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Gillibrand Takes Action to Pass the DREAM Act

The Other Football 02 April @ 10:41 AM EDT

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today took action to pass the DREAM Act. Senator Gillibrand became a co-sponsor of the legislation, which would provide better educational opportunity for New York's immigrant students.

"Every student deserves the opportunity to achieve his or her God given potential," Senator Gillibrand said.

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New Ways For Homebuyers to Get Assistance

The Other Football 18 March @ 05:38 PM EDT

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced several new ways that home buyers can get the $8,000 tax refund in as little as ten days. Families who recently purchased a home or are considering buying a home in the next few months can access rapid relief by filing out one simple form.

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Gillibrand Urges FDA To Regulate Baby Products

The Other Football 17 March @ 05:34 PM EDT

After a new study revealed that widely used baby products contain carcinogens and other harmful chemicals, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand urged the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate ingredients in baby products. In a letter sent late yesterday to Frank M. Torti, Acting Commissioner, Senator Gillibrand called on the FDA to ensure that all ingredients are safe for long-term use before they can be used in baby products.

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Gillibrand and Delta Airlines

The Other Football 03 March @ 01:16 PM EDT

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today met with Delta Airlines CEO Richard Anderson to discuss protecting the 7,500 New York jobs Delta provides and ensuring air travel access across New York State, especially during difficult economic times.

"My number one priority is to protect and create good-paying jobs in New York," Senator Gillibrand said.

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Gillibrand and our “Leaders”

The Other Football 31 January @ 07:33 PM EDT
Newly appointed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand came to WNY today and met with a roomful of city, state and county officials. Click to continue reading...

Gillibrand Releases Disclosure Forms

The Other Football 30 January @ 06:22 PM EDT
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that she has voluntarily posted the disclosure form she submitted to Governor Paterson during the Senate appointment process to her website at www.kirstengillibrand.com. Senator Gillibrand has been a leader by example on transparency issues in government, and was the first Member of Congress in history to post her earmark requests [. Click to continue reading...

Gillibrand Heading to WNY

The Other Football 30 January @ 04:20 PM EDT
WNYMedia.net has learned that newly appointed NY Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be in Western New York tomorrow afternoon to meet with local leaders. Click to continue reading...

Video: Schumer Pressed on Gillibrand’s Competency

The Other Football 26 January @ 05:48 PM EDT
This entire backlash against Governor Paterson is ridiculous. He said from the beginning of the process that he would not make an appointment until Hillary Clinton was cleared for the Sec. of State job and he did just that. It took him 53 days because that's how long the process took. While an election should be manditory [. Click to continue reading...

NYC Locals Question Politics of Newly Appointed NY Senator

The Other Football 26 January @ 02:59 PM EDT
Though Senator-designate Kirsten E. Gillibrand made Harlem one of the first stops on her statewide "listening tour," many New York City locals remain cautious about the outgoing upstate representative's politics and her perceived outsider standing. Click to continue reading...

The Moment We’ve All Been Waiting For

The Other Football 23 January @ 11:35 AM EDT
Governor Paterson is expected to make his decision to replace Hillary Clinton today at noon. You can watch it live by clicking here Click to continue reading...

The Next Jr. Senator from NY

The Other Football 22 January @ 10:13 PM EDT
WPIX is reporting that Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand is Paterson's choice to fill Hillary Clinton's vacant senate spot: PIX NEWS is being told that Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand is the reported choice of Governor David Paterson to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Hillary Clinton.  Two Congressional sources say members of the New York delegation have been [. Click to continue reading...