Bloomberg, Local Leaders Form Bipatisan Coalition To Back Cuomo’s Pension Reform
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:38:41 -0500
Mayor Bloomberg’s press office just blasted out an announcement about the creation of New York Leaders for Pension Reform, a bipartisan coalition of mayors and county executives around the state who will advocate in favor of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s pension reform plan. The organization, whose members collectively represent some 15 million New Yorkers, plans a
Cuomo Cabinet Meeting Live
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:15:03 -0500
Governor Cuomo has just convened his cabinet meeting. You can watch it live here. Watch live streaming video from newyorkstateofficeofthegovernor at livestream.com
Obama says African-American museum 'has been a long time coming'
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:14:00 -0500
The museum, to open in 2015, will be the first devoted exclusively to the documentation of African-American life.
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Redistricting: What’s Next?
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:01:14 -0500
That’s the main question here at the Capitol as we continue to parse through Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s words on the subject. As amplified earlier by Colin Campbell of The New York Observer, the Democrat and Chronicle posted a 14-minute audio clip of Cuomo’s editorial board visit in which he basically admitting that he isn’t going
It’s A Charlie Rangel Dance Party
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:03:45 -0500
Rep. Charlie Rangel’s twitter account made the political world aware of this gem of a video posted to YouTube of the congressman showing off his dance moves. But I can’t help but wonder when and if Rangel’s numerous opponents this year will re-appropriate this into some sort of an attack ad.
Bellavia Prepares For Potential Challenge To Hochul
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:54:09 -0500
Iraq War veteran David Bellavia, who was passed over by GOP leaders in last spring’s NY-26 special election won by Rep. Kathy Hochul, is raising campaign cash to gauge support to a potential challenge to the Democratic congresswoman this fall. Bellavia sent a web video and missive to some 400,000 people, urging them to help
Grimm: I’ve Turned Over All Fundraising Documents To Justice
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:34:39 -0500
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Fran Becker Wants To ‘Finish The Job’ vs. McCarthy
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:12:35 -0500
Nassau County Legislator Fran Becker, a conservative Republican who came surprisingly close to unseating Rep. Carolyn McCarthy in 2010, has announced his intention to launch a re-match against the veteran Democratic congresswoman, even as he acknowledges her district could be redrawn out of existence. A Long Island Republican forwarded an email he received from Becker
Here And Now
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:27:36 -0500
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany and holds an open-press cabinet meeting in the Red Room at 12:15 p.m. Today’s headlines… State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has received 1/4 of his campaign cash from labor unions since 2007, with whom he’s siding in the Tier 6 pension reform fight. That’s three times more than the 8.5
Navigating minefield of STOCK Act
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0500
Cantor’s shepherding of the politically delicate legislation revealed new wrinkles in his leadership style.
Treasury Dept. scrambled to dissuade credit agency as downgrade loomed
On the day the debt downgrade was announced, Treasury and S&P traded a flurry of emails.
Romney, Santorum face pivotal debate
The candidates will meet onstage for the last time before Super Tuesday.
President still tuneful
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:58:00 -0500
Obama belted out a chorus of “Sweet Home Chicago” at the conclusion of a musical program at the White House.
Santorum risks GOP nomination with religious rhetoric
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:36:00 -0500
Santorum has framed his discussion around theology, Obama and the environment as one of “different stripes of Christianity.”
Albany Co. DA Candidate Wants Incumbent Investigated
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:55:54 -0500
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McMahon and Brodsky Debate Tier VI
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 01:53:45 -0500
Over the weekend, PEF’s president suggested that the proposed new pensior tier was such a bad idea it would be worth a temporary government shutdown to get the proposal out of the state budget. But unions face an uphill battle convincing the public, since the proposal also has strong supporters. EJ McMahon and Richard Brodsky
Sen. Cornyn ahead in money race to become Senate Republican whip
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:37:00 -0500
Insiders see Cornyn as the front-runner in the leadership race to replace retiring Senate GOP Whip Jon Kyl.
McConnell risks political capital to show solidarity with Boehner in payroll fight
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:30:00 -0500
McConnell split with his leadership team and most of the Senate GOP conference last week over the payroll tax package.
Obama plays active role in Dem primaries
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500
Obama is playing an active role in Democratic primaries this cycle, triggering behind-the-scenes lobbying efforts to nab the coveted endorsement.
Upton: Payroll tax deal a victory for GOP
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:30:00 -0500
Rep. Fred Upton had a message for Democrats declaring themselves the winners: Not so fast.