Rep. Paul Tonko

Democrat  •  21st District, New York  •  2nd Term  •  Sworn In 2009
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06/02/12
Rensselaer County Dems announce endorsements

...Clerk Kathy Marchione, are in a primary for the Republican line. For Congress, the Rensselaer County Democrats endorsed Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam, and Julian Schreibman, an attorney from Kingston, to run against Rep. Chris Gibson in the 19th Congressional

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06/01/12
Ecovative Design plans Green Island ribbon-cutting Monday

A number of officials, including U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, NYSERDA President and CEO Frank Murray, and Green Island Mayor Ellen M. McNulty-Ryan, are expected to join Ecovative Design CEO Eben Bayer at the event. The plant is located at 70 Cohoes Ave.

Source: Albany Times Union (blog)
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05/31/12
Energy rules appalling

When I spoke to a representative in my apartment back in February when ... I wonder what the autumn and cold weather again will bring. Who was Paul Tonko trying to convince? When he went to Washington, he became a "real" politician, didn't he?

Source: Leader-Herald
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05/31/12
Rep. Paul Tonko visits Shenendehowa schools

...of your ability. If you don’t, you may wind up asking yourself, did I fail or did the system fail.” CLIFTON PARK — Rep. Paul Tonko reached out Wednesday to some of the new faces he will be representing if successful in November, in the race for hi

Source: CN Weekly
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05/30/12
Ziegler to run Dieterich campaign against Tonko

The Republican challenge to U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko will be run by a veteran of U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson's 2010 campaign and will feature a guest appearance by national political consultant Dick Morris. Patrick Ziegler began work today as campaign ...

Source: Daily Gazette
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05/30/12
50,000 and counting: Navy celebrates nuclear training program milestone (with video)

“When I look out at the dress whites and see the promise of hope in the eyes of our sailors, I feel a strength for this nation,” U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko,

Source: Saratogian
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05/30/12
Submariners memorialized in Ballston Spa

Rep. Paul Tonko and state Assemblyman Jim Tedisco both delivered remarks highlighting the bravery of the submariners, and U.S. Navy Capt. Jeffrey Hughes gave the keynote address. Hughes highlighted the memorial foundation’s purpose ...

Source: Saratogian
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05/29/12
50,000 and counting: Navy celebrates nuclear training program milestone (with video)

“When I look out at the dress whites and see the promise of hope in the eyes of our sailors, I feel a strength for this nation,” U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko,

Source: Saratogian
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05/28/12
Watervliet dedicates memorial to Sgt. David Fisher

Watervliet Mayor Mike Manning and Congressman Paul Tonko dedicated the memorial. NEW YORK (AP) -- The stock market has struggled for direction today. But compared to most of the month of May, that is an improvement. Senate bill aims to increase drug import

Source: WRGB
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05/27/12
Q&A with U.S. Rep. Bill Owens: Congressman introduces himself to potential Saratoga County constituents in newly redrawn 21st District

SARATOGA SPRINGS — U.S. Rep. Bill Owens, D-Plattsburgh ... I work very well with Chris Gibson, Paul Tonko, Peter Welch, Rich Hanna — we look at things on a regional basis. We had that very much occur during Irene when we worked hard to ...

Source: Saratogian
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05/27/12
Fisher Memorial to be dedicated Monday

Fisher Memorial at their Van Rensselaer Village affordable housing development. The memorial is to be dedicated by Rep. Paul Tonko and Mayor Michael Manning. The community is invited to attend the dedication ceremony for the memorial ...

Source: Troy Record
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05/26/12
Turning research into goods touted

U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko, an Amsterdam Democrat who also took the tour with Chu, said the research reflected the value of government investment in research. "We are in a global race for clean energy, and high-tech innovation," he said. The National Institutes

Source: Times Union
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05/25/12
Global Foundries CEO wants help for growth

"If we're woefully under-producing engineers and scientists we need to address that. We need to address trades because we need people to build and manufacture so from trade to PhD's there's a need to connect," said Rep. Paul Tonko.

Source: msnbc.com
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05/25/12
Global Foundries CEO gives advice for growth

"If we're woefully under-producing engineers and scientists we need to address that. We need to address trades because we need people to build and manufacture so from trade to PhD's there's a need to connect," said Rep. Paul Tonko.

Source: WNYT
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05/25/12
GlobalFoundries to host panel on advanced manufacturing

Panelists include, Ajit Manocha, CEO, GlobalFoundries, Brian Toohey, president, US Semiconductor Industry Association, Congressman Paul Tonko, Congressman Chris Gibson, Ken Gabriel, director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Leecia Eve ..

Source: msnbc.com
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05/25/12
Global Foundries CEO gives advice for growth

...with another Fab. "If we're woefully under-producing engineers and scientists we need to address that. We need to address trades because we need people to build and manufacture so from trade to PhD's there's a need to connect," said Rep. Paul Tonko....

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05/25/12
Editorial: Get serious, Congress

Even a sensible proposal like an amendment from Rep. Paul Tonko, D-Amsterdam, to cap what taxpayers pay for contractor executives at the president's salary — $400,000 — was beaten down, leaving the government on the hook for private salaries of up to $

Source: Times Union
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05/23/12
Fraud latest charge in fight over Independence Party petitions

Fraud is the latest charge being leveled in a legal challenge to U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko’s presumptive hold on the Independence Party line for this fall’s election in the 20th Congressional District....

Source: Daily Gazette
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05/23/12
VIDEO: Politicians, officials commemorate third year of Hudson River cleanup

...and to (be) environmental stewards. We need to clean up areas of concern to protect natural resources we currently enjoy.” Rep. Paul Tonko, D-21, who spearheaded the Mighty Waters Task Force, which emphasizes New York’s waterways as a focal point fo

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05/22/12
Work resumes on Superfund clean-up sites

8 million of that coming from various polluters." Earlier, environmental officials and Congressman Paul Tonko (D - Amsterdam)visited the site of a former junkyard and auto repair shops in center Troy along the Hudson. This area is being cleaned ...

Source: msnbc.com
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05/22/12
Work resumes on Superfund clean-up sites

8 million of that coming from various polluters." Earlier, environmental officials and Congressman Paul Tonko (D - Amsterdam)visited the site of a former junkyard and auto repair shops in center Troy along the Hudson. This area is being cleaned ...

Source: WNYT
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05/22/12
Cohoes celebrates Heritage Weekend

Saturday's events included a Native American encampment, and demonstrations. Guests at the event included Senator Neil Breslin, Mayor John McDonald, and Congressman Paul Tonko, who talked about how important it is for us to remember our heritage.

Source: msnbc.com
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05/22/12
Nursing home issue stalls upgrades plan

But Commisso resisted, asking to see all correspondence with the federal government on the issue, laying the blame with the state for delaying construction of the new home and vowing to reach out to U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko to help intercede. "It's inaction by

Source: Times Union
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05/21/12
Hunger Action Network fundraiser Tuesday

Honorees include Focus Churches of Albany, Frank Mauro of the Fiscal Policy Institute and Rep. Paul Tonko. Highlights include dishes prepared by The Chefs Consortium. Local foods produced by the Hunger Action Networks’ Healthy Community ...

Source: Troy Record
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05/21/12
Hunger Action Network fundraiser Tuesday

Honorees include Focus Churches of Albany, Frank Mauro of the Fiscal Policy Institute and Rep. Paul Tonko. Highlights include dishes prepared by The Chefs Consortium. Local foods produced by the Hunger Action Networks’ Healthy Community ...

Source: Troy Record
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05/21/12
Submariners memorial dedicated in Ballston Spa's Veterans Park

Rep. Paul Tonko and state Assemblyman Jim Tedisco both delivered remarks highlighting the bravery of the submariners, and U.S. Navy Capt. Jeffrey Hughes gave the keynote address. Hughes highlighted the memorial foundation’s purpose ...

Source: Saratogian
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05/21/12
Crowd gathers to honor submariners today, always

Rep. Paul Tonko and state Assemblyman Jim Tedisco both delivered remarks highlighting the bravery of the submariners, and U.S. Navy Capt. Jeffrey Hughes gave the keynote address. Hughes highlighted the memorial foundation’s purpose ...

Source: Troy Record
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05/20/12
Submariners memorial dedicated in Ballston Spa's Veterans Park

Rep. Paul Tonko and state Assemblyman Jim Tedisco both delivered remarks highlighting the bravery of the submariners, and U.S. Navy Capt. Jeffrey Hughes gave the keynote address. Hughes highlighted the memorial foundation’s purpose ...

Source: Saratogian
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05/18/12
This week on ‘NY Now’: a secret menace to women

Following President Barack Obama’s latest visit to the Capital Region, yours truly talks with Rep. Paul Tonko about his three flights aboard Air Force One. Ryan convenes the Reporters Roundtable with Kyle Hughes of NYSNYS and Rick Karlin to discuss Gov.

Source: Albany Times Union (blog)
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05/18/12
Grimm: House passage could come today to save WMD response unit

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- House passage is expected today on an amendment to save a Brooklyn-based Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team from budget cuts, the office of Rep. Michael ... introduced with Reps. Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.), Gus ...

Source: Staten Island Advance
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Phone: 202-225-5076
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