North Country Gazette (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
NEW YORK—U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand have requested that the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) provide New York State’s Department of Transportation with any and all assistance possible in the efforts to resolve the disruptive situation caused by the closure of New York’s Lake Champlain bridge. The Senators asked FHWA to agree to the...
GamePolitics.com (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009
A bill up for consideration before the Senate looks for ways to deal with the growing piles of disposed—and potentially toxic—electronic devices. S.1397, or “ Electronic Device Recycling Research and Development Act ” was introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) and seeks new ways to attack the growing problem of “e-waste.”...
Slashfood (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
... Specter and Bob Casey will get New York cheesecake. If the Yankees win, Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kristen Gillibrand get Philly cheesesteaks. What cliché and unoriginal choices, especially since both those old standbys can be found in the food court of any American mall. They don't accurately reflect the soul of either city. What two foods best sum up these two complex metropolises?...
Wonkette (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009
If the Phillies win the World Series, Charles Schumer will give Arlen Specter a cheesecake and Kristen Gillibrand. BUT, if the Phillies lose the World Series, Charles Schumer will give Arlen Specter Kristen Gillibrand. Quite the wager. [The Caucus] Remember that part in the Bible — Chapter 3? — when Jesus decides to clothesline a downtrodden [...] Sponsored Topics:...
City Room (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
... Mr. Bloomberg for his wealth and yet, because of that wealth, politicians such as Chuck Schumer, Kristen Gillibrand and others …including Mr. Obama are very reluctant to get on the wrong side of Mr. Bloomberg on an important issue…— Obama Voter 3. October 27, 2009 8:21 pm thompson could score a knock out by emphasizing how bloomberg was against and then for term limits, questioning...
New York Times (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
... Mr. Bloomberg for his wealth and yet, because of that wealth, politicians such as Chuck Schumer, Kristen Gillibrand and others …including Mr. Obama are very reluctant to get on the wrong side of Mr. Bloomberg on an important issue…— Obama Voter3. October 27, 2009 8:21 pmthompson could score a knock out by emphasizing how bloomberg was against and then for term limits, questioning...
The Mamacoke Think Tank (Free subscription) | 10/16/2009
NY-20 should have been a Republican victory. After Kristen Gillibrand left the Congressional seat to assume Hillary Clinton’s position in the Senate, the GOP thought they had a golden pickup opportunity. After all, the district historically leaned Republican and the Party was desperate for a win after the disastrous ‘08 election cycle. The trouble began from [...]
Power Line (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
... noted, are Mike Castle, a Republican congressman from Delaware who is running for the Senate, and Kristen Gillibrand, the Senator appointed to fill Hillary Clinton's seat who will trying to win it on her own in 2010. Noting that Chuck Schumer was not on the list of hosts, I suggested that "to the extent that clueless Senate Dems are pro-Israel, they might have consulted with...
random thoughts (Free subscription) | 10/15/2009
Here's the letter my New York Senator Kristen Gillibrand and MoveOn are asking supporters to send around--I would rather post it here: The military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy is an unfair, outdated measure that violates the civil rights of some of our bravest, most heroic men and women. That’s why I am so proud to support Senator Kirsten Gillibrand,...
Gay Patriot (Free subscription) | 10/17/2009
... congressional district tapped Assembly Republican Minority Leader Joe Tedisco to fill the seat of Kristen Gillibrand when Governor David Paterson picked her to replace Hillary Clinton in the United States Senate. That political insider waited until about two weeks before the March 31 election to come out against the spendthrift “stimulus.” His refusal to say how he would have voted...
Red Orbit (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
The Towers, Dr. Gastright and Theobold met with Congressman Gary Ackerman, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy and senior level staff members of Senator Kristen Gillibrand, expressing a clear, direct message to protect Medicare Advantage. The lawmakers were receptive and eager to learn more about HCP, IPA and how it implements health care coverage. Both Congressman Ackerman and Congresswoman...
PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 10/08/2009
... Gary Ackerman, Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy and senior level staff members of Senator Kristen Gillibrand, expressing a clear, direct message to protect Medicare Advantage. The lawmakers were receptive and eager to learn more about HCP, IPA and how it implements health care coverage. Both Congressman Ackerman and Congresswoman McCarthy (herself a former nurse) expressed interest...
JoHNBRoDiGaNDoTCoM (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
... current Governor David Patterson, and is only considering doing so if Rudy gets in. But also, Kristen Gillibrand should be a ripe target to pick off with the right candidate. So sayeth The Hill … Newly installed New York GOP Chairman Ed Cox now says he would prefer Giuliani run for Senate rather than governor, and he’s going public with the plea. Giuliani isn’t hearing it, with his...
Brooklyn Heights Blog (Free subscription) | 09/24/2009
The flap regarding President Obama’s reported desire for our “accidental” Governor David Patterson to step aside in next year’s election continues with our gal in the State Assembly Joan Millman weighing in. About the horse trading allegedly going on - Patterson bows out, Andrew Cuomo runs against Rudy Giuliani thereby saving Sen. Kristen Gillibrand from [...]
