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Gibson gets Kinderhook protest for budget vote

Charlie Vella September 1, 2011 0

WGXC Newsroom Capital District Tom Roe http://newsroom.wgxc.org/archives/13038 The “Statewide Caravan to Restore the American Promise,” protesting at various New York Congressmen’s offices to save “social safety net” programs, such as Medicaid, Medicare, and Social

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‘FDR’ – Healthcare Cuts are Raw Deal

Charlie Vella August 23, 2011 0

Syracuse Post-Standard http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2011/07/fdr_healthcare_cuts_are_a_raw.html Syracuse, NY — Syracusans got a visit from the past on Wednesday as two actors dressed as Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt addressed a group of protesters outside the federal building on

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“Restore the American Promise” caravan

Charlie Vella August 23, 2011 0

Buffalo YNN Kaitlyn Lionti http://buffalo.ynn.com/content/top_stories/550607/-restore-the-american-promise–caravan/ Concerned citizens launched a statewide effort Wednesday to preserve programs like Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security. Part of the “Restore the American Promise” caravan started here in Western New

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Retirees stop at Corning to protest cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security

Charlie Vella July 27, 2011 0

Star Gazette Statewide http://www.stargazette.com/article/20110720/NEWS01/107200352/Retirees-stop-Corning-protest-cuts-Medicaid-Medicare-Social-Security A coalition of community, labor, senior and consumer groups embarked on a statewide “Restore the American Promise” caravanWednesday that included a stop in Corning. A number of protesters gathered outside the

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F.D.R. tribute artist to visit Gibson’s office

Charlie Vella July 27, 2011 0

Post Star Saratoga http://poststar.com/app/blogs/?p=69752&cat=259#ixzz1TKxAr6UG Actors portraying Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt will be part of a demonstration at 10 a.m. Thursday outside the district office of U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, at 513 Broadway

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New York Caravan to Restore the American Promise Hits the Road

Charlie Vella July 27, 2011 0

A coalition of New York State community, senior and labor groups is on the road today and tomorrow in a “Restore the American Promises” tour. The activists are holding lawmakers accountable for their

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Protestors Gather In Front Of Bishop’s Southampton Office

Charlie Vella July 27, 2011 0

A flurry of bumblebee-colored “Hands Off My Medicare” signs waved toward passing motorists on Hampton Road in Southampton Village last Wednesday morning, July 20, as part of a statewide “Restore the American Promise” advocacy

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“Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt” Kick Off Statewide “Restore The American Promise” Caravan Tour In Buffalo – Effort Aimed At Protecting, Preserving And Strengthening Medicaid, Medicare & Social Security

Charlie Vella July 27, 2011 0

(BUFFALO) – Led by “Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt,” a Statewide Caravan Tour kicked off in Buffalo today, whose aim is to send a clear and loud message to Washington to protect, preserve and strengthen

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“Restore the American Promise” caravan stopping in Pittsford

Charlie Vella July 27, 2011 0

The "Restore the American Promise" caravan is slated to stop in Pittsford at the office of Rep. Tom Reed, R - Corning, tomorrow while on a statewide tour

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New York, Invest in Young Children

Charlie Vella July 11, 2011 0

Your June 19 editorial, "Still failing after all these years," rightly focuses on the preschool years as a key to increasing high school graduation rates. In fact, according to the Center on the Developing Child

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