Supporting Our Veterans

Congressman Israel's highest priority is supporting our troops and veterans. He has secured millions of dollars in overdue payments for local veterans. READ MORE

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Simplify the Tax Code

Congressman Israel wants to hear your ideas about how we can simplify the tax code to save families and small businesses money. Take Steve's survey. READ MORE

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Congressman Israel Speaks in Support of Israel - May 9, 2012
 
				 
							
					

	
	 
		

		
						
					
				 			
								
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Kicking the Middle Class in the Stomach - March 30, 2012
 
				 
							
					

	
			

		
						
					
				 			
								
Preventing a Nuclear Iran - December 15, 2011
 
				 
							
					


	


		





	

		





	
	 
		

		
						
					
				 			
								
Reps. Israel, Deutch, and Lowey Ask the GAO to Investigate Scope and Nature of U.S. Contributions to Palestinian Authority 
 May 8, 2012
When Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad created the PIF in 2002, he did so under a framework of transparency and accountability.  We are concerned about reports of an increasing lack of transparency for the PIF and that Hamas has taken control of PIF assets in Gaza.  We are also troubled by reports that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has stated his intent to use PIF funds to build housing for convicted terrorists responsible for killing Israeli citizens.


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Rep. Israel Announces Legislation to Help Working College Graduates Pay Off Student Loan Debt
 April 30, 2012
"Student loan debt is holding middle-class Americans back from getting married, starting a family or buying a home. My legislation is common sense and will allow those in the workforce facing student debt to put aside money pre-tax, reducing their taxes and providing some relief from the student loans that weigh heavily on the Desmond family and so many others in our community."


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Rep. Israel Joins Local Moms to Announce New Legislation to Help Middle Class Families Paying for Child Care 
 April 20, 2012
"Cable TV hosts have been sniping at each other over which party respects moms more. Well here's something tangible we can actually do to help middle-class families. Families in our community already face the highest costs-of-living in the country, should be able to claim the full tax credit for their child care expenses, and parents should not feel like they have choose between entering or leaving the workforce to pay for childcare."


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GILLIBRAND, ISRAEL HOST PROTECT LONG ISLAND SOUND ROUNDTABLE
 April 13, 2012
"Long Island Sound is critical to our regional economy, our environment and our community. If we don't protect and restore the Sound, a $9 billion economic engine, we will damage industries and ultimately lose jobs.


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Rep. Israel, DA Rice Call on Congress to Restore Funding School Counseling Programs and Combat Bullying
 April 3, 2012
"Combating bullying truly takes a village. We have made strides, but it would be devastating to cut funds to programs that are working. I will fight for this crucial funding, and I am honored to join with my colleague, DA Rice, who has been a true leader on this issue to bring much needed awareness for school officials, students and parents."


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VISITING THE TROOPS
 May 13, 2011
Last week, as Americans and the world absorbed the news that Osama bin Laden had been brought to justice, I traveled to Iraq to visit our troops and then to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu. This was my ninth visit to join U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.


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WHAT DOES SHUTDOWN MEAN FOR YOU?
 April 8, 2011
Today marks an important budgetary deadline – if House and Senate leaders cannot agree on a budget package by midnight, the federal government will shut down.


If we do shut down, all federal agencies will be closed until the government re-opens and though final shutdown plans haven't been released, you can expect the following:




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PRESERVING THEIR LEGACY
 March 25, 2011
I believe that remembering our veterans is not an option – it is an American duty.


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TRAGEDY IN TUCSON
 January 10, 2011
The violence in Tucson, Arizona -- including the shooting of my friend Rep. Gabby Giffords -- is not a time for partisanship or politics. The violence, however, does require reflection. Here are my reflections. First, I know Gabby pretty well. I was with her in New York on the day her husband, Mark Kelly, proposed to her. Mark kept telling me that Gabby would have to leave our meetings early. I kept replying that she could not. Finally, Mark told me there was no choice. The next day I learned why: He took her to the Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point and popped the question. Many Americans are now learning that Mark is a decorated Naval officer and space shuttle astronaut. Few know that he proposed to her on Long Island.


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