Gillibrand, Mills Urge Government to Fund Upstate Businesses
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants the federal government to tap into upstate’s small businesses to help increase the country’s exports.
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Gillibrand, Lautenberg Look to Reform Toxic Substance Control Act
U.S. Senator from New York Kirsten Gillibrand and Senator Frank R. Lautenberg of New Jersey have re-introduced the "Safe Chemicals Act" to protect Americans from dangerous toxic chemicals that are found in everyday consumer products.
Gillibrand Voices Support of Minimum Wage Hike, Wants $10.10
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants to see the Federal minimum wage, which hasn't gone up in four years, boosted to $10.10 over the next three years. Future increases would be indexed to the rate of inflation.
Gillibrand Defends Sexual Assault Victims in Front of Senate Panel
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, the newly named chair of the senate armed services subcommittee on personnel, pressed military officials for answers on sexual assault Wednesday.
Gillibrand Appointed to Export Council
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was appointed to the President’s Export Council earlier this month.
Gillibrand Announces ‘Made in America Manufacturing Act’
New Berlin, NY – Standing at Golden Artist Colors over the weekend, a Chenango County manufacturer of paint, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the first piece of legislation she introduced in the 113th Congress is a federal funding competition that encourages states and regional public-private partnerships to design and implement comprehensive strategies.
Gillibrand to Announce New Federal Funding for Private Partnerships Today
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be at Golden Artist Colors, Inc. in New Berlin today to announce new federal legislation to help bolster high tech manufacturing in the southern tier and across the state.
Hanna, Gillibrand Resume Battle Against USDA to Recognize Greek Yogurt Benefits
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and U.S. Representative Richard Hanna renewed their call to officially reclassify Greek yogurt as a source of protein under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Myplate nutrition guides.
Gillibrand, Hanna Push for Weatherization Assistance, State Energy Program
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Richard Hanna urged the administration to fund the Weatherization Assistance Program and the State Energy Program.
The Weatherization Assistance Program helps families reduce energy bills by making homes more energy efficient. Funds are used to improve the energy performance in homes using the most advanced technologies and testing protocols available in the housing industry.
National Defense Authorization Act Awaits Obama’s Signature
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Senate Armed Services Committee member, has announced final Congressional passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2013, which includes her legislation requiring that any service member convicted of a sexual assault be processed for discharge from the military.