Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) will speak at the Day of Climate Action rally being held Saturday, October 24th in Albany’s West Capitol Park. The rally starts at 2pm.The rally is part of an international day of action calling for world leaders to take fast and effective action to combat global warming. The rally in Albany is one of more than 2,000 events being held in over 140… Read more »
Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted in favor of the Solar Technology Roadmap Act of 2010 (H.R. 3585), a bill that will strengthen the American solar technology industry through a research and development program that will focus on public-private partnerships. Congressman Tonko is a co-sponsor of the bill, which passed the House by a vote of 310-106.“This is bill is another step in… Read more »
Thank you, M. Speaker. On Tuesday, Speaker Pelosi announced an important new addition to our health insurance reform package – young adults will be able to remain on their parents’ health insurance plans until their 27th birthday.Young adults make up one third of the entire uninsured population, numbering 13.7 million. Only 53 percent of young adults are even… Read more »
The House of Representatives today passed H. J. Res. 26, to grant Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski honorary posthumous citizenship for his service during the American Revolutionary War.“Casimir Pulaski was one of the great heroes of the American Revolution,” said Rep Tonko (NY-21). “He was a dedicated freedom fighter who deserves the highest recognition the United… Read more »
Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted for legislation that will protect Upstate New York’s dairy farmers, which passed the House by a vote of 263-162, in the Agriculture Appropriations Act, H.R. 2997.The bill helps rural communities hit by the economic crisis. It builds on the success of the Recovery Act with investments in community facilities, housing, water projects and rural… Read more »
Congressman Paul Tonko (NY-21) joined his colleagues on the Congressional Dairy Caucus in an hour-long meeting Thursday afternoon with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, asking for immediate action from the Department of Agriculture to blunt the effects of the sharp downturn in the economy, which have been nearly catastrophic for many medium and small dairy farms throughout the 21st… Read more »
U.S. Representative Paul Tonko (NY-21) voted today in favor of a bill that would protect seniors from unfair increases that could hit their 2010 Medicare Part B premiums. The Medicare Premium Fairness Act will protect 4 million new enrollees and retirees, as well as cash strapped state budgets which cover premiums for 7-million low-income seniors.“We need to keep health care… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko welcomed President Barack Obama to the 21st Congressional District Monday, calling the president's address to students and community leaders at Hudson Valley Community College a terrific opportunity to show off how the region has earned a national reputation as a leader in advanced technology and clean energy development. “I am thrilled that the… Read more »
Congressmen Paul Tonko (NY-21) and Scott Murphy (NY-20) announced that President Obama will visit Hudson Valley Community College at 11:00 AM, Monday, September, 21st. Several months ago the Congressmen requested that the President visit the region to highlight hi-tech job creation in Upstate New York.“I share the President’s vision of building and growing an innovation… Read more »
Rep. Paul D. Tonko (NY-21) issued the following statement commemorating the tragic events of September 11, 2001.“Today we take a moment to stop and remember those who lost their lives on 9/11,” said Rep. Paul Tonko. “Whether it was a loved one, family friend, neighbor, or stranger, we honor and remember those who fell victim to this tragic attack.” … Read more »
