CONGRESSMAN TONKO: CREATING JOBS IS THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY
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U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko released the following statement on President Barack Obama's speech on job creation and economic growth at the Brookings institution: PARKS BILL PASSES HOUSE
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The U.S. House of Representatives today passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Paul Tonko that takes care of a number of technical issues related to the U.S. National Park Service, including a ten-year reauthorization of the National Park System Advisory Board and the National Park Service Concession Management Advisory Board. U.S. HOUSE PASSES NATURAL GAS TURBINE R&D BILL
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The House of Representatives today passed a key piece of energy legislation that will improve the efficiency of natural gas turbines used in electric power generation systems, and lead to major savings on consumers' energy bills in the future. This legislation, sponsored by Congressman Paul Tonko, will create a research and development and technology demonstration grant program through the Department of Energy to help companies study ways to implement better technology and ramp up efficiency. REP. TONKO CONGRATULATES COLONIE ON BEING NAMED SAFEST CITY IN U.S.
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Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) released the following statement today, following yesterday's CQ Press yearly report on the safety and crime level in 393 U.S. cities, entitled "City Crime Rankings 2009-2010: Crime in Metropolitan America." SCOTIA POST OFFICE REMOVED FROM CONSOLIDATION LIST
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Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) announced today that the US Postal Service has removed the Scotia branch on Mohawk Avenue from its list of retail stations and branches that remain under review for possible consolidation. REP. TONKO VOTES TO PROTECT SENIORS ACCESS TO DOCTORS
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Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted today to preserve seniors' access to their doctors by fixing the way Medicare pays physicians. CONGRESSMAN TONKO ANNOUNCES WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR VILLAGE OF FORT PLAIN
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Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) announced today over $1.7 million for rural water projects in the village of Fort Plain. REP. TONKO VOTES TO BOOST RESOURCES FOR AMERICAS FIRE DEPARTMENTS
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Rep. Tonko (NY-21) voted today to provide local firefighters with the tools and resources they need to prevent and fight fires, and keep our communities safe. CONGRESSMAN PAUL TONKOS VETERANS DAY SCHEDULE
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Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) will attend several events marking Veterans Day today and tomorrow. Here is the schedule: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10th:--Marine Corps Birthday CelebrationTime: NoonLocation: USS Slater, snow dock on the Hudson River --US Postal Service Veterans Day CeremonyTime: 1pmLocation: USPS General Mail Facility, 30 Karner Road, Albany WEDNESDAY,… CONGRESSMAN TONKO STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATION
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Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-21) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act:“Today the House of Representatives took a giant step towards fixing our broken health care system by passing legislation that will provide coverage for millions of uninsured Americans, strengthen Medicare for our seniors, lower costs for businesses and… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |