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Roundup: Congressional Redistricting and CPAC
Shelly Silver claims no Congressional lines have been drafted , a potential boon to Carolyn McCarthy, whose district was rumored to be on the chopping block.
Roundup: Christine Quinn Gave a Speech; Candidates Go to CPAC
Jack McEneny, a key figure in the redistricting negotiations, claims to know nothing about combining Carolyn McCarthy and Gary Ackerman's districts.
Congressional Redistricting Plan Begins to Unfold
Earlier this morning, Ken Lovett reported one of the two Congressional districts New York State is destined to lose looks likely to be Nassau County Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy, resulting in electoral implications across New York State.
A.M. Roundup: AGs near settlement with big banks
Good morning! Gov. Andrew Cuomo is at the Capitol today, while his cabinet fans out around the state to spread his budgetary message.
L.I. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy's district on the chopping block
Democratic Rep. Carolyn McCarthy 's Long Island district is on the chopping block as state leaders begin redrawing congressional boundaries, the Daily News has learned.
Democrat Dan Grant challenges McCaul over TransCanada investments
A former Pentagon contractor who organized elections in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Austin Democrat is now hoping to unseat a four-term Republican incumbent in conservative Central Texas.
If Bob Turner's District Is Saved, Who Gets the Axe?
New York may be losing two Congressional districts this year, but Assemblyman Rory Lancman, who announced his intentions to run for recently-elected Congressman Bob Turner's district today, told The Politicker he's confident Mr.
Conservation Voters Give Ackerman a 94 Percent on Annual Score Card
The New York League of Conservation Voters gave perfect scores to New York's U.S. senators and a high score to U.S. Rep.
World War II Veteran Receives Long Overdue Medals
Heard On 1010 WINS, WCBS, WFAN , LI News , Local , News , NY News , Politics , Radio.com - News , Seen On CBS 2HD , Syndicated Local , Syndication , Watch + Listen NEW YORK - World War II ended nearly seven decades ago, but today Stanley Rosenfeld got a long overdue 'thank you'. Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy presented, 89-year-old, Rosenfeld of ... (more)
Minority Leader Tackles Nassau's Major Issues
There are easier tasks than the one facing Kevan Abrahams. As a Nassau County Legislator, he will be grappling with the issues facing the cash strapped county and in particular will be deliberating on a budget which may call for more layoffs of county workers, reduction of services and changes for Nassau police precincts.
McCarthy Secures Grant for New Hyde Park Fire Department
Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy , D-Mineola, announced that she had helped secure aA $164,295 grant for the New Hyde Park Fire Department to spend on a new rescue vehicle with which to protect the public.
Becker cites MBL as obstacle to growth
Feb. 1, 2012 - The House Small Business Committee will meet today to examine obstacles to small-business job creation, and NAFCU President and CEO Fred Becker took the opportunity to remind the committee that the arbitrary cap on credit union member business lending is one such obstacle.
Keystone XL Stocks under Pressure
The stocks that could jump if the Keystone XL pipeline gets approved are under more pressure than a day in the life of Walter and Jesse.
Gary Ackerman Posts $50k Raised; $500k in Bank
Congressman Gary Ackerman, who could see his Queens and Nassau district lumped together with another seat when New York loses two Congressional Districts this cycle, posted a relatively modest campaign haul this cycle , just $52,000. However, the Congressman does have a solid amount of campaign cash on hand, almost exactly $500,000. This places him ... (more)
Kanjorski helped clear a way for credit unions to grow
Their nemesis, the American Bankers Association, convinced a narrow majority of justices on the U.S. Supreme Court that credit unions were acting beyond the scope of the federal law in signing new members.
Winthrop Opens New WTC Health Program
In the aftermath of the tragic attacks on September 11, 2001, rescue workers siphoned into Ground Zero to help during a time of crisis, putting their health secondary to the needs of others.
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