Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Congressman Jose E. Serrano, ranking Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee and the Commerce, Justice, Science Subcommittee, Thursday called for federal reimbursement for costs New York City first responders incur to protect President Donald Trump and his family. NYPD Commissioner James P. O’Neill informed the Congressional delegation Wednesday that NYPD and FDNY spent $25.7 million for this purpose between Election Day and the inauguration, and ongoing daily costs for NYPD of up to $308,000 when President Trump is in New York.
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Trump Inauguration Boycott Includes These New York Congressional Democrats
When Donald Trump is sworn in as the nation’s 45th President in four days, several New York City congressional representatives won’t be there. The Democrats say they are boycotting for several reasons: from Trump’s decision to not fully divest from his business empire to his attacks on civil rights legend Rep. John Lewis of Georgia.
Some Democrats to ditch inauguration for Florida conference
Democratic officials, spoiled celebrities and pouting think-tankers – still sulking over their loss in the November election – are turning their backs on Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities. The ad hoc boycott flouts the traditional standards of DC decorum as the nation celebrates the peaceful transfer of power.