Press Releases

“Good morning everyone. Of all the kindness that Governor Cuomo has extended to me, following him is not one of them. But it is an honor to receive his invitation and his introduction."

“Today, the United States and Canada have announced more progress in our nations’ shared commitment to confront the climate crisis that threatens the health of our communities and the future of our world."

“On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women around the world who enrich the fabric of their communities, cultures, and economies."

“President Obama’s Immigration Executive Actions fall well within the legal and Constitutional precedents set by every Democratic and Republican president since Eisenhower,” said Leader Pelosi and Senator Reid. “In fact, in the absence of Congressional action, Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush themselves took bold action to protect the spouses and children of people who received status under the IRCA of 1986.”

“Once again, Congressional Republicans are breaking promises and embracing their relentless failure to govern,” said Drew Hammill.

Three years ago, Congress affirmed that right by reauthorizing the landmark Violence Against Women Act, which confronts the scourge of sexual and domestic violence in the United States.

“Today, officially and personally, our nation mourns the loss of former First Lady of the United States Nancy Reagan."

This is a tragedy of such magnitude because it breaks the bond that people have with the government to be there on issues like the safety of the water our children drink, the air they breathe, the safety of their food.