CONGRESSMAN TONKO JOINS SIENA COMMUNITY AND CALLS ON CONGRESS TO STOP RISE IN STUDENT LOAN INTEREST RATES
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Meeting focuses on impact rate hike would have for students, the college and the economy CONGRESSMAN TONKO AND REPRESENTATIVES OF NANOCOLLEGE LEAD NIST CHIEF MANUFACTURING OFFICER MIKE MOLNAR ON TOUR
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Tour showcases advanced manufacturing in region and future opportunities for partnership and growth CONGRESSMAN TONKO PRESENTS VIETNAM WAR VETERAN WITH OVERDUE MILITARY MEDALS
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Bruce Covey receives six military medals and two ribbons for service in US Navy CONGRESSMAN TONKO CONGRATULATES SCHOHARIE HIGH SCHOOL FOR WINNING NATIONAL STEM EDUCATION COMPETITION
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Welcomes students to Washington, DC and joins them on steps of nation's capitol Where are we two years after health care act?
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Two years ago this week, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. Some dubbed this an historic act. Others claimed it was a socialist takeover of our health care system. But many expressed to me their uncertainty as to what the law actually did and how it would impact them or their family. Two years later, let’s take a look at some of the facts.Some 5,900 young adults (26 and… Shutting down state parks would be a mistake
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To the editor,I am heartened to see the public concern over Governor Paterson's plan to close state parks as part of his effort to deal with the state's financial problems. It has also been encouraging to see state lawmakers step forward, voicing their advocacy to keep our parks open.It's understood that our state leaders have difficult choices to make as they work to close a… Support small businesses
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While millions will cut short their Thanksgiving gatherings to get a place at the front of the line on Black Friday, you can avoid the rush, get some rest, and support local jobs by taking part in the second annual Small Business Saturday this weekend. Small Business Saturday encourages patronization of local businesses for holiday shopping. As consumers, we should embrace this mantra… Use oil subsidies to create clean energy
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Plain and simple: Americans are better than the gasoline we put into our vehicles.Every day, I hear from people in our region that "gasoline prices are going up." "Can't you do something about this?" or "Can't we just drill more?" they ask.The facts that drive this oil debate can often be overlooked and warrant… Green technology can help the economy
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The talk coming out of Washington is as rigid and partisan as ever. Some are calling for across-the-board spending cuts. Some are calling for tax increases. And still others, including President Barack Obama, are seeking middle-ground compromise. All the while, the economy moves sluggishly along and the Aug. 2 debt ceiling deadline creeps ever closer.Our nation is at a nexus, and I… Budget should make statement
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Published in Times Union, April 2, 2012The news coming out of Albany last week centered on passage of New York's budget. But another budget battle was under way in Washington; a proposed budget that would shake the foundations of America's principles and priorities — the Ryan budget.The House Republicans have voted for a budget, offered by Budget Committee Chairman Paul… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |