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The Democrat is taking aim at the framework for dairy pricing. Gillibrand said the current practice is inadequate, out of date, and working against producers.
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Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked passage of a bill providing funding to veterans suffering from the effects of toxic burn pits Wednesday, drawing criticism from Democrats like New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and veterans organizations.
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Erie County Legislator Howard Johnson noted that more than 45% of people live below the poverty line in Buffalo and Erie County, and more than 12% of Erie County is food insecure.
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PFAS substances, linked to several ill health effects including cancer, are used as an ingredient what is referred to as aqueous film forming foam – or AFFF.
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“Erie County has a large senior population and our Department regularly hears from older adults about the pressures they face due to high out-of-pocket drug costs,” said Erie County Commissioner of Senior Services Angela Marinucci.
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U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) said they plan to introduce legislation to begin addressing regulatory matters associated with digital currency.
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"Just as the Statue of Liberty stands tall in our harbor, New York stands ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees," said Gov. Kathy Hochul. "We remain engaged with the Biden Administration and we will be prepared to accept and support those who seek shelter in our state."
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U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is pushing for legislation that would provide more funds for two programs that would help deal with maternal health among Black women.
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Gillibrand sat down with CITY at the Arnett Cafe during a stop in Rochester on Monday. Throughout a wide-ranging interview in which she answered questions on a variety of topics, she wove in a pitch for the Build Back Better bill, a $2.2 trillion package of tax cuts and spending on programs related to health care, child care, education, housing, and addressing climate change that are on President Joe Biden’s wishlist.
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is welcoming passage of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act, an annual bill which funds the Department of Defense. It also includes increased or expanded benefits to military families, and even some provisions for environmental cleanup.