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Homeland Security

One of the most important duties of the federal government is to protect the nation and keep its citizens safe. America faces incredibly challenging and complex security concerns, coming from both external and internal threats. New Yorkers will never forget the attacks of 9/11, and Paul knows we must remain vigilant and intelligent with our resources to make sure they are being used as efficiently and effectively as possible toward this end.

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  • Update on Tonko Action on Ebola

    10/17/14

    ALBANY – As concerns grow locally and across the country about our national response to confirmed cases of the Ebola virus, Congressman Tonko released the following statement:

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  • Tonko Urges Speaker to Cancel Recess, Cites Large To-Do List for House

    09/19/14

    WASHINGTON – Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) joined 42 of his colleagues this week in asking Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) to cancel recess, citing an extensive list of tasks left untouched by the House Majority. The U.S. House of Representatives stood in recess for 38 days from August 1 to September 8 and, after only eight days of work, has recessed again until November 12. Tonko released the following statement in support of the letter he sent to Boehner:

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  • Tonko Announces More Than $500,000 for Local Fire Departments

    08/22/14

    CAPITAL REGION – Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) announced today that local fire departments would receive more than $500,000 in Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) from the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). Rexford Fire District and Duanesburg Fire District #2 are set to receive $150,070 and $387,954 respectively to enhance operations and safety at the facility.

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