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@RepPaulTonko

U.S. Representative for New York’s 20th Congressional District including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Amsterdam and surrounding areas.

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    Aug 9

    U.S. COURT: "there was no justification for EPA’s decision in its 2017 order to [continue allowing] in the face of scientific evidence that its residue on food causes neurodevelopmental damage to children."

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  2. 10 hours ago

    I couldn’t be more proud to stand for LGBTQ equality and receive a 100 on ’s Congressional Scorecard. No one should be discriminated against because of who they are, or who they love.

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    Oct 17

    Thank you, , for visiting with our employees and to discuss solutions for the epidemic. We appreciate your time and leadership on this critical issue.

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    Oct 17

    Thank you , for co-sponsoring the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act and helping people with .

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  5. Oct 17

    Proud to celebrate the grand opening of the new Schenectady Train Station! A great day to celebrate the history and beauty of the Electric City!

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  6. Oct 12

    As the grandson of dairy farmers, I understand the importance farming has on the community. That is why I am honored to be a part of this year's Farm Bill Conference Committee, working to ensure that all farmers get the support they deserve!

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    Oct 12

    H.R. 6870 by passed the House and Senate yesterday. To rename the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012 in honor of Representative Louise McIntosh Slaughter. 🏛️

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  8. Oct 11

    Today on International Day of the Girl, is honoring the remarkable 2018 National Gold Award Girl Scouts, including Caroline M. from Nikayuna, at a ceremony at the . Congrats to these young women on being leaders who fought to change the world around them.

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  9. Oct 11

    Good News for Social Security – next year’s COLA will be 2.8 percent. But with the rising costs seniors face – we need to strengthen Social Security. That’s why I’m fighting to .

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  10. Oct 10

    As a member of Congress, one of my top priorities has been improving our nation's mental healthcare system. For too long, mental health has carried a stigma that has slowed our progress toward improving services for those with mental health disorders.

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  11. Oct 10

    As a longtime advocate for those with mental illness, I fought in the New York State Assembly to pass Timothy's Law, which ensured that New Yorkers with mental health concerns are treated on par with those seeking physical health care.

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  12. Oct 9

    The must be a wake-up call to Congress and . The time for is NOW. The consequences of 2 degrees of warming could be devasting, permanent, and lasting for Americans, people across the world, and our planet.

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  13. Oct 5

    Thank you to for your work as the CHP TAP for NY & NJ. And thank you to , , , and for supporting this critical DOE program.

    In celebration of Day, , , , and announced our endorsement of the CHP Support Act. Learn more:
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  14. Oct 5

    I am proud to help author the bipartisan CHP Support Act with ! This bill would authorize Combined Heat & Power Technical Assistance Partnerships. CHP systems reduce energy use, while making manufacturers more competitive & our grid more resilient.

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  15. Oct 5

    For over 4 decades, DOE’s Weatherization Assistance Program has provided weatherization services to millions of low-income households, reducing electricity bills & making homes healthier & safer. Each $ invested in weatherization returns $4.10 to society in benefits

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  16. Oct 5

    Consumers put their trust in Energy Star because it saves them money on their utility bills. These products have saved consumers hundreds of billions of dollars since 1992. That is why I have worked to ensure the continued success of the Energy Star brand

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  17. Oct 5

    In NYS jobs comprise 12% of all construction jobs and 36% of all energy sector jobs. In NY-20 alone there are more than 5,000 jobs!

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  18. Oct 5

    Through , we can create jobs, innovate new technologies, save consumers money, and protect the environment all while reducing energy use. On , I want to highlight a few federal programs that have made these efficiency gains possible.

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  19. Oct 5

    Today is National Energy Efficiency Day. As a long time champion of energy efficiency and clean energy jobs, I believe that energy efficiency should be our fuel of choice.

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  20. Oct 5

    Happy to celebrate at ! Thank you for showing me all of the amazing work you do designing and manufacturing of end-of-arm tools.

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  21. Oct 4

    Manufacturing is the fifth-largest employer in the U.S. I believe in giving incentives to hire and re-train veterans for new, clean energy jobs and strengthening partnerships with businesses to re-train America's workers for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

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