Rep. Maurice Hinchey

Democrat  •  22nd District, New York  •  9th Term  •  Sworn In 1993
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 98%
  • Abstains: 4%

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10/31/09
Staff pay varies in New York congressional offices, survey finds

Eliot Engel of the Bronx and Maurice Hinchey of Hurley in Ulster County. Each spent more than $500000. Freshman Rep. Dan Maffei, D-DeWitt, spent the least ...

Source: Elmira Star-Gazette
10/30/09
House bill urges EPA to study ‘fracking’ safety

...method known as “fracking” is safe or harmful. The House of Representatives Wednesday approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, that urges the Environmental Protection Agency to study the effects of hydraulic fracturing – or “

10/29/09
Hinchey supports medical marijuana

On October 19, Congressman Maurice Hinchey released a statement saying he fully supports the policy. Hinchey, who has led an effort in Congress to allow the ...

Source: River Reporter
10/29/09
RE: Maurice Hinchey

Washington, DC -- The US House of Representatives today approved a provision authored by Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) that formally urges the US ...

Source: WBGH
10/29/09
House bill urges EPA to study 'fracking' safety

The House of Representatives Wednesday approved a bill sponsored by Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, that urges the Environmental Protection Agency to study ...

Source: Times Herald-Record
10/29/09
New York members of Congress support review of Afghanistan troop levels

Two New York representatives -- Republican Chris Lee from the Buffalo suburb of Clarence and Democrat Maurice Hinchey from Ulster County - plan to visit ...

Source: Ithaca Journal
10/29/09
Last at-bat for those trying to save Lockheed presidential helicopter project

And that could be as early as next week or well into November, said Jeff Lieberson, spokesman for US Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley. ...

Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin
10/28/09
SUBJECT: ENFORCING TRANSPARENCY IN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS INTERVIEWER: DYLAN ...

... New York Democratic Congressman Maurice Hinchey. He's a member of the House Appropriations Committee. My biggest concern on this one, Representative, ...

Source: Federal News Service (subscription)
10/28/09
Congressional Staff Sizes, Salaries Reflect Members' Priorities

...spent the most on staff salaries during the first six months of the year were Democratic Reps. Eliot Engel of the Bronx and Maurice Hinchey of Hurley in Ulster County. Each spent more than $500,000. Freshman Rep. Dan Maffei, D-DeWitt, spent the least -

10/27/09
EDITORIAL: Sensible step

US Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, deserves credit for his long advocacy on behalf of the legalization of medical marijuana. Proponents of medical marijuana ...

Source: Kingston Daily Freeman
10/27/09
New infrastructure project underway in Saugerties

The project, which was almost half funded by Congressman Maurice Hinchey, will serve 25 businesses and 20 residences at present. ...

Source: Mid-Hudson News
10/26/09
Plans to privatize jobs at West Point scrapped

...plumbing, grounds maintenance and some other operations at the academy. The plan ran into fierce political opposition from Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-NY, and other Congressional representatives. The Government Accountability Office last week, citing flaws

Source: KIVITV.com
10/26/09
Schumer: Army will scrap privatization plans

...grounds maintenance and some other operations at the academy. The plan ran into fierce political opposition from Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-NY, and other Congressional representatives. The Government Accountability Office last week, citing flaws in the cos

10/26/09
Plans to privatize jobs at West Point scrapped

...grounds maintenance and some other operations at the academy. The plan ran into fierce political opposition from Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-NY, and other Congressional representatives. The Government Accountability Office last week, citing flaws in the cos

Source: USA Today
10/26/09
NYC to do more flood studies in region

But US Rep. Maurice Hinchey is not convinced. He said New York's mayor should order the DEP to "honestly deal with the problem that's been created here. ...

Source: Times Herald-Record
10/26/09
Editorial: Three cheers

US Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley said, "This funding will enable local farms to dramatically cut down on their energy consumption while serving as a model ...

Source: Poughkeepsie Journal
10/26/09
Paterson touts need for green jobs

The roundtable discussion was held at the Prism Solar Technologies facility in the Town of Lloyd. Attendees included Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley; ...

Source: Poughkeepsie Journal
10/26/09
Plans to privatize jobs at West Point scrapped

...grounds maintenance and some other operations at the academy. The plan ran into fierce political opposition from Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-NY, and other Congressional representatives. The Government Accountability Office last week, citing flaws in the cos

Source: WCAX
10/26/09
Schumer: Army will scrap privatization plans

The plan ran into fierce political opposition from Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-NY, and other Congressional representatives. The Government Accountability Office ...

Source: The Associated Press
10/25/09
Cuomo rallies Democratic party in Sullivan

Cuomo was introduced by Rep. Maurice Hinchey and Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther. Hinchey wouldn't speculate about Cuomo's political ambitions but said he ...

Source: Times Herald-Record
10/25/09
NY lawmakers back review of options

Two New York representatives - Republican Chris Lee from the Buffalo suburb of Clarence and Democrat Maurice Hinchey from Hurley - plan to visit Afghanistan ...

Source: Poughkeepsie Journal
10/25/09
N.Y. lawmakers back review of options

...may well help." Two New York representatives - Republican Chris Lee from the Buffalo suburb of Clarence and Democrat Maurice Hinchey from Hurley - plan to visit Afghanistan soon to assess the situation. Lee, a freshman and one of only two Republicans in

10/25/09
Cuomo rallies Democratic party in Sullivan

...serving his first term as attorney general, where he has emerged as an anti-corruption crusader. Cuomo was introduced by Rep. Maurice Hinchey and Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther. Hinchey wouldn't speculate about Cuomo's political ambitions but said he woul

10/23/09
Political notes

Steven Vegliante, a candidate for Fallsburg town supervisor, has been endorsed by Congressman Maurice Hinchey and Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther. ...

Source: Mid-Hudson News
10/22/09
Hinchey declares death of NYRI line

REGION US Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, said a recent federal commission decision "effectively kills" New York Regional Interconnect's controversial power ...

Source: Press & Sun-Bulletin
10/22/09
GAO gives thumbs down to West Point outsourcing

Hall and Rep. Maurice Hinchey, DN.Y., have co-authored a provision in the House's version of the 2010 Defense appropriations bill that would prevent the ...

Source: GovExec.com
10/22/09
Gillibrand seeks change in Agent Orange policy

John Hall, D-Dover, Eric Massa, D-Corning, Mike Arcuri, D-Utica, Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, Louise Slaughter, D-Fairport, Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley, ...

Source: Lower Hudson Journal news
10/22/09
GAO gives thumbs down to West Point outsourcing

...GAO's decision. Company officials said they are waiting to see if Congress makes the issue a moot point. Hall and Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., have co-authored a provision in the House's version of the 2010 Defense appropriations bill that would preven

Source: GovExec.com
10/22/09
AFGE Bid Protests Save More Than 500 West Point Jobs

... the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), today commended Representative Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) for his leadership in the fight to stop ...

Source: Reuters
10/21/09
GAO: Army shouldn't privatize West Point jobs

...and Senate defense leaders are debating whether to approve a provision in the Defense Appropriations bill co-authored by Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-NY. The measure would prevent the Pentagon from moving forward with plans to privatize nearly 6,000 civilian

Source: Boston Globe

Official website: http://www.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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