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Congressman Kennedy Champions Veterans in House Veterans Affairs Committee Markup

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Kennedy Introduced Five Amendments for Committee Consideration to Support Veterans and VA Employees; House Republicans Voted No WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) reaffirmed his commitment to our nation’s veterans during a House Veterans Affairs Committee legislative markup, introducing a series of common-sense amendments to protect veterans’ employment, ensure adequate…

Congressman Kennedy Hosts Roundtable With Veterans to Address Key Issues and Support Needs

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Kennedy, a Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Gathers Direct Insight from Veterans BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) convened a veterans’ roundtable to hear directly from local veterans and advocates about the most pressing issues affecting the community, including staffing shortages at the Buffalo VA Medical Center, healthcare access delays, and persistent…

Congressman Kennedy Statement on the Republican Budget Resolution

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BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after voting against the Republican Budget Resolution:   “The Republican Budget Resolution passed today in the House of Representatives begins the process of the largest Medicaid cut since the program’s inception. Make no mistake: this was a vote to cut essential healthcare services for seniors,…

Congressman Kennedy Celebrates WWII Veteran Edgar C. Wilke’s 100th Birthday in WNY and Washington

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Kennedy Presented Wilke With Medals Including The Bronze Star And Purple Heart For WWII Service WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) commemorated the 100th birthday of Edgar C. Wilke. Born April 5, 1925, and a native of Western New York, Mr. Wilke served in the 24th Infantry Division of the 21st Regiment during World War II, achieving the rank of Private First…

Congressman Kennedy Condemns Trump Administration’s Latest Cuts to Veterans Services

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A Leaked Memo From The Department Of Veteran Affairs Details Plan To Slash Workforce By As Many As 83,000 Employees This Year  WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement as President Trump’s Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is poised to lay off more than 83,000 employees this year, according to a leaked internal VA memo. “This…

Congressman Kennedy Statement Following Trump’s Address to Congress

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump delivered his address to a Joint Session of Congress: “Once again, when presented with an opportunity to unite the country, President Trump chose division. The American people are demanding solutions to lower the cost of living, make healthcare more affordable, and keep our communities…

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…

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…