Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), who represents parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, hailed the passage of the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill. That measure, adopted yesterday, includes $200,000 for the Warbasse Community Services Project in the Coney Island area of Brooklyn, $200,000 for the Roosevelt Hospital, and $150,000 for Jazz at Lincoln Center.… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), whose district includes parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, today applauded the House of Representatives for approving the 2008 Labor-HHS Appropriations bill. The legislation includes $50 million for the World Trade Center Monitoring and Treatment Program, but must still be reconciled with the Senate before heading to the President for his signature.… Read more »
Mr. Chairman, I first want to thank Chairman Obey for including $50 million for treating the health needs of 9/11 first responders from all over the country in this bill. Without his leadership, the heroes of 9/11 would still be waiting for the Federal funding they so desperately need for medical treatment following their work at Ground Zero. Although this funding is an important step,… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08) today issued the following statement regarding a draft Administration plan to implement a "Strategic Plan for a Nationwide World Trade Center Health Care Program":
"The existence of a draft 9/11 health care proposal is an acknowledgement from the Bush Administration that there are, in fact, real and significant health consequences from… Read more »
Funds also Included for New York Industrial Retention Network and New School’s Green Building
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), who represents parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, today hailed the passage of the Energy and Water Appropriations bill. That measure includes $8.5 million for the Coney Island Area Shore Protection Project, $500,000 for the New York Industrial Retention… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler today applauded the House for passing the Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007, which was adopted late last night on a vote of 333 to 83. The bill makes changes to the Section 8 voucher and public housing programs to expand rental assistance opportunities, improve program efficiency, and encourage family self-sufficiency. It also creates 100,000 new vouchers… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), a member of the Out of Iraq Caucus, today joined with the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 3956, the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act. The bill changes America’s direction in Iraq by requiring a redeployment of American troops within 120 days of enactment and was adopted on a vote of 223 to 201.
"I believe we are caught in the… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), who represents parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, today joined with his colleagues to pass H.R. 2608, the SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act. The bill, adopted on a voice vote, would fix some of the problems created by the 1996 welfare law that undermined the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSI is a need-based program that… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), whose district includes parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, today applauded the House Appropriations Committee for approving the 2008 House Labor-HHS Appropriations bill. The bill includes $50 million for the World Trade Center Monitoring and Treatment Program.
Rep. Nadler, along with 22 representatives, wrote to the Appropriations Committee… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-08), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, today said reports that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales provided false, misleading and inaccurate statements to Congress make it imperative that he resign his post immediately. Today’s Washington Post reports that Gonzales misled lawmakers in 2005… Read more »