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Congressman Kennedy, Councilwoman Everhart Join Educators and Community Leaders to Defend WNY Schools

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President Trump’s Attempt To Eliminate The Department of Education Would Decimate Access To The American Dream Jeopardizes Nearly 1,000 Teacher Positions In Kennedy’s District BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Buffalo Common Councilwoman Zeneta B. Everhart stood with Western New York educators, students, and elected officials to defend public schools in the face of…

Congressman Kennedy Defends Social Security on House Floor: “A Solemn Promise We Must Keep”

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Amid Attacks On Social Security Administration Services and Workforce, Kennedy Defends This Vital Social Safety Net WASHINGTON, DC — In a speech delivered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) defended Social Security amid attacks from the Trump Administration, including actions taken by Elon Musk to access private beneficiary data, the Social…

Congressman Kennedy: New Trump Administration Rules Will Hurt Vulnerable Seniors Who Rely On Social Security

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New Rules Requiring In-Person Verification Are An Attack On The Promise of Social Security BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced new rules requiring beneficiaries to verify their identity in-person, eliminating over-the-phone service. The new rules are set to take effect on March…

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…

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…

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…