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With Hudson Valley fisherman facing the prospect of devastating consequences from aquatic invasive species, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today called for $20 million to protect the region's vital recreational fishing industry. Over the past few years, the problem of didymo, a particularly damaging form of invasive algae, has worsened. This species grows in thick mats along riverbeds, which smother plants along the bottom of freshwater streams, depriving trout of their food and habitat,... Read More
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In the wake of NYRI's defeat, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announcedhis plan to ensure that power companies listen to local communities when drafting routes for future transmission lines. Schumer's plan will prevent the Federal Energy Regulator Commission (FERC) from overriding New York State's approval process for new transmission lines and prevent companies, such as NYRI from running roughshod through houses, parks, scenic vistas, towns and villages across the state. It will also prevent... Read More
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U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the Port Byron School District will receive a grant of $362,850 from the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Demonstration Program administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Funding will be used to establish and expand education and counseling programs in Cayuga County. "Investing in our education system is wise in the short and long term," Schumer said. "It is important that we continue to provide our students with the resources and... Read More
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U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the Lyndonville Central School District will receive a grant of $163,508 from the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Demonstration Program administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Funding will be used to establish and expand education and counseling programs in Orleans County. "Investing in our education system is wise in the short and long term," Schumer said. "It is important that we continue to provide our students with the... Read More
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U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced today that the United States General Services Administration (GSA) plans to allocate $223,730,000 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to transform the New York City federal buildings and courthouses into high performance green buildings. The GSA submitted a $236 million spending proposal to Congress highlighting the public building projects it plans to accomplish with funds from the ARRA. A total of 15 projects across New York State... Read More
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U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $74 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to the West Valley Demonstration for waste disposal and site clean up. The $74 million funding is part of a total of $6 billion announced by the Energy Secretary Steven Chu today to accelerate environmental cleanup work and create thousands of jobs across 12 states. Funding for West Valley will construct a storage system for... Read More
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Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Today, United States Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the Steuben County Veterans Affairs Medical Center is receiving $9,990,000 through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) funded by President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will provide grants for improvement projects such heating, ventilation... Read More
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Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 On the heels of the MTA approving staggering fare hikes for all subway, bus, express bus, LIRR and MetroNorth riders, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today said that thanks to an expanded federal mass transit tax break, the entire cost of those fare hikes to riders could be fully recouped. Schumer authored legislation, passed as part... Read More
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March 27, 2009
SCHUMER, MARK UDALL INTRODUCE BILL TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM HIDDEN GIFT CARD FEES SECRETLY DRAINING SHOPPERS' POCKETS
WASHINGTON, DC-U.S. Senators Charles Schumer (DNY) and Mark Udall (DCO) today announced that they will be introducing the "Fair Gift Card Act" to protect millions of American consumers from unreasonable expiration dates and fees that routinely drain gift cards' value. Though gift cards are popular gifts, studies have shown that 27% of gift cards go unused, due in part to cumbersome expiration dates and fees which chisel away at cards' value, depriving consumers of purchasing power. Many stores... Read More -
Today, United States Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the Cerebral Palsy Association of the North Country will be receiving $164,040 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded by President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will provide greater access to medical care for residents in St. Lawrence County and across the country. Funds will help add new providers, expand hours of operation and... Read More
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Today, United States Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that five Community health centers in Monroe and Yates Counties area will be receiving $1,691,233 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded by President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will provide greater access to medical care for residents in the Rochester Finger Lakes area and across the country. Funds will help add new providers,... Read More
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Today, United States Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that two Community health centers in Erie County will be receiving $369,581 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded by President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will provide greater access to medical care for residents in Erie County and across the country. Funds will help add new providers, expand hours of operation and expand services... Read More
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Today, United States Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the Hudson Headwaters Health Network will be receiving $597,913 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded by President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will provide greater access to medical care for residents in Warren County and across the country. Funds will help add new providers, expand hours of operation and expand services to... Read More
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Today, United States Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that Central New York is receiving $5,006,000 through The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, funded by President Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will provide formula grants for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency across Central New York and the entire country. New York State has been allocated a total of $175,122,300. "Investing... Read More
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In a personal call U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, to continue with Increment 1 of the VH71 Presidential Helicopter Program. Lockheed Martin had originally been requested to produce 28 helicopters in two different Increments. Increment 1 is almost complete, and has produced 9 helicopters including 4 test aircraft. Increment 2 originally would have produced another 23 aircraft, significantly more expensive than the Increment 1 helicopters. It is... Read More
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U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the Rome Laboratory will receive a total of $881,000 in funding from the recently enacted economic recovery package that he helped pass. The funding for Rome Laboratory will go towards roof construction and repair. "This is great news for Rome Laboratory," said Schumer. "This recovery funding will create jobs and boost the local economy while improving the quality of life for residents in the area ." The specific projects for... Read More
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After urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to expedite approval for funding for the demolition and relocation of the Town of Hancock's Highway Garage building, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that FEMA has granted a new project plan and will help fund repairs and reconstruction. FEMA initially agreed to fund repairs after the building was submerged in seven feet of water during the June 2006 floods, but additional damage was later discovered. The damage... Read More
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U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, standing with local veterans, affected family members, and members of the mental healthcare community today announced that he is introducing legislation that will lower the burdensome threshold that Syracuse area veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars have to meet to receive treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Current regulations set by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) require that veterans pinpoint the stressor that triggered their... Read More
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Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Standing at the Garden City Long Island Railroad station, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and LIRR President Helena Williams today unveiled a new public education campaign aimed at educating LIRR commuters about an expanded federal tax break that would save riders hundreds of dollars every year on the commuting costs. Schumer authored... Read More
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March 11, 2009
SCHUMER CALLS FOR FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO DEBT COLLECTORS THAT SHAKE DOWN RELATIVES OF DECEASED DEBTORS
WASHINGTON , DC- Following a meeting with the new chairman of the Federal Trade Commission yesterday, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (DNY) on Wednesday urged a federal investigation into debt collection companies that pursue payments from relatives of deceased debtors, saying the practice appears to violate existing law. "These companies call surviving relatives, often shortly after the death of a loved one, to coax or cajole them into making payments on the deceased relative's credit... Read More