Sep 29, 2009 | The Capitol
Ball Rolls Down On Hall In Congressional Run
"Ladies and gentleman, an important day here at Croton Harmon Station," intones a man, carnival-barker style, as he hands out palm cards to commuters hurrying to catch the train, their hands already full with Nature Valley granola bars and Netflix envelopes.
I appreciated the advice you recently provided to a veteran's spouse on making a claim for Dependency Indemnification Compensation as the result of the veterans death being related to a service-connected disability.
New York Town Gets Unwelcome Visit From Gaddafi
Donald Trump may have inadvertently rented property in a ritzy New York suburb to loathed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who has spent weeks trying to find a place to pitch his trademark tent while in town for the United Nations General Assembly meeting.
Hinchey, Gillibrand introduce resolutions honoring Hudson River School
U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand this week introduced identical resolutions in the House and Senate, recognizing and honoring the painters of the Hudson River School -- a mid-19th century American art movement led by a group of landscape painters, whose aesthetic vision was influenced by the romantic movement.
Officials must act to halt ACORN funding
With the latest videos being the final blow, government officials should, indeed, halt funding to the community organization ACORN until a full investigation is completed into its questionable practices.
Local November ballot slots on the line
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in local primary elections.
Ball holds his own healthcare rally
MOUNT KISCO Supporters gathered on the lawn of Mount Kisco Medical Group today to join Assemblyman Greg Ball , a candidate for Congress in New York's 19th district, at a rally for health care reform.
As Tuesday's primary approaches, Josh Skaller picks up two more endorsements: Congressman John Hall and a somewhat surprising endorsement from Gatemouth of Room 8. From the press release of Congressman Hall's endorsement: "In Congress, I've worked for a real environmental agenda and for alternate energy sources," Hall said.
FedEx has upbeat forecast for first-quarter earnings
FedEx, the giant package-delivery company, yesterday offered a signal that the global economy is improving, as it raised its first-quarter earnings forecast on better-than-expected international shipments and cost cuts.
Candidates continue to criticize MTA payroll tax
Surrounded by fellow small business owners outside of The Yorktown Health and Wellness Center, Yorktown Councilman Candidate Dr.
Capitol Health Call: Va and Women's Health
VA and Women's Health Mike Mitka JAMA. 2009;302 :1050. A subcommittee of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs is considering options to improve the delivery of health care services to female veterans.
Middletown Times Herald Record
Hinchey, Hall say Congress will pass health-care overhaul
Rep. Maurice Hinchey wanted to chat Tuesday about the $21.7 million in federal funds that will go toward local projects next year, but the small assemblage of press in his Kingston office had another topic in mind.: What about health-care reform, Mr.
OPEC: Saudi says crude markets 'in good shape'
With oil prices about where OPEC wants them and a modest economic upturn in the offing, the oil cartel isn't likely to tighten the taps when its leaders meet this week in Vienna.
Schools chief thanks stimulus for teachers
PEEKSKILL - When school opens tomorrow, dozens of teachers and staff will be back on jobs that would have been eliminated if not for federal stimulus money.
Recess helps gauge health-care concerns
WASHINGTON - Members of the New York congressional delegation said the August recess sharpened their positions on health-care reform and provided more real-life anecdotes supporting the need to change the current system.
Last night I was never prouder of my Congressman and of my neighbors. Conversely certain other so-called neighbors scared the willies out of me.
Erickson Column: Immigration and the health care debate
You've likely read by now that immigration issues have become part of the national dialogue in the health care reform debate.
Arlington district credits job retention to federal stimulus
When students return to local public schools next week, many will be greeted by familiar faces due, in part, to federal stimulus funds.
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