This Week in Washington
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The corrupt cesspool of Albany Democrat politics is alive and well. Speaker Carl Heastie's decision to suspend the impeachment investigation of disgraced criminal Governor Andrew Cuomo makes every Albany Democrat complicit in his crimes and cover up. This is sadly a fitting final gasp of the most corrupt Governor in New York State history and the Albany Democrats’ showed just how scared and cowardly they are of Cuomo’s political vengeance. Make no mistake, every Albany Democrat must be held accountable for these crimes. Andrew Cuomo should be in jail right now and never be allowed to hold elected office again. The fight for justice and accountability for Cuomo's numerous victims was only beginning, and history will now remember Albany Democrats as Cuomo’s cowardly criminal co-conspirators. |
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Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul's press conference left New Yorkers asking some serious questions: Why won't she commit to NOT pardoning disgraced Governor Cuomo? Why won't she commit to supporting impeachment hearings to ensure accountability for the brave women victims who came forward and all New Yorkers? Why won't she commit to fully cleaning house of all Cuomo's political appointees? Will she commit to major ethics reform? Will she commit to reversing the dangerous and radical "bail reform" that is causing a crime crisis in our state? Will she address her massive conflict of interest given her family’s business interests with the state? Most importantly, why won't she agree to release ALL the nursing home data and call for the Department of Justice to restart its investigation into Governor Cuomo's corruption and criminal coverup? Failure to address any of these serious issues and questions will make clear to all New Yorkers that we will continue to be ruled by criminally corrupt Democrats in Albany, and that Lt. Governor Hochul is complicit in Cuomo's criminal actions and the coverup. The people of New York are watching closely.
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New Yorkers have lived for far too long under the Worst Governor in America’s corrupt and criminal tenure. This resignation is long past overdue. Governor Cuomo needs to be arrested and prosecuted for sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual abuse. Governor Cuomo also needs to be arrested and prosecuted for his criminal acts covering up the tragic deaths of our most vulnerable seniors in nursing homes. In addition, Governor Cuomo and his staff, funded by the taxpayers, must be prosecuted for illegally using state resources to negotiate a multimillion-dollar book deal. There are multiple federal and state laws that the Governor and his staff have broken, and they need to be held accountable. Every New Yorker must know that there is equal justice under the law - no matter if you are the most powerful figure in New York or an everyday New Yorker. The systemic culture of criminal corruption, political vengeance, and illegal retaliation under Andrew Cuomo was brushed under the rug for years by Democrats, the media, and the cesspool of Albany. It is a disgraceful chapter in New York’s history. The next Governor Kathy Hochul must purge Cuomo’s abusive, corrupt, and criminal political appointees immediately to clean house for the sake of every New Yorker.
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This week, I was excited to announce that $190,000 will be returned to our district for Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization, Inc. Our nation’s men and women in uniform deserve the best care that we can provide, and this funding from the Rural Northern Border Region Planning Program will ensure that they, along with the residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, have access to the health care they need. I will continue to be the number one advocate for our servicemembers and their families serving at Fort Drum and the residents of our rural communities in the North Country.
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Five projects in NY-21 have been awarded in North Border Regional Commission funds this year totaling over $2 million. These funds have made a significant impact in our communities along the Canadian border. I am proud to announce that taxpayer dollars will be returned back to the district in the form of these important grants. I have seen firsthand the success of these projects that will help improve valuable infrastructure, access to broadband, and economic development. I will continue to advocate for Northern Border Regional Commission funding that has greatly benefited our North Country communities.
The list of NY-21 grantees can be found below:
Lewis County received an award of $263,053 to support access to affordable, reliable and high-speed broadband to over 1,000 homes and businesses in the Village of Copenhagen and the surrounding rural communities.
The Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board received an award of $160,000 to support greater access to workforce housing in the region.
The Village of Tupper Lake in Franklin County received an award of $500,000 for critical infrastructure upgrades to support jobs, housing, local businesses, and economic development.
The City of Ogdensburg received an award of $1,000,000 for updates to critical equipment, including pumps, controls, system communications, electrical, and heating and ventilating and plumbing systems.
The Village of Potsdam received an award of $279,968 to invest in new infrastructure developments essential to encouraging economic growth in the village.
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After nearly 17 months, Americans are once again able to reunite with friends and loved ones, and visit their homes up north. I applaud Canada’s leadership in restoring cross-border travel and appreciate the efforts of their provincial leaders in helping secure this long-awaited progress – in clear recognition of the special bond our two nations share. In light of this good-faith step from our northern neighbors, the fact that the Biden Administration has not reciprocated Canada’s measures or laid out any plan or timeline for restoring travel into the U.S. is a flat-out dereliction of duty. To make matters worse, the Biden Administration has done little to ensure American travelers and land ports of entry are sufficiently prepared for Canada’s border reopening. The continued restrictions on Canadian travel are incoherent from a public health perspective, given that Canadians have been able to fly into the U.S. throughout the pandemic and now, as they outpace the U.S. in vaccinations, they still cannot make the short trip across the northern border. Families, businesses, and communities along the northern border deserve better – and the Republicans and Democrats who represent them are united in demanding that the Biden Administration take long-overdue action to safely restore cross-border travel. |
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I am proud to announce that $1 million in taxpayer dollars will be returned to the district for the Adirondack Health Institute's Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. The opioid crisis has had a devastating impact on the North Country, and unfortunately, the crisis has worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. This important funding will go a long way both to combat this terrible epidemic and expand access to care so that those suffering from addiction can receive the treatment they need.
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This week, I announced that Clarkson University will receive a $149,707 award from the National Science Foundation to support research on the university’s Firefighter Exoskeleton for Navigation In Extreme Environments project. I am impressed by the important research Clarkson University is conducting, and I am proud the National Science Foundation is recognizing the university’s hard work with this grant. As these taxpayer dollars are returned to our district to continue this research, I look forward to witnessing its impact on the important work of career and volunteer firefighters, who work hard to preserve the safety of our communities. |
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Lieutenant Commander Massey’s leadership and bravery during the Battle of Midway beyond a doubt helped turn the tide against the Japanese and pave the way for an American victory. I am forever grateful for Lieutenant Commander Massey’s sacrifice and am proud to advocate for him to be properly recognized for his heroic actions. |
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The veterans of the North Country – and across America – should never be punished or neglected for living in rural areas. I am proud to take initiative to improve access for all veterans to VA services no matter where they live. We must never fall behind in keeping our promises to our service members who have made the sacrifice to uphold our freedoms as Americans. |
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Democrats passed reckless spending packages that were bloated, mismanaged, and poorly utilized. I am proud to be working to direct taxpayer dollars back to our district to help preserve these essential businesses. |
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This is Joe Biden’s Saigon. The world is watching in horror as the Taliban takes over Afghanistan in response to President Biden’s disastrous withdrawal of U.S. troops. The President’s failure to develop a plan or execute coherent operations in Afghanistan not only erases the successes of the United States and our allies, but it emboldens terrorist groups like al Qaeda and ISIS and invites future attacks against the United States like we experienced on 9/11. As a Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, I asked numerous questions of the Biden Administration as to their plan to ensure and protect U.S. counter-terrorism and intelligence capabilities while continuing to support our Afghan allies. They never had any answers. The Biden Administration never had any plan. As the representative for Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division—the most deployed Army division since 9/11—I am appalled by the President’s decision to disregard the immeasurable sacrifices made by our troops since 2001. President Biden’s willingness to turn over Afghanistan to the Taliban and their terrorist partners has already led to the deaths of our Afghan allies, and puts the safety and security of innocent civilians, including all Afghan women and girls, in extreme jeopardy. Make no mistake, the fall of Afghanistan and the lives lost to future terrorist attacks emanating from within the country will rest solely on President Biden.
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District Meetings and Events
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I had a great meeting with NY-21 school superintendents, who are working hard to prepare for the upcoming school year and safely return students to the classroom full-time!
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On Tuesday, September 7, the Queensbury Social Security Administration (SSA) Office will close its current location at 4:00 p.m. It will reopen at 67 Warren Street, Queensbury, NY 12804, on Monday, September 13. Throughout the transition, the Queensbury SSA staff will continue to work remotely and answer phone calls. To reach them, call 1-877-405-4875, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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