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Congressman Nadler and the Ali Forney Center Announce New Federal Funding to Serve Homeless LGBTQ Youth in NYC

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Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), and the Ali Forney Center (AFC) announced three new federal grants to help continue AFC’s important work serving homeless youth in New York City, an estimated 40% of which identifies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ). Combined, the more than $1 million in federal grants will provide critical resources to…

Op-Ed: Stonewall Site to Honor LGBT History and Americas Struggle for Equality

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New York (Advocate) -- The following piece appeared in The Advocate on September 21st 2015. A full version of the Op-Ed is below, or you can Click Here to read the online version: "In the early morning hours of June 28th 1969, the New York City Police Department raided the Stonewall Inn, a bar that served the LGBT community. What followed were six days of…

Rep. Nadler and the New York City Anti-Violence Program Announce New Federal Funding for LGBTQ and HIV-affected Survivors of Domestic Violence

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WASHINTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) and the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) announced new federal funding that will help the organization run its services for LGBTQ and HIV-affected survivors of intimate partner violence. The 3 year, $400,000 grant supports AVP programs, such as one-on-one counseling, safety planning, and outreach…

Statement by Rep. Jerrold Nadler on Jon Stewarts Support for the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

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Joined by Jon Stewart of Comedy Central's The Daily Show, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) delivered the following statement at a press conference calling for the reauthorization of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: "I want to join my colleagues in thanking Jon Stewart for, once again standing up for the heroes of 9/11. Your leadership means so much to the…

Congressman Jerrold Nadler Floor Statement Supporting Iran Nuclear Agreement

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Resolution of Approval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.  Throughout this debate, there have been accusations questioning the motives and loyalties of Members in making this decision.  It is precisely because I believe this agreement is in the interests of the United States and because I have been a strong supporter of Israel…

Rep. Nadler on Commercial Drones: Many Possibilities, but Many Questions

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During a hearing on unmanned aerial drones, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, spoke about the potential benefits, drawbacks and challenges of expanded commercial drone usage. “Drone technology has the potential to unleash a wave of innovation across numerous…

Rep. Nadler on the Planned Parenthood Videos: The People Who Made These Videos Are Liars in a Long Line of Liars

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Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), a senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee, stated his vehement opposition to the biased, partisan inquiry into the recent fetal tissue donation allegations against Planned Parenthood. “Clearly, the majority is not interested in a serious inquiry into the accusations made against Planned Parenthood,” said…

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