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WNY Labor Leader Peter De Jesús Jr. to Join Congressman Kennedy for Trump’s First Address to Congress

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Kennedy, De Jesús Jr. Take Fight From WNY To Washington To Defend Workers and Families From Harmful Trump Administration Actions WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) will be joined by Peter De Jesús Jr., President, Western New York Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, as his guest to President Trump’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress.  After taking office on…

Congressman Kennedy Demands Trump End Trade War with Canada Ahead of Midnight Deadline

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Last Month, Kennedy Led 63 Of His House Colleagues In Opposing Tariffs On Canada, Which Will Serve As A Consumer Tax On Americans WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement as the Trump Administration prepares to impose disastrous tariffs on Canada at midnight tonight:  “It’s been one month since I led 63 of my colleagues, representing tens of…

Congressman Kennedy Defends Medicaid Alongside WNY Healthcare, Labor, Community, and Elected Leaders

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BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) joined Western New York leaders to address the dire threat to Medicaid posed by the recent Republican budget resolution. The House-passed budget puts $880 billion of healthcare funding on the chopping block. Kennedy and other leaders emphasized the devastating impact these cuts would have on 5.5 million New Yorkers and 80 million Americans…

Congressman Kennedy Statement on Trump Meeting with Zelenskyy

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump’s disastrous meeting with President Zelenskyy:  “What occurred today in the Oval Office was disgraceful. Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy was demeaning, disrespectful, and beneath the dignity of the Office of the President of the United States. Let’s be clear: Ukraine is a…

Kennedy Condemns Trump Administration's Cuts to VA Workforce; Advocates for Increased Staffing During Hearing

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Kennedy To Veterans: “I’m Disgusted By the Way You’ve Been Treated” WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a House Committee on Veterans Affairs’ legislative hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) expressed outrage over the treatment of federal workers who are responsible for delivering the benefits and care veterans have earned and deserve, noting that many such workers are veterans…

Congressman Kennedy Condemns Trump and Musk’s Assault on WNY’s Federal Workforce on House Floor

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Kennedy Pledges To Defend WNY Federal Workforce From Wrongful Firings WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to defend federal workers in Western New York and across the country, condemning President Trump and Elon Musk for their attempt to cut federal workers and decimate services hardworking families rely…

Congressman Kennedy Stands Up For WNY’s Federal Workers Amid Elon Musk’s Attack on Civil Servants

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Kennedy Convened Roundtable With Labor Union Representatives To Discuss Slashes To WNY Federal Workforce BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) hosted a roundtable with labor union leaders to discuss the devastating impact of recent actions by the Trump administration targeting dedicated public servants. Joined by labor representatives from nearly a dozen labor unions, Kennedy…

Congressman Kennedy Announces Over $73,000 in Federal Funding for Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Research

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Grant Will Facilitate Archeological Research at the Site of the Cataract House NIAGARA FALLS, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) joined Sara Capen, Executive Director of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino, Legislator Jeffrey Elder, Niagara Falls NAACP President Renae Kimble, Niagara Falls Council Member Brian Archie, Niagara Falls Council…

WITH UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SET TO LOSE $47 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING, SENATOR GILLIBRAND, REP. KENNEDY, HIGHLIGHT POTENTIAL UPHEAVAL OF LOCAL ECONOMY, END TO LIFESAVING MEDICAL RESEARCH

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National Institutes Of Health Funding Supports 30,000 Jobs and $8 Billion In Economic Activity In New York Alone; Funding Cuts Will Cost Jobs, Derail Critical Research, And Endanger Public Health BUFFALO, N.Y. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Tim Kennedy visited the University at Buffalo to highlight the impact of President Trump’s recent cuts to National…

Congressman Kennedy Presents Military Service Medals to Veteran & Buffalo Small Business Owner Efrain Burgos

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Infantryman Who Entered U.S. Army from Puerto Rico Brings Old San Juan Vibe to Niagara Street Salon BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) presented Buffalo small business owner Efrain Burgos with the military service medals he earned while serving in the United States Army over 40 years ago.   “It is an honor to pay tribute to U.S. Army Specialist Efrain Burgos for the…