Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) today successfully secured $53 million in transportation funds for New York City to the Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (TEA-LU), the legislation that authorizes federal transportation programs. The funding will go toward transportation projects in New York City, including road improvements and critical other projects that will… Read more »
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg backed away from his support for the Cross Harbor Rail Freight Tunnel at tonight’s meeting of the Juniper Park Civic Association. Bloomberg had previously supported the project (documentation follows), which will build a rail freight tunnel from Jersey City to Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, at last connecting New York City to the nation’s rail… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives today unanimously passed H.Res. 124, honoring the Jewish Community on its completion of the 11th seven-year cycle of the daily study of the Talmud. Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) joined with Congressman Anthony D. Weiner (D-NY) to introduce the resolution. Congressman Nadler’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, follow:
“I… Read more »
A new study of the effects of diesel exhaust pollution in New York City underscores the need to take diesel trucks off of City streets, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) said today. The study, conducted by the Clean Air Task Force, found that more than 1,700 New York City residents die prematurely each year as a result of exposure to diesel fumes. City dwellers also suffer… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives today debated and passed H.R. 310, the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act. The bill would substantially increase fines on individual artists and broadcasters. Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) spoke on the House floor in strong opposition to the bill. His remarks, as prepared for delivery, follow:
“Mr. Speaker, no one wants to… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) today praised the Israeli government’s decision to relocate all eligible Falash Mura – Ethiopians of Jewish heritage – to Israel by the end of 2007. Congressman Nadler has long been a leader in encouraging Israel to step up efforts to absorb the Falash Mura. Most recently, Nadler sent a letter to Prime Minister Sharon urging… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) today blasted House Republicans for defeating his amendment to H.R. 418, the REAL ID Act, immigration legislation sponsored by Congressman James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-WI). Congressman Nadler’s amendment, supported by numerous faith-based aid groups, would have stripped the Sensenbrenner bill of its dangerous modifications to America’s… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) yesterday sent a letter to Secretary of State Rice, asking her to investigate evidence of clandestine nuclear weapons programs being conducted by Egypt, Syria, and Saudi Arabia. Secretary Rice is in Europe this week, discussing nuclear proliferation with key allies of the United States.
“It is imperative that Egypt, Syria, and Saudi Arabia… Read more »
At a press conference today with first responders and New York residents who suffer from 9/11-related health problems, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) renewed his call for the Environmental Protection Agency to take the lead in ensuring safe demolition of the Deutsche Bank building at 130 Liberty Street.
“I know we’re going to hear tonight about the President’s… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) today blasted the Bush Administration for appointing an open anti-Semite to the State Department’s delegation to the much-anticipated inauguration of Ukrainian President Viktor Yuschenko.
“This is an outrage, and an insult to the entire Jewish people,” Congressman Nadler said. “It’s completely unfathomable that at this… Read more »