A bipartisan group of New York lawmakers submitted a formal request for the federal government to reimburse $18.7 million the city has shelled out for security around President Trump’s residence at Trump Tower on Wednesday. The group, led by Reps.
Category: Representative Chris Collins
Rally seeks town hall meeting with Collins
Western New York Congressman Chris Collins’ strong support for the policies of President Donald Trump is not sitting well with some community members. Around 200 people reportedly gathered outside the congressman’s Williamsville office yesterday to renew calls for Collins to hold a town hall meeting.
Republicans, Where’s the Backbone?
Desperately seeking those GOP politicians who will stand up against a know-nothing bully who holds the highest office in the land. Congressional Republicans, we watched you at the White House Thursday.
GOP rep: Time to move on from Flynn
Rep. Chris Collins on Tuesday said it’s time to move on from the controversy over former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, who resigned from his post on MOnday. “We move on from here.
Congressman: Elected officials shouldn’t release taxes
Rep. Chris Collins said Friday that not only should Donald Trump not release his taxes — no politician should have to do so. “I’ve always said he shouldn’t report his taxes.
Senate confirms Jeff Sessions for attorney general
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Sen. Jeff Sessions to be attorney general in the Trump administration despite fierce Democratic opposition to the Alabama Republican over his record on civil rights and immigration. The 52-47 nearly party-line vote capped weeks of divisive battles over Sessions, an early supporter of President Donald Trump and one of the Senate’s most conservative lawmakers.
Jeff Sessions confirmed as attorney general
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Sen. Jeff Sessions to be attorney general in the Trump administration despite fierce Democratic opposition to the Alabama Republican over his record on civil rights and immigration. The 52-47 nearly party-line vote capped weeks of divisive battles over Sessions, an early supporter of President Donald Trump and one of the Senate’s most conservative lawmakers.
St. Lawrence River advocates celebrate Plan 2014 at Save the River conference, push for its future
As advocates for the St. Lawrence River shared excitement Saturday about the recent approval of Plan 2014, they also committed to ensuring its future. The plan, which regulates water levels on the river and Lake Ontario, received approval from the American and Canadian governments in December after 16 years of development.
Senate committee raises more red flags on Tom Price
Tom Price, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, can’t seem to shake off ethics questions. On the eve of Price’s second confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill, Senate Finance Committee staff released a bipartisan memo to lawmakers disclosing several red flags that were raised in the course of reviewing the congressman’s tax returns and financial disclosure statements.
Rep. Collins: Trump Setting Tone With Executive Orders
LEGISLATIVE BODIES WORK IN A DIFFERENT PACE SO I’M SO HAPPY TO SEE OUR PRESIDENT DOING WHAT HE CAN DO ON EXECUTIVE ORDERS RIGHT NOW. WE CAN CATCH UP.
Trump Denies Reports Border Wall Will Be Taxpayer-funded
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday refuted claims that American taxpayers would be on the hook for a border wall with Mexico. Speaking to the New York Times, Trump said that the wall would initially be funded through Congress, but the money would eventually be repaid by Mexico.
Joe Biden to Trump: ‘Grow up, Donald’
In an interview with PBS NewsHour that aired Thursday, Biden was asked about President-elect Donald Trump’s tweets, specifically one where he called Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer “the head clown” and another in which he wrote, “Doing my best to disregard the many inflammatory President O statements and roadblocks. Thought it was going to be a smooth transition – NOT!” “Grow up, Donald.