In our 21st Century economy, no American should be losing the option of earning interest on their own money simply because they own a small business. |
Last year, I co-sponsored the Highlands Conservation Act and in a bipartisan effort we passed the bill through Congress. |
My efforts in Congress are guided by the belief that environmental preservation and restoration are a critical part of the legacy we leave to future generations. |
One of my first achievements in Congress was enactment of the Hudson River Habitat Restoration Act back in 1996. |
Our agricultural economy in the Hudson Valley continues to face historically low prices and producer income, as well as losses due to weather and other disasters. |
Our government makes the simple promise of a secure retirement to every American who works for many years and contributes to our retirement benefit system. |
Promoting job creation and economic growth in the Hudson Valley is one of my top priorities in Congress. |
Protecting children at our local schools must always be a priority at all levels of government, ... This is a very positive example of federal and local officials working together to make sure that Goshen schools have the security equipment necessary to keep students safe and stop any crime on school grounds. |
Since my election to Congress, I have worked as a member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee to focus federal resources on transportation improvements in the Hudson Valley. |
Since that time, I have worked to promote environmentally sound policies that will build on the progress we have made in recent years. |
Small businesses provide 75 percent of new U.S. jobs and are the backbone of our economy, and no outdated ban should be keeping small business owners from collecting the same interest their money could earn if it were held by an individual. |
Social Security is the very foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans. |
The ability of women-owned businesses to flourish is crucial to our nation's economic future. |
The concerns in the Witt Report that have gone unaddressed and the inefficient response to Hurricane Katrina have given local officials practical reasons not to certify these plans. FEMA needs to acknowledge these flaws and work more closely with our local communities to put adequate emergency preparedness plans in place. |
The growth of Stewart Airport creates new jobs for area residents, brings new business and new travelers to the region, and brings new convenient travel options to those of us living in the Hudson Valley. |