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October 2, 2012
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STATEN ISLAND, NY - Today, Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY) announced that he has received the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his re-election campaign.  The attached letter of endorsement from U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas Donahue praises Rep. Grimm’s commitment to pro-business policies that encourage economic growth and help create jobs.“President Obama’s failed policies have left our economy in a stagnant state and...
September 28, 2012
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STATEN ISLAND, NY – Today, Congressman Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY) announced that he has received the endorsement of four key veterans groups for his re-election campaign in New York’s 11th Congressional District: Afghanistan & Iraq Veterans for Congress (AIVC), Move America Forward PAC (MAF), Combat Veterans for Congress PAC, and National Defense PAC.“It takes strong leadership to keep our country safe.  As fellow members of the military...
September 28, 2012
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By: Jillian Jorgensen / Staten Island AdvanceFriday, September 28, 2012STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. --- The largest private investment in Staten Island history will usher in the largest observation wheel in the world, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Thursday to an enraptured audience at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St. George.Bloomberg laid out a $480 million plan to transform two city-owned sites along the waterfront in St. George from parking...
September 24, 2012
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STATEN ISLAND, NY - Late this morning, campaign staff arrived at Congressman Michael Grimm’s Campaign HQ located at 2582 Hylan Boulevard to find the office vandalized and burglarized.  Two large chunks of cement and smaller rocks had been thrown through the windows, breaking three 4’x8’ vertical window panes. Police believe this was a cover-up for the burglary in which the suspect corrupted and erased the hard-drive of the campaign computer...
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June 20, 2012
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY) issued the following statement on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s 23-17 vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for failing to turnover necessary documents in the Operation Fast and Furious investigation and in President Obama’s offer of executive privilege:“It is a sad day for America when the President of the United States intervenes...
June 6, 2012
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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...
June 5, 2012
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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...
June 1, 2012
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STATEN ISLAND, NY – Tuesday, Congressman Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY) will receive an endorsement from New York’s postal unions. He will be joined by members of the New York State Association of Letter Carriers (NYSALC), 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 quality postal services, opposing the closure...
May 18, 2012
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY) voted in support of the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House 299-120, and includes his amendment to save Brooklyn’s 24th National Guard Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (WMD-CST) from proposed cuts. The Defense Department recommended disestablishing two of the 57 CSTs in FY13, specifically in New York and Florida. Yesterday, Rep. Grimm’s amendment...

Endorsements

  • Afghanistan & Iraq Veterans for Congress
  • Combat Veterans for Congress
  • 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