Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Christopher P. Gibson [R, NY-19]

Immigration reform vigils held across the region (video)

2013-04-11T01:00:00Z

...100 activists marched down Broadway in Kingston during rainy weather to stage a candlelight vigil outside U.S. Rep. Christopher Gibson's office. The event took place to coincide with a larger rally in Washington, D.C., favoring immigration reform. Nearl

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U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson: U.S. cannot be world policemen anymore

2013-02-12T01:00:00Z

...N.Y. - U.S. Rep. Christopher Gibson said Monday that, as the war in Afghanistan winds down, the United States can no longer play the role of world policeman as it has since the end of the Cold War. Speaking at a meeting of his Veterans Advisory Board, G

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Congress OKs 1st part of Sandy aid

2013-01-05T01:00:00Z

...them as if they were family. Bart and Diana didn't make their neighbors wait 68 days for help," Maloney said. Rep. Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, N.Y., also voted for the aid package. "This is a good but small first step, and make no mistake about it, ther

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Local representatives, of both parties, applaud tax-cut deal

2013-01-03T01:00:00Z

...This Photo "This will help small businesses grow and working families keep more of their hard-earned money," says Rep. Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook JOHN DeSANTO/Times Herald-Record Like most of their colleagues from both parties in the Northeast, Democrat

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Sandy aid delay draws reps' wrath

2013-01-03T01:00:00Z

...leadership made the commitment to vote Friday on $9 billion in flood insurance said Stephanie Valle, spokeswoman for Rep. Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook. The remaining $51 billion, broken into a $18 billion base bill and a $33 billion supplemental amendment

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Rep. Gibson on Fiscal Cliff and Sandy Aid Fights

2013-01-03T01:00:00Z

...now. But they are still divided on how much aid to give to New York and New Jersey for Sandy relief efforts. Congressman Chris Gibson explains the latest developments, and why he is still optimistic. This entry was posted by Maureen McManus on January 2

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New York: House passes 'fiscal cliff' compromise

2013-01-02T01:00:00Z

...fiscal cliff spending cuts for two months, averts a spike in milk prices and freezes congressional salaries. Republican Reps. Chris Gibson of Kinderhook and Richard Hanna of Oneida County said they supported the bipartisan compromise, while Rep. Michael

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House passes 'fiscal cliff' compromise

2013-01-02T01:00:00Z

Lessons of the fiscal cliff debate

2013-01-02T01:00:00Z

...isn't treason. We needed to get this done,” said Rep. Hanna. Hanna and Owens, along with neighboring Republican Congressman Chris Gibson, voted in favor of the compromise fiscal bill. “We have a kind of nice thing going in Upstate New York. I think

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Buerkle is only New York rep not to vote for cliff deal

2013-01-02T01:00:00Z

...Buerkle is a lame duck; she will be replaced by Dan Maffei, a Democrat. The Capital Region’s two representatives, Republican Chris Gibson and Democrat Paul Tonko, both explained why they were voting yes here. This morning, Rep. Bill Owens, D-Plattsbur

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U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson’s statement on ‘fiscal cliff’ vote

2013-01-02T01:00:00Z

...following is a statement issued by U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson after his yes vote for legislation which averted the so-called “fiscal cliff” – Washington, DC - Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-20) released the following statement regarding his vote on the

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One dead after car strikes utility pole in Livingston

2012-12-31T01:00:00Z

...Monday, New Year's Eve, and the eve of the ‘fiscal cliff,' members of labor and community groups gathered outside of Rep. Chris Gibson's office in Saratoga Springs to "highlightMore >> On Monday, New Year's Eve, and the eve of the ‘fiscal cliff,' me

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Polar Plunge relocates to Million Dollar Beach for 2013

2012-12-31T01:00:00Z

...On Monday, New Year's Eve, and the eve of the ‘fiscal cliff,' members of labor and community groups gathered outside of Rep. Chris Gibson's office in Saratoga Springs to "highlight the need for a fair deal on the fiscal cliff."More >> WESTERLO, N.Y. -

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Polar Plunge relocates to Million Dollar Beach for 2013

2012-12-31T01:00:00Z

Confusing AAA Tipsy Tow graphic circulating the internet

2012-12-31T01:00:00Z

Activists dressed as millionaires gather in Saratoga Springs

2012-12-31T01:00:00Z

Two local lawmakers retire from state legislature

2012-12-31T01:00:00Z

...to "highlightMore >> On Monday, New Year's Eve, and the eve of the ‘fiscal cliff,' members of labor and community groups gathered outside of Rep. Chris Gibson's office in Saratoga Springs to "highlight the need for a fair deal on the fiscal cliff."Mor

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Retiring Rep. Maurice Hinchey: Steward of public, Hudson River

2012-12-29T01:00:00Z

...and 23rd districts in the new Congress. The 19th, 22nd and 23rd will be represented, respectively, by Republican Reps. Chris Gibson of Kinderhook, Richard Hanna of Oneida County and Tom Reed of Corning. The fourth and smallest piece at the southern end

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Letter: Gibson supports a costly budget

2012-12-28T01:00:00Z

...addressing the current fiscal situation, Rep. Chris Gibson said he favors adopting the so-called bipartisan Cooper-LaTourette budget ("It's compromise, or fiscal chaos," Dec. 17). Constituents should know this plan garnered only 38 votes. This speaks to

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Local lawmakers optimistic on fiscal cliff fix

2012-12-27T01:00:00Z

...such short-term extension reviewing and "streamlining" government departments and programs over the long run. A spokeswoman for Chris Gibson, re-elected to the redrawn 19th Congressional District, said his "preferred solution" to the fiscal cliff was a

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