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Health Care Activists Thank Congressman Tonko and Congressional Candidate Scott Murphy For Commitment to Health Care for America Now !
Albany, New York -- This morning, Congressman Paul Tonko and Congressional candidate Scott Murphy joined local activists and supporters of Health Care for America Now (HCAN) at the Whitney Young Community Health Center where
Read More »Citizen Action Endorses Scott Murphy for Congress
Albany - Recognizing his dedication to providing health care for all Americans and his experience in creating jobs that will strengthen our economy, Citizen Action of New York has endorsed Scott Murphy in the
Read More »Rally calls for more state aid for schools
The Post-Standard Syracuse, NY Local education advocates and Syracuse school officials gathered at the Boys and Girls Club in Syracuse Thursday afternoon to protest the effects of the heavy cuts in education aid proposed by the
Read More »Major education organizations release analysis showing 64% of school districts face cuts in excess of $15,000 per classroom; 60 districts face cuts over $30,000 per classroom due to governor paterson’s $2.5 billion in school aid cuts
Albany--Major education advocacy groups were joined by Education Committee Chairwomen Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan and Senator Suzi Oppenheimer in releasing data showing that 64% of school districts face cuts in excess of $15,000 per classroom
Read More »Citizen Action Applauds Introduction of Fair Share Tax Bill
Albany - Citizen Action of New York praised a group of State Senators for introducing today a "Fair Share Tax Reform" bill that would raise more than $6 billion in new revenue by increasing
Read More »Rod Watson: It’s up to us to get an open government
The Buffalo News Buffalo, NY The reformers have talked me down from the ledge. In fact, they contend that New York State is a democracy. Really. That will shock anyone familiar with activities — some illegal, some
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