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New York State has a Big Choice - Monday

Jack Hidary | Posted 12.09.2009 | New York

Read More: Energy Efficiency, Solar, Sheldon Silver, New York State, Steve Israel, New York, David Paterson, New York News
Jack Hidary

Let's see if our dysfunctional state system can pass a bill that helps us all or whether we are doomed to be left behind as the rest of the country benefits from the new energy economy.

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Upping the Pace for Going Green

Rep. Steve Israel | Posted 11.25.2009 | Green

Read More: Green, Clean Energy, Green Living, Green Jobs, Energy Policy, Green Technology, Bill Clinton, Clinton Global Initiative, PACE Bonds, Steve Israel, Green News
Rep. Steve Israel

PACE Bonds are small municipal loans that allow property owners to increase their home or building's energy efficiency with little to no upfront cost.

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Congressmember Shelley Berkely: The Next Senator From Nevada? (Please!)

Ellen Sterling | Posted 09.28.2009 | Politics

Read More: Red Rock Democratic Club, Shelley Berkley, John Ensign, Steve Fernlund, Steve Israel, Politics News
Ellen Sterling

If Shelley Berkely runs for Senate, there will be lots of people running alongside her.

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Bill Clinton To Fundraise For Gillibrand Challenger Carolyn Maloney

AP | KIMBERLY HEFLING | Posted 08.02.2009 | Politics

Read More: Carolyn Maloney, Charles Rangel, Bill Clinton, Carolyn Maloney Senate Run, Steve Israel, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Politics News

WASHINGTON — In a slap at President Barack Obama, former President Bill Clinton will headline a fundraiser for a New York congresswoman challeng...

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Carolyn Maloney Vows To Challenge Gillibrand In 2010 Senate Race

AP | KIMBERLY HEFLING | Posted 08.01.2009 | Politics

Read More: Steve Israel, New York, Democratic Party, New York Senate Seat, Democrats, Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Senator, Carolyn Maloney, Politics News

WASHINGTON — New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney has decided to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in the state's Democratic primary, setting the stage...

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Democrats and Democracy in New York

Lincoln Mitchell | Posted 07.11.2009 | Politics

Read More: Andrew Cuomo, New York State, David Paterson, New York State Democrats, Kirstin Gillibrand, Charlie Rangel, Democratic Party, Steve Israel, Republican Party, New York City, Politics News
Lincoln Mitchell

It has been a bad week for New York State Democrats. Not only did they lose control of the state senate, but New York State's most powerful congressman managed to bicker with the president.

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Obama Clears The Field For Gillibrand In New York

Politico | Posted 06.15.2009 | Politics

Read More: Steve Israel, Rep. Steve Israel, President Obama, Obama, Kirsten Gillibrand Senate Seat, Kirsten Gillibrand, Politics News

President Obama has cleared the Democratic primary field for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in New York, two Democrats said, asking Rep. Steve Israel not...

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Steve Israel May Challenge Kirsten Gillibrand

The Huffington Post | Megan Slack | Posted 06.11.2009 | Politics

Read More: Rep. Steve Israel, Steve Israel 2010, Kirsten Gillibrand Senate Seat, Kirsten Gillibrand, Kirsten Gillibrand 2010, Steve Israel, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Carolyn Maloney, Politics News

UPDATE: In an effort to clear the field for Kirsten Gillibrand's 2010 Senate race, the City Hall is reporting that President Obama used Rahm Emanuel a...

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Cheney Urges Transparency for Obama at 100 Days

Ari Melber | Posted 06.09.2009 | Politics

Read More: Steve Israel, Twitter, Cheney, Mcaskill, 100 Days, Obama 100 Days, Bybee, Twitter Politics, Torture, Politics News
Ari Melber

On Monday night, the former Vice President announced that he was "formally" asking the administration to release secret documents that, he says, show the utility of torture.

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Obama's Auto Pitch: Crush Those Clunkers

Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang | Posted 05.01.2009 | Green

Read More: Energy, White House, Politics, Gasoline, Bailout, Green, Oil, Cars, Obama, Green Energy, Gas Guzzlers, Global Warming, Detroit, Jay Inslee, Steve Israel, Detroit-Michigan, Green News
Dan Becker and James Gerstenzang

Unveiling his far-reaching auto plan, President Obama gave a nod to a little-noticed movement in Congress to clear the roads of gas-guzzling clunkers best destined for the crusher.

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Let's Trash the Guzzlers!

Jack Hidary | Posted 05.01.2009 | Green

Read More: Steve Israel, Hr 1550, Schumer, Hr 520, S 247, Dianne Feinstein, Cash for Clunkers, Inslee, Foreign Oil, Guzzlers, Oil, Oil Dependence, Green News
Jack Hidary

Obama came out with a plan yesterday to address the auto sector's woes. He called for an immediate program to get inefficient cars off the road and incent Americans to buy efficient cars.

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Demand 100% tax on bailout bonuses!

Rep. Eric J.J. Massa | Posted 04.17.2009 | Politics

Read More: Aig, Eric Massa, Bailout, Ny-29, Steve Israel, Politics News
Rep. Eric J.J. Massa

Friends, It's been an incredibly busy day in our office. Last night I met with Congressman Steve Israel and signed onto his bill, The Bailout Bonus T...

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Impolite or Not, Congress Twittered While Obama Spoke

Ari Herzog | Posted 03.28.2009 | Media

Read More: Jared Polis, Congress, Qik, Twitter, Social Networking, Earl Blumenauer, Bob Inglis, Judge Carter, Chris Dodd, Jeff Flake, Robert Menendez, Rob Wittman, Steve Israel, John Shimkus, Barack Obama, Social Media, George Radanovich, Twittering, Don Manzullo, John Ensign, Chuck Grassley, Bob Latta, Cathy-Mcmorris-Rodgers, New Media, Microblogging, John Culberson, Claire McCaskill, Media News
Ari Herzog

About half a dozen members of Congress (from both political parties) thumbed their iPhones and BlackBerries and twittered while President Obama spoke about the economy and technology.

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Sam Stein

NY Senate Tea Leaves: Paterson And Possible Clinton Replacement Return From Iraq

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 01.24.2009 | Politics

Read More: Paterson Kennedy, Steve Israel, Iraq Trip, Clinton Replacement, New York Senate Seat, Caroline Kennedy, Paterson Israel, Media Frenzy, David Paterson, Paterson Senate Seat, Paterson Media, Politics News

Gov. David Paterson, the keyholder to the coveted Senate seat in New York, returned on Christmas Eve from a trip to Iraq and Afghanistan with a potent...

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WATCH>> Congressman Rallies Support Online To Update Voting Laws

Jacob Soboroff | Posted 07.25.2008 | Home

Read More: Steve Israel, Election Reform, Congress, Weekend Voting Act, Vote, Why Tuesday, Home News
Jacob Soboroff

U.S. Rep. Steve Israel hits the streets of D.C. and the halls of the Capitol to ask a simple question, which most members of Congress can't answer: Why do we vote on Tuesday?

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