Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) today commemorated the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camps.  His remarks to the House of Representatives follow. “Mr. Speaker, I solemnly rise today to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the first and largest Nazi concentration camp stumbled across by Allied troops as they… Read more »

Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) today commended Dr. James Dobson and Focus on the Family for uncovering a plot by SpongeBob Squarepants, Barney, and other icons of childrens’ entertainment to pervert America’s youth. “Thank goodness Dr. Dobson and his team are keeping an eye on these villains,” Congressman Nadler said.  “I would never have expected… Read more »

Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) today issued the following statement during debate on the House Floor regarding the objection to the Ohio Electoral College Ballot: “Mr. Speaker, normally the process of counting electoral votes is a purely ceremonial event.  Normally it is a celebration of our democratic institutions.  Normally it is a celebration of the rule of law… Read more »

B Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement today in response to the tragic loss of Congressman Robert Matsui (D-CA). “Bob Matsui was a great friend and a true leader in Congress.  His commitment to his constituents and to the ideals of this body inspired all of us who worked with him.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Doris and the Matsui… Read more »

Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement today lamenting the death of former Representative Shirley Chisholm, of Brooklyn, the first African American woman to serve in Congress. "Shirley Chisholm was a model of courage and conviction. As an educator, an activist, and an elected representative, she worked tirelessly on behalf of women and minorities at… Read more »

Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) today applauded the House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan 9/11 Commission Recommendation bill despite opposition from members of the House Republican Leadership. In November, Speaker Dennis Hastert refused to bring the conference report to the floor after certain Republican Members insisted on politically motivated provisions that… Read more »

Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) is pleased to announce that several programs benefiting the Jewish community in New York City received funding in the FY2005 Omnibus Appropriations bill. The funding, which Rep. Nadler helped secure, will go toward community building activities. "It is a pleasure to announce that the House and Senate have recognized the very significant role these… Read more »

Reps. John Conyers, Jr., Jerrold Nadler, Robert Wexler, Robert Scott, and Rush Holt announced today that, in response to their November 5 and 8 letters to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the GAO has decided to move forward with an investigation of election irregularities in the 2004 election. The five Members issued the following statement: "We are pleased that the GAO… Read more »

New York, NY-Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) is pleased to announce that many programs benefiting the people of the 8th Congressional District of New York have received funding in the Congressional appropriations process. Rep. Nadler worked hard to secure this federal funding which will go toward community building activities. "These projects are designed to make New York City a… Read more »

Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Ranking Member of the Constitution Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee,  issued the following statement about FCC Chairman Powell's recent comments. "FCC Chairman Michael Powell's comments on CNBC regarding ABC's Monday Night Football make it abundantly clear that he is less interested in doing his job than he is in becoming the… Read more »