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September 07, 2008 Center Aisle Caucus tries to bypass Congress' partisan ways
While cynics might say that the caucus is a little too Pollyannaish to be effective in the gritty partisan environment of Washington, others applaud it for pursuing a worthy, if elusive, objective. As the 110th Congress nears the end of a rancorous
Source: Bradenton Herald
August 30, 2008 For women voters, Palin's gender may be her only draw
Long Island Rep. Steve Israel said, "I've been in Congress for eight years and I've heard about Sarah Palin twice. I'm sure she's a capable governor of ...
August 28, 2008 NY Dems Convention Floor Scrum
"If politics is a contact sport then yesterday was the Super Bowl," quipped Rep. Steve Israel. "I took a knee to the groin and an elbow to the chin. Nobody in the crowd is camera-shy, that's for sure." Tempers flared and the competition was fierce
Source: New York Daily News
August 28, 2008 It's Officially Democratic Nominee Obama (Updated)
Here's the moment when Hillary Clinton ended the roll call in the Pepsi Center and called for an acclamation vote in favor of officially declaring Barack Obama the Democratic presidential nominee. She was surrounded by her home state Democratic
Source: New York Daily News
August 27, 2008 NY lawmakers cheer loudest for Clinton
Fellow Long Islander Steve Israel said Clinton put to rest all of the questions that had swirled around the convention leading up to the speech. ...
August 27, 2008 New York delegates want a seat at the convention
"Basically, all political conventions are four-day telethons for narcissism," quipped Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington), who's been one of the traffickers. ...
August 27, 2008 BROOKLYN DEM TAKES SWIPE AT OBAMA
DENVER - Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-Brooklyn/Queens) took a swipe at Barack Obama today for speaking in platitudes during the Democratic primary fight, but wholeheartedly endorsed Obama as the candidate for the middle class. "There has been some
Source: New York Post
August 27, 2008 Lobbyists bend ears on issues in swanky settings
DENVER | Inside a chandeliered ballroom of the Ritz Carlton hotel here Tuesday morning, Rep. Henry A. Waxman talked to a lawyer for Medtronic about an issue the big medical device company has been pushing in Congress. Mr. Waxman, who is a powerful
Source: Washington Times
August 26, 2008 For Clinton, A Big Speech Two Days Early
As some Clinton supporters plan to cast votes in her favor Wednesday night, Rep. Steve Israel of New York said this convention marks a sharp divergence from ...
August 26, 2008 Rematch in 29th District affects Monroe County, interests entire country
One of the most-watched congressional races in the country is here in Monroe County, where Rep. Randy Kuhl, R-Hammondsport, is fighting to hang on to a seat he nearly lost two years ago. Democrat Eric Massa, a retired Navy commander, has proved to be a
Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
August 24, 2008 Rep. Steve Israel got $134000 but businesses got lots more
BY BENJAMIN LESSER AND GREG B. SMITH Last year Rep. Steve Israel (D-Long Island) secured $3.2 million in congressional funding for his two biggest corporate ...
August 22, 2008 Fabulous Lawn Parties
... Honorary Committee members Carson Kressley, Congressman Tim Bishop, NYS Assembly Patricia Eddington, Congressman Steve Israel, Marc Levine, Cliff Love, ...
August 21, 2008 Soldier returns home to welcome newborn son
That all changed with help from the nursing staff at Good Samaritan, The Red Cross, Congressman, Peter King and Congressman, Steve Israel. ...
August 21, 2008 Priority-1 Hosts Inaugural Legislative Breakfast
The National Leadership Award was presented to Congressman Steve Israel by Rabbi Yitzchok Knobel, rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Gedolah of the Five Towns. ...
August 19, 2008 Harriet Miers goes to bat for Pakistan
... as the executive director of the Democratic National Committee and as former chief of staff to Democrat Steve Israel, a Long Island congressman. ...
August 19, 2008 LI soldier arrives from Afghanistan to see newborn son
But after intervention from Congressmen Peter King (R-Seaford) and Steve Israel (D-Huntington), as well as Red Cross officials, the Army relented and ...
August 18, 2008 State GOP's endorsements miff locals
Gov. Charlie Crist's endorsement Friday of Tom Rooney in a hotly contested Republican congressional primary was the second time in the past month that some Treasure Coast GOP activists have felt big-footed by party heavyweights from Tallahassee. Rooney
Source: Palm Beach Post
August 18, 2008 THE WEEK AHEAD
Guest speaker is US Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington), 8-10 am, Hilton Long Island/Huntington, 598 Broadhollow Rd., reserve, $55, 631-789-1660. ...
August 17, 2008 Questions and answers on Sullivan gas drilling
By Steve Israel When gas drilling starts in Sullivan County, the water near the gas wells will be so clean, you'll be able to drink it. ...
August 17, 2008 Hillary needs to act the part
Allan Binder, any other LI politicians care to return Trabich's free-flowing campaign cash (besides Steve Levy, Steve Israel and Joe Sawicki)? ...
August 16, 2008 Soldier granted leave from Kabul to see newborn son
The Massapequa Army specialist who agonized from his post in Kabul over the news that his son was born prematurely and was surviving in an incubator has been granted an emergency leave to be with his wife and child, military officials confirmed Friday.
Source: New York Newsday
August 16, 2008 Soldier granted leave from Kabul to see newborn son
Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington), who also lobbied for Leon's return, said in a statement that he "was pleased that the Army showed compassion to the Leon ...
August 16, 2008 Bill would allow parent to be buried with veteran
BY MARC BEJA | marc.beja@newsday.com Dorine Kenney stood in the American Legion hall in Brentwood on Friday with Rep. Steve Israel, in a place she knows ...
August 15, 2008 Plan would let parents be buried in military cemeteries
The image of her soldier son, who perished in a bomb attack in Iraq nearly five years ago, is often the first thing Dorine Kenney sees when she walks in the front door of her Bay Shore home. It is one of the last sights she takes in before retiring for
Source: New York Newsday
August 15, 2008 Mom lobbies to be allowed to be buried with veteran son
Dorine Kenney stood in the the American Legion hall in Brentwood Friday with Rep. Steve Israel, in a place she knows well. Normally when she walks in there, the walls are lined with tables, stacked with 9,000 pounds of toiletries, food, letters and
Source: New York Newsday
August 15, 2008 Shoppers dish on rising prices, congressman films
Rep. Steve Israel (D-Dix Hills), who was recently asked by the House Democratic leadership to chair the party's new Middle Class Working Group, ...
August 15, 2008 Fallen Soldiers' Parents Seek Adjacent Burial
Congressman Steve Israel is proposing a law to open national cemeteries to the parents of unmarried soldiers who have no children. "Young people die in wars ...
August 14, 2008 Florida Health Underwriters Join the Fight Against Tax Swap
Florida Association of Health Underwriters Steve Israel, Media Relations, 561-496-5645 steve_israel@comcast.net or Dave Sherrill, Exec. ...
August 14, 2008 Officials return campaign donations from Trabich
Rep. Steve Israel (D-Huntington) also decided after Trabich's conviction to donate the $10000 his campaign received to charity. A spokesman said Tuesday ...
August 14, 2008 Plan would let parents be buried in military cemeteries
Now, Rep. Steve Israel plans to introduce legislation that under certain circumstances would allow parents like Kenney to be buried with their offspring at ...
