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{"D048AFDC-5056-A066-600A-A43517FB58B0":{"TotalRows":1,"uid":"D048AFDC-5056-A066-600A-A43517FB58B0","title":"Save Our Sullivans","summary":"","eventType":"chuck-around-ny","eventTypeLabel":"Chuck Around NY","date":"April 25, 2022","url":"about/chuck-around-new-york/save-our-sullivans","city":"Buffalo","county":"Erie","lat":42.8943161,"lng":-78.8736493,"description":"<p class=\"wordsection1\">After the USS The Sullivans tragically began sinking due to a hull breach and presumed pump failure, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer immediately came to Buffalo to launch an all hands on deck 3-pronged plan to secure the federal support needed to begin to save the iconic WWII Buffalo landmark. “I am putting out an SOS to the feds – Save Our Sullivans. This historic landmark is the pride and joy of the Buffalo waterfront, for our veterans and our strong Irish community, and we cannot allow its future to sink any further,” said Senator Schumer. “That is why I am here today to get all hands on deck and launch my push to secure the emergency lifeboats this historic vessel needs to set sail once again and preserve its history and stories for generations to come.” First, Schumer said that he is immediately beginning work on a congressionally directed spending request for funding through the Fiscal Year 2023 omnibus and will be pushing for the maximum eligible amount based off the relevant committee. Second, Schumer is immediately calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to begin working with local leaders to help address any remaining clean up issues and oil that may be continuing to pollute the waters during the hull breach. Finally, the senator said that he will be pushing for major increases to the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) so that the USS The Sullivans can not only apply, but receive more funding from the program than ever before. Schumer said that collectively these pushes can provide the emergency lifeboat the historic vessel needs as it undergoes repairs, and that he will not stop fighting to secure additional funds to ensure that the story of The Sullivans can continue to inspire the Buffalo community for years to come.<span></span></p>"}}

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