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Groups Push For Millionaires’ Tax; Cuomo Says No
Democrat and Chronicle 10/17/11 Joseph Spector http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/voteup/2011/10/17/groups-push-for-millionaires-tax-cuomo-says-no/ Members of several community and labor groups today announced a renewed campaign calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to extend the “millionaires tax,” Gannett’s Aaron Scholder reports. At
Read More »Progressive Groups Line Up For NY Millionaires Tax
Capital Tonight 9/19/2011 Nick Reisman A coalition of liberal-leaning groups today released a joint statement calling on a New York version of the “Buffett Rule” as proposed by President Obama. The plan, which would
Read More »Schneiderman’s Voice Needed in Foreclosure Talks
Gotham Gazette 9/16/2011 Karen Scharff http://www.gothamgazette.com/article/comm/20110916/212/3604 After he pressed for allowing prosecution of banks, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was booted from a committee of his fellow state attorneys generals considering enforcement actions against unscrupulous
Read More »‘FDR’ – Healthcare Cuts are Raw Deal
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
Read More »“Restore the American Promise” caravan
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
Read More »Retirees stop at Corning to protest cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security
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
Read More »F.D.R. tribute artist to visit Gibson’s office
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
Read More »New York Caravan to Restore the American Promise Hits the Road
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
Read More »Protestors Gather In Front Of Bishop’s Southampton Office
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
Read More »“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
(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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