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The principal of a public elementary school in New York City decided to pull the song “Proud to be an American” from the school's kindergarten commencement ceremony and replace it with Justin Bieber’s “Baby” so as not to “offend other cultures."
Principal Greta Hawkins ordered a CD playing Lee Greenwood's song to be shut off at a ceremony rehearsal, staffers told the New York Post.. “We don’t want to offend other cultures,” they quoted her as...
The congressman appeared in today’s Washington Post:One week after Senators from both sides of the aisle unveiled a new immigration reform and job creation measure, Republicans and Democrats have again linked up to introduce the same bill in the House.Startup Act 2.0 would allow immigrants who obtain graduate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math to stay and work in the country; reform made necessary, proponents say, by demand for...
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night, Congressman Michael G. Grimm (R-NYC) introduced the Startup Act 2.0 (H.R. 5893) in the House of Representatives. The Startup Act 2.0 is a bipartisan bill to create and keep jobs in NYC and the U.S.; increase America’s access to talent in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by reforming high-skilled visa policies; and create opportunities for startup businesses with tax incentives and...
The congressman appeared in today’s Staten Island Advance:
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Rep. Michael Grimm says raising the Bayonne Bridge is dead in the water unless the Port Authority -- and the governors of New York and New Jersey -- come up with a plan to offset the onerous tolls paid by New York Container Terminal truckers, which threaten to put Howland Hook out of business in a few years."It's all-out war," declared Grimm (R-Staten Island/...
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Today, Congressman Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY) received an endorsement from a group of postal unions, which included the New York State Association of Letter Carriers (NYSALC), the National Postal Mail Handlers Union (NPMHU), and the National Rural Letter Carriers' Association (NRLCA). Rep. Grimm has a strong record supporting postal workers, fighting to maintain postal services, opposing the closure of the Manor Road Facility...
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WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) issued the following statement in response to the news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won the Israeli election: “I congratulate Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his election victory. Israel has always been our close ally, and Netanyahu has helped make our friendship even stronger. His leadership, conviction, and...
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) issued the following statement on his vote to avert the Fiscal Cliff and permanently extend middle class tax cuts:“Tonight’s vote was necessary to prevent a tax hike on the middle class, and I commend Speaker Boehner for his leadership in working with House republicans as Congress moved forward with this difficult vote. Making tax cuts permanent for 99% of Americans is a...
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R,C-SI/Brooklyn) issued the following statement in reaction to the detainment of fellow U.S. Marine Jon Hammar in Mexico. Hammar has been detained in a drug cartel-controlled Mexican prison since August 13th when he declared an antique shotgun at the Texas-Mexico border and was charged with possessing a gun used by the Mexican military - a felony punishable up to 15 years in prison. “Until U.S...
NEW YORK, NY – On the eve of a vote by the Metropolitan Transit Authority to increase fares Congressman Michael Grimm (R-C, Brooklyn, S.I.), State Senator Martin J. Golden (R,C,I - Brooklyn), and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (R,C- Brooklyn, S.I.) are again urging MTA Chairman Joseph Lhota and all board members, to oppose the plan to raise tolls on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge at tomorrow's meeting.The plan would make the Verrazano...
WASHINGTON – To help families and businesses struggling to rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, U.S. Reps. Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Michael Grimm (R-NY), John Larson (D-CT), Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ), Charles B. Rangel (D-NY), Jon Runyan (R-NJ) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) today announced legislation to provide tax relief to the victims of the devastating storm that caused widespread destruction throughout...
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Afghanistan & Iraq Veterans for Congress -
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ConservAmerica -
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani -
Humane Society Legislative Fund -
International Association of Fire Fighters -
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers -
International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots -
International Union of Operating Engineers -
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades -
Laborers International Union of North America -
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association -
Move America Forward Freedom PAC -
National Association of Letter Carriers -
National Defense PAC -
National Federation of Independent Business -
National Postal Mail Handlers Union -
National Right to Life -
National Rural Letter Carriers Association -
National Vietnam & Gulf War Veterans Coalition -
New York City Building and Construction Trades Council -
New York State Fraternal Order of Police -
Recreational Fishing Alliance -
Seafarers International Union of North America - Brotherhood of the Sea -
Sheet Metal Workers International Association -
Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro -
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Superior Officers Benevolent Association -
Uniformed Fire Officers Association -
Uniformed Firefighters Association -
United Association Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and HVAC Service Techs -
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America -
United States Chamber of Commerce -
United Transportation Union -
United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers
