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Stefanik discusses Biden's mental fitness and Trump's agenda on Hannity

By Capital District Times | Jun 27, 2024

Atlanta, GA – House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik appeared on Fox News' Hannity alongside House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan to discuss President Joe Biden's mental fitness following a recent debate. Stefanik criticized Biden's performance and emphasized the need for transparency regarding Special Counsel Robert Hur’s report.

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Stefanik announces millions in funding for Upstate New York projects

By Capital District Times | Jun 27, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced that the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) is awarding nearly $4.4 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country.

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Stefanik criticizes Biden's immigration policy after crime in Albany

By Capital District Times | Jun 27, 2024

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has issued a statement regarding the recent incident involving an illegal immigrant accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in Albany, New York. The individual had been previously detained by border patrol but was released.

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Stefanik's bill aims to expand heritage area boundaries

By Capital District Times | Jun 27, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s bipartisan bill, the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area Enhancement Act. This bill aims to enhance the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area by including all of Washington and Saratoga Counties. The proposed expansion would enable both counties to participate in federal grant programs, boost tourism, and support economic development.

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Stefanik, Ogles introduce bill targeting Chinese forensic institute

By Capital District Times | Jun 27, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik co-led the introduction of the Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act with Congressman Andy Ogles (R-TN) and Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) John Moolenaar (R-MI). The act aims to direct the Biden Administration to re-list Communist China’s Ministry of Public Security’s (MPS) Institute of Forensic Science on the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security's Entity List.

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Elise Stefanik discusses immigration and foreign policy on Fox Business

By Capital District Times | Jun 27, 2024

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik appeared on Fox Business' "The Bottom Line" with Dagen McDowell and Sean Duffy from Atlanta, ahead of the first presidential debate. Stefanik discussed what she described as a humanitarian crisis resulting from President Joe Biden’s border policies and advocated for a return to former President Donald Trump's policies.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Schenectady County in week ending June 22?

By Capital District Times | Jun 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Schenectady County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Stefanik criticizes alleged CIA collusion with Biden campaign over Hunter Biden laptop story

By Capital District Times | Jun 26, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of both the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, released a statement today regarding a report from these committees and the House Judiciary Committee.

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Elise Stefanik introduces bipartisan bill addressing milk restrictions under WIC program

By Capital District Times | Jun 26, 2024

Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at countering the Biden Administration's rule limiting access to milk under the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. As reported by Breitbart, the Protecting Mothers and Infants' Access to Milk Act seeks to address concerns over nutritional dairy products availability for WIC beneficiaries.

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Stefanik introduces bill restoring WIC family's access to nutritional dairy products

By Capital District Times | Jun 26, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, along with Congressman Josh Harder (D-CA) and Congressman Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), introduced the Protecting Mothers and Infants' Access to Milk Act today. The legislation aims to restore the maximum monthly allowance of milk available for families utilizing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to previous levels.

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Stefanik questions professors on university responses to campus antisemitism

By Capital District Times | Jun 26, 2024

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, recently questioned Jewish professors from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) and Mt. San Antonio College regarding university leadership's response to antisemitism on their campuses.

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Albany receives grants for major restoration work on historic city hall

By Capital District Times | Jun 26, 2024

The City of Albany has been awarded grants from Save America's Treasures and the Environmental Protection Fund to undertake significant repair and replacement work on Albany City Hall. The project includes replacing terra cotta tile roofing, salvaging and reinstalling roof tiles in select locations, resetting, repairing, resurfacing, and replacing select stone units on the façade and masonry-built roofs. Additionally, sheet metal roofing, flashing, trim will be replaced; clock faces restored; lighting protection system components at the tower replaced; and some insulation...

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Elise Stefanik criticizes President Biden's border policies

By Capital District Times | Jun 26, 2024

Washington, D.C. — House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik criticized President Joe Biden's border policies, claiming they jeopardize the safety and security of Americans. Stefanik highlighted the House Republicans' commitment to securing borders by reverting to policies from the Trump administration.

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Rensselaer County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2022-23 school year?

By Capital District Times | Jun 25, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, Columbia High School had the largest enrollment among Rensselaer County schools.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Albany County in week ending June 22?

By Capital District Times | Jun 25, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Albany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Schenectady County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 22

By Capital District Times | Jun 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Schenectady County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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328 active legal licenses in Rensselaer County as of May

By Capital District Times | Jun 25, 2024

There were 328 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Rensselaer County as of May, according to the NYS Attorney Registrations.

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Rensselaer County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in Q1

By Capital District Times | Jun 24, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Rensselaer County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Rensselaer County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 22

By Capital District Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Rensselaer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Albany County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 22

By Capital District Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Albany County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.