Rep. Maurice Hinchey

Democrat  •  22nd District, New York  •  10th Term  •  Sworn In 1993
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02/09/12
L.I. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy’s district on the chopping block

ALBANY — Democratic Rep. Carolyn McCarthy’s Long Island district is on the chopping block as state leaders begin redrawing congressional boundaries, the Daily News has learned. State Senate and Assembly negotiators are looking at merging McCarthy’s N

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02/08/12
Ithaca lawyer announces run for Congress; county legislator considering a campaign

Ithaca -- Ithaca lawyer Leslie Danks Burke is seeking the Democratic nod to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 22nd District, home to retiring long-time Rep. Maurice Hinchey, she announced Wednesday. Another Ithacan, Tompkins ...

Source: Democrat and Chronicle
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02/08/12
Where is Conyers with Impeachment Threats Against President for Iran Attack Now?

Brad Miller, Rep. Maurice Hinchey, Rep. Walter Jones, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, constitutional scholar Bruce Fein, former Rep. Elizabeth Holtzman, Vincent Bugliosi and many others came together to implore the committee to bring articles of impeachment.

Source: DAILY KOS
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02/08/12
Lawyer from Ithaca declares her interest in Hinchey's congressional seat

By Mike Randall Published: 4:06 PM - 02/08/12 Last updated: 4:08 PM - 02/08/12 ITHACA — Leslie Danks Burke, a lawyer from Ithaca, is the fourth candidate to announce plans to run to succeed Rep. Maurice Hinchey — or at least part of his district, depen

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02/08/12
Another Democrat Running For Congress For Hinchey’s Seat

Leslie Danks Burke, a former New York City lawyer who lives in Ithaca, announced today she will seek the Democratic nomination to run for the seat being vacated by Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, Ulster County. That’s, of course, if there is a 22nd Distr

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02/08/12
Another Democrat Running For Congress For Hinchey’s Seat

Leslie Danks Burke, a former New York City lawyer who lives in Ithaca, announced today she will seek the Democratic nomination to run for the seat being vacated by Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, Ulster County. That’s, of course, if there is a 22nd Distr

Source: Albany Watch
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02/08/12
Rep. Maurice Hinchey back in Washington, D.C., after missing recent House votes

...U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey is back at work this week after missing votes in the House since Congress reconvened in mid-January, his spokesman said on Tuesday. Michael Morosi said the Hurley Democrat was absent because he was recovering from his second ca

Source: Daily Freeman
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02/08/12
Washington Post Points Fingers At Earmarkers

Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-New York) 2005, $960,000 to upgrade the village of Saugerties’ downtown; 2009, $800,000 for the sewer lines, is a partner in a hotel development in the village. Rep. Rubén Hinojosa (D-Texas) 2009, $665,000 to widen a road next to

Source: Lez Get Real
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02/07/12
Tompkins County Legislator Considering House Run

Shinagawa, a Democrat, told Gannett’s Albany Bureau that he’s been talking with local leaders about a run to succeed retiring Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, Ulster County. “The Ithaca and Tompkins County area, we’re surrounded by freshman ...

Source: Politics on the Hudson (blog)
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02/07/12
A map to the stars (of earmarks)

For example, in my case, it defaults to the soon to be retired Congressman Maurice Hinchey and his Partition Street Project. In Saugerties, a village in upstate New York, Hinchey in 2005 earmarked $960,000 to upgrade downtown streets.

Source: Hotair.com
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02/07/12
Congressional hopefuls eye Maurice Hinchey's seat

KINGSTON, N.Y. — With the court-set date for the Congressional primary quickly approaching, potential candidates to replace U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey are beginning to send out feelers, even if they don’t know what the future district may look like.

Source: Daily Freeman
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02/07/12
Owens fares poorly for a Dem in conservation ranking

...among Dems but still higher than any Republican in the House delegation. No other Democrat was even close, except retiring Rep. Maurice Hinchey, who missed votes because of an illness. Mr. Owens's ranking was downgraded because of his support for drilli

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02/07/12
Tompkins County Legislator Eyes House Run

...a Democrat, told Gannett’s Albany Bureau that he’s been talking with local leaders about a run to succeed retiring Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, Ulster County. “The Ithaca and Tompkins County area, we’re surrounded by freshman Republicans –

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02/07/12
Here And Now

...his Democratic conference take a hard look at the Siena poll from yesterday and get on board the pension reform train. Reps. Maurice Hinchey and Steve Israel are among 33 House members who have helped direct more than $300 million in earmarks to dozens

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02/06/12
If Bob Turner’s District Is Saved, Who Gets the Axe?

This, again, very hypothetical Latino district, could then come at the indirect expense of Congressman Maurice Hinchey’s district. Mr. Hinchey, who represents the upper reaches of the Hudson Valley, is not running for reelection. Congressman ...

Source: Politicker
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02/05/12
Hinchey asks Obama to support FRAC Act

Washington, DC -- Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-Hurley) and two other colleagues urged President Obama to back stronger environmental and public health standards to protect against the risks of hydraulic fracturing. In a letter sent to the ...

Source: Ithaca Journal
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02/05/12
N.Y. redistricting delays put potential House candidates in quandary over where to run

...to an open seat that runs across the Hudson Valley and into the Southern Tier thats being vacated by retiring Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, Ulster County. But Hein said hes made no decision in part because he doesnt know what the seat might look like

Source: LoHud.com
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02/03/12
Hinchey on Fracking

Congressman Maurice Hinchey is asking President Obama to support his FRAC Act. The proposed bill called Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals would require gas and oil companies to disclose the chemicals they use when hydrofracking.

Source: News Channel 34
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02/03/12
Sean Maloney Eyes House Run

...administrations, is mulling a potential House run in whatever becomes of NY-22 – the district currently held by retiring Rep. Maurice Hinchey – when LATFOR gets done drawing the congressional lines. Maloney is a New York City resident, but he and hi

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02/02/12
Reed is GOP 'rising star'

Where once Reed was thought to be vulnerable in redistricting, given New York's loss of two House seats, his position appears to have been strengthened by his committee assignment, the retirement of Rep. Maurice Hinchey and Reed's status as the ...

Source: Star-Gazette
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02/02/12
Hinchey, DeGette and Polis Call on President to Endorse Stronger Protections from Hydraulic Fracturing, More Study

From Congressman Hinchey's Office: Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) today asked President Obama to back stronger environmental and public health standards to protect against the risks

Source: News Channel 34
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02/02/12
Ulster County executive considers run for Congress

...the post, said Tuesday that he hasn’t ruled out possibility of becoming a candidate for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey. “Congressman Hinchey is a tremendous public servant with limitless courage and no one can truly replace him,

Source: Daily Freeman
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02/02/12
Ulster County Executive Michael Hein considers run for Congress

...the post, said Tuesday that he hasn’t ruled out possibility of becoming a candidate for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey. “Congressman Hinchey is a tremendous public servant with limitless courage and no one can truly replace him,

Source: Daily Freeman
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02/02/12
GOP House freshmen Hayworth, Gibson stash cash, surpass potential rivals with fundraising

...Wilson lives in Orange County, not far from the current boundary for the 22nd Congressional District, where Democratic Rep. Maurice Hinchey of Ulster County announced he would retire from Congress at the end of the year. Hinchey underwent a second round

Source: LoHud.com
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02/02/12
Reports: Upstate House freshmen have plenty of campaign cash

...perhaps the 22nd Congressional District, stretching from the mid-Hudson Valley to Binghamton and Ithaca. Democratic Rep. Maurice Hinchey, of Hurley, announced he's retiring at the end the year. Slaughter has been lobbying for creation of a Monroe County

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02/01/12
Letter: True leaders wouldn't play numbers game

With Rep. Maurice Hinchey's retirement, a congressional seat finally opens up for the first time in 20 years, and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Binghamton Mayor Matthew T. Ryan both expressed interest with the calculating proviso "it depends ...

Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin
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02/01/12
Guest Viewpoint: State should heed Hinchey's lessons on environment

When Rep. Maurice Hinchey retires from representing New York's 22nd District, Congress will be losing one of the most enlightened, hardworking and courageous representatives on issues concerning protection of the environment and the people ...

Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin
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02/01/12
Hinchey: Film Maker Josh Fox's Arrest a "Shameful Stain on Congress"

Quick reaction from Congressman Maurice Hinchey--following the arrest of Josh Fox. Hinchey calls it "censorship" and "a shameful stain on Congress." Gasland film maker Josh Fox was arrested in Washington DC Wednesday morning. After he tried to film a ...

Source: FOX 40 News WICZ TV
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02/01/12
Reports: Upstate House freshmen have plenty of campaign cash

Democratic Rep. Maurice Hinchey, of Hurley, announced he's retiring at the end the year. Slaughter has been lobbying for creation of a Monroe County-based congressional district, but the state legislature hasn't indicated how it plans to proceed.

Source: Star-Gazette
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02/01/12
Congressman Hinchey Says Arrest of Filmmaker 'Beyond Unacceptable'

Washington D.C. (WBNG Binghamton) -- New York Congressman Maurice Hinchey on Wednesday released a statement upon learning that Gasland Director Josh Fox was arrested for attempting to film a public congressional hearing on hydraulic fracturing.

Source: WBNG-TV
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Official website: http://house.gov/hinchey/
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2431 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6335
Fax: 202-226-0774

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