Sentences with phrase «of local congressman»

In 1907, the city's name was changed to Tomball in honor of local congressman Thomas Henry Ball, who helped to develop the Port of Houston by convincing the railroad to run a line through downtown area of the city.

In 1907, the city's name was changed to Tomball in honor of local congressman Thomas Henry Ball, who helped to develop the Port of Houston by convincing the railroad to run a line through downtown area of the city.

Not exact matches

«The main problem is it is going to hurt local grocery stores,» Khanna, a Democratic congressman whose district includes a large portion of Silicon Valley, said on «Squawk Alley.»

Waxman's interest, though, is more local: The long time L.A. congressman worries about the future of the local L.A. Times.

The tour was immediately followed by a roundtable discussion featuring the Congressman, GMA CEO Pamela Bailey, Freshpet CEO Billy Cyr, Furmano's Foods CEO Chad Geise, Bimbo Bakeries USA VP of HR Jonathan Berger, local officials, Lehigh Valley suppliers, and other stakeholders from across the Pennsylvania agriculture supply chain.

The congressman said he's acutely aware the effect the proposed elimination of the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction could have on homeowners in New York.

Personally, I would argue that any American who can not name his or her Senator, Congressman, State Governor, Local Representative, and at least five members of the Supreme Court should be ignored.

(You were one of the 23 people who did X in your Congressional District) Organize call - ins to talk shows at the local level (thanks Wellstone Camp) Target specialized media (ethnic, religious, association, etc.) Do something newsworthy, eg «activists are collecting dead bugs to deliver to Congressman Porker today.

As residents in high - tax states brace for bigger tax bills under the recently passed federal tax overhaul, a New Jersey congressman is pushing local governments to adopt a strategy that could save homeowners thousands of dollars.

A local congressman and two fan groups applauded the news in front of Ralph Wilson Stadium Monday.

And in a big speech that touches on those topics, Buffalo - area Congressman Brian Higgins sees transformation of a «Gateway» Peace Bridge as perhaps the largest local project that could get a boost without being mentioned specifically tonight:

Two local congressmen, one from each major political party, stood together with representatives of numerous health and patient interests to celebrate the act's passage.

To drive the point home, we find our Republican congressman, Lee Zeldin, assisting the Democrat - majority town board to regain local control of the airport by writing letters to the F.A.A., drafting legislation, publicly supporting the town board's restrictions, and holding rallies in the Peconic region to promote the great work he is doing assisting East Hampton Town to bring much needed noise relief for the East End.

Tomorrow, Congressman Serrano will be joined by local elected officials for the renaming ceremony of the Morris Heights Post Office in honor of Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., in order to commemorate the life and legacy of a war hero, civil rights, and community leader.

«Congressman Ellison recognizes that progressive politics matter at the most local of levels: to families seeking a job that pays the bills, to kids from low - income families hoping to go to college, and to parents worried about whether their kids of color will be treated fairly by the criminal justice system.

Congressman Espaillat Hosts Safety Forum at 52nd Precinct by Robert Press The room at Our Lady of Angels had community residents, Bronx Police Precinct Commanders, and the NCO officers from the local precincts.

Many farmers across the East End of Long Island are hoping their congressman will push for immigration reform in order to stabilize the local agricultural industry's workforce and allow them to hire enough workers.

This past Mon., May 7th, Congressman Charles Rangel joined local arts leaders, students and parents as he announced this year's winner, Srey Beaulac of the The Dwight School, of the 15th Congressional District's Congressional Arts Competition, at the Harlem State Office Building.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Surrounded by local Republican lawmakers Saturday, Congressman Chris Collins laid out his amendment to the Republican American Health Care Act that he says would lift the Medicaid burden off the backs of county taxpayers.

Western New York Congressman Brian Higgins met with a group of local, suburban high school students to discuss gun reform.

Several Republican congressmen and women in New York have already said they are against getting rid of the state and local property tax deductions, including John Faso of the Hudson Valley and Peter King of Staten Island.

Asked about Kingson's announcement, Katko's campaign released the following statement: «Congressman Katko is focused on serving the people of Central New York and addressing local priorities like economic growth, mental healthcare, the heroin epidemic and poverty.

Following his own statement and statements from several supporters, Espaillat answered questions from the press, including whether he believes that Charles Rangel has willfully neglected small business owners, how does he reconcile his criticisms with the reality that many local residents decried the lack of shopping and services before this «big - box» mall existed, whether his «40/40/20» housing formula, in place of the common «80/20», is a state or federal issue and his view of Congressman Rangel's argument that Rangel's experience allows him to more productively represent the district.

The late, great Massachusetts congressman, Tip O'Neill, who said, «all politics is local» probably was thinking of Mr. Stringer, who probably was not even born at the time.

Yesterday morning some of Reed's constituents crowded his local office to stage a sit - in until they could speak with the Congressman.

«So the fact is we are doing projects like this, under fire, all around the world and yet in our own country, after a disaster, it literally takes the repeated action of a United States congressman working with a county executive and a great state senator and an assemblymen and local elected officials a-thousand days to get a two - lane bridge replaced.

Since then, Congressman Brian Higgins along with other local politicians have called for the removal of other toll booths, specifically at the Williamsville and Lackawanna toll booths.

Dedication Ceremony at Sholem Aleichem Houses Honors Legendary Bronxite BRONX, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester), joined by Congressman Eliot Engel (D - Bronx / Westchester), Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D - Bronx), Councilman Andrew Cohen (D - Bronx), Esther Nelson, and a bevy of local community members, -LSB-...]

Still, local Republican county leaders who do not back Turner fear a primary will drain the resources of their candidates at the expense of boosting the freshman congressman to a statewide audience.

In testimony during the Senate's confirmation hearings last week, the local congressman for the 16th District, Jose Serrano, praised the nomination of native Bronxite Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court.

BRONX, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester), joined by Congressman Eliot Engel (D - Bronx / Westchester), Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D - Bronx), Councilman Andrew Cohen (D - Bronx), Esther Nelson, and a bevy of local community members, friends and neighbors, celebrated and honored the life of legendary Bronxite Bess Myerson at the Sholem Aleichem Houses in Kingsbridge on Sunday, April 19th.

«I am pleased we are already seeing the local benefits of the economic stimulus bill,» said Congressman Michael Arcuri.

Library System Director Mary Jean Jakubowski, Congressman Brian Higgins and local performer Rodney Appleby, unveiled details of «Bullying Stops Here» by signing a banner pledging their support in the stand against bullying.

With Congressman Brian Higgins looking on at his side, Shawn Halloran of Local 3342 speaks in support of a bill known as the Social Security Accountability Act, introduced by Higgins on Tuesday.

Since then, Congressman Brian Higgins along with other local politicians have called for the removal of other toll...

FAIR LAWN, N.J. — As residents in high - tax states brace for bigger tax bills under the recently passed federal tax overhaul, a New Jersey congressman is pushing local governments to adopt a strategy that could save homeowners thousands of dollars.

Congressman John Faso speaks after taking the local oath of office during a ceremony Friday Jan. 6, 2017 in Ghent, NY.

Congressman Brian Higgins said: «This project was a collaboration of federal, state, local and private investment along with the aid of over $ 4 dollars in Federal Low - Income Housing Tax credits.

Among the local elected officials present were Congressman Charles Rangel, State Senator Adriano Espaillat, Assemblymember Guillermo Linares, Councilmember Ydanis Rodríguez and Councilmember Vanessa Gibson, Chair of the Public Safety Committee.

In a 227 - 205 vote, the Republican majority approved the tax legislation despite opposition by 13 of its members, including both Long Island GOP congressmen, over the removal of significant state and local tax deductions.

Kemble was asking Hinchey questions about a local development project in which the congressman reportedly has a financial interest and for which he has also secured $ 800,000 worth of federal funding.

A view of Fuhrmann Boulevard, which was recently updated in a $ 65 million investment, and the Skyway, which Congressman Brian Higgins says is among numerous local roads and bridges deemed either structurally deficient or obsolete.

News of Miller's retirement first surfaced on Twitter Wednesday after the Congressman reportedly began contacting local elected officials in his district with the news.

Western New York Congressman Brian Higgins, who has been part of the fight to change the rules, was joined by two local fan groups outside of Ralph Wilson Stadium Monday afternoon.

Congressman Chris Collins, along with local medical experts and families living with rare diseases, urged members of the U.S. Senate to pass legislation that boosts funds for research.

Libertarian Paul Passarelli, a local businessman and president of Solar and Thermal Systems Inc., is in a three - way race for U.S. Senate in Connecticut against Democrat Congressman Chris Murphy and Republican Linda McMahon, a former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment.

Upstate New York Congressman Chris Gibson led a gathering of state and local leaders Tuesday in Schoharie County, with the intent to spark FEMA to make a decision.

Constantinides has previously been endorsed by Congressman Joe Crowley (D - Jackson Heights), several members of the City Council, New York's Working Families Party, 1199SEIU, Brooklyn - Queens NOW PAC, Hotel Trades Council, Local 32BJ Service Employees International Union, Amalgamated Transit Union, City Council's Progressive Caucus Alliance, and Democracy for NYC.

To borrow former congressman Maurice Hinchey's colorful phrase, red - state Republicans are «placing the boot on the neck» of blue - state Democrats by limiting deductions on state and local taxes.

Former congressman Michael McMahon appears to have removed himself from consideration, leaving the hopes of most local Democrats in the hands of Assemblyman Michael Cusick.