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Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In the wake of this month's historic election, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today discussed the ways in which an Obama Administration and a Democratic Congress will help Central New York families and the economy by renewing focus on major state issues that have been neglected for the last eight years. Schumer said that for the past... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In a rare pairing, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and Governor Sarah Palin earned honors as "Heroes of the Year" in the Field and Stream Magazine 2008 Heroes & Villains List, while tough guy Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was listed as a "Villain." Schumer garnered the nation's leading outdoor magazine's award for pushing a plan... Read More

Following InBev's agreement to divest of its Labatt USA operation in its takeover of AnheuserBusch, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today pushed to ensure Labatt USA national headquarters remains in downtown Buffalo, where it is an active corporate citizen, and maintains the jobs and benefits for its employees.    In an effort to protect the jobs and economic benefits of Labatt USA headquarters, Schumer wrote a personal letter to three potential buyers of the company and urged them  should... Read More

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today urged Southwest Airlines to consider adding an Albany to New York City flight if plans to purchase landing slots at LaGuardia Airport are finalized. In a personal letter to Southwest Airlines CEO, Schumer said Albany's highquality infrastructure is ready to support an increase in capacity, as well as the region's high demand from business and leisure travelers for a lowcost flight to New York City.   "Now is the perfect time for Southwest Airlines to add a... Read More

After an intense lobbying effort, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton today announced that they were successfully able to save freestanding health clinics across Upstate New York from losing a devastating $65 million in critical funding due to a federal plan that would have reduced Medicaid reimbursements to health clinics. The proposed changes would have severely endangered a wide range of health care providers, such as dialysis centers, dental care health centers,... Read More

U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the Corinth Emergency Squad, Inc. in Saratoga County will receive a $69,787 grant from the 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This grant is part of round 12 of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, designed to strengthen the response programs of fire departments throughout the country. This grant will be used towards the acquisition of muchneeded... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced today that two Capital Region fire departments will receive $80,134 from the 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  The Ames Fire Department will receive $29,047 and the Johnsburg Emergency Squad, Inc. will receive $51,087 .These grants are... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Following today's release of a Department of Labor (DOL) Inspector General report that found DOL at fault for slow processing of claims for former nuclear workers' federal health compensation, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today called on the DOL to immediately take steps to speed up processing.   In an effort to help Western New... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4   U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that three fire departments in the Southern Tier will receive grants from the 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  Grand Gorge Fire Department will receive $18,335, Sidney Center Fire Department will receive $36,100, and the Otego... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today said that a number of Hudson Valley Fire Departments have inadequate access to local highways, slowing response times and possibly risking lives. On a site visit to the Wiccopee Fire Company, a member of the East Fishkill Fire District, Schumer pointed out how the company sits adjacent to I84 but... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced today that two North Country fire departments will receive $117,526 from the 2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  The Champlain Fire District will receive $47,044 and the St. Regis Falls Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. will be awarded... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 States Senator Charles E. Schumer announced today that the Department of Justice has awarded $453,313 to the La Fayette Central School District under the FY 2008 Strengthening Your Mentoring through Community Partnerships Program. Funds will be used to help increase local communities' capacity to develop and implement mentoring... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $3,088,295 to Binghamton through HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) and HOME programs. HUD has also awarded... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer received the highest overall grade of "A+" in the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) congressional report card. In scoring the U.S. Senators, IAVA focused on nine legislative actions including boosting of funding for Veteran's healthcare in 2007 and 2008, expanded veterans' benefits and... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 After a local contractor defaulted on its contract, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton today urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to grant a 60day extension to the Town of Amherst for removing thousands of trees that suffered damage in the surprise snowstorm of October 2006. The Town of Amherst... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and Representative Tim Bishop today announced that following their meeting with the top members of the Railroad Retirement, the members of the board agreed to consider several actions that will seek out possibly fraudulent disability claims as well as reform the LIRR disability system. Schumer and Bishop... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In the midst of the national economic and credit crisis, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today warned the market for private student loans this school year may be drying up, with federal loans barely able to cover the rising cost of tuition. Schumer today unveiled his plan to protect students and families who could struggle to pay for... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 In the wake of JP Morgan Chase's buyout of Washington Mutual yesterday, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer made a direct appeal to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to protect the over 800 WaMu jobs located in Albion, New York. Senator Schumer has long been involved in efforts to bring the jobs to Albion, successfully lobbying Washington... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Following recent news that Buffalo is on the USA Hockey's shortlist of cities to host the 2011 International Ice Hockey Federation Under 20 World Championships, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today ratcheted up the pressure for the organization to accept Buffalo's bid and bring the worldclass event to the city. In a personal call to... Read More

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded equipment and training worth $897,195 to Upstate New York emergency response agencies under the fiscal year 2008 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP). Law Enforcement... Read More