Schumer: Army Will Scrap Privatization Plans Oct 27, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, D-NY, and other Congressional representatives. The Government Accountability Office last week, citing flaws in the cost comparison analysis, said the Defense Department's privatization plan would waste taxpayer dollars. (Newsmax)
GAO: Army shouldn't privatize West Point jobs Oct 21, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, D-NY. The measure would prevent the Pentagon from moving forward with plans to privatize nearly 6,000 civilian and military jobs. In March, the Army said it wanted Ginn Group of Peachtree City, Ga. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
US president's helicopter fleet costs billions Oct 8, 2009
Maurice Hinchey said the Pentagon's plan to abandon aircraft built by Lockheed Martin Corp. and buy a new fleet with similar capabilities at a cost of up to $22 billion for delivery as late as in 2024 is "beyond illogical.". He represents the district where the helicopters are made. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
NY regulators release gas drilling rules Oct 1, 2009
The new rules, released for public review Wednesday, apply to the New York portion of the Marcellus Shale region a largely untapped gas reserve that also runs through parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. They are in addition to statewide oil and gas regulations released in 1992. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Senators push for $250 supplement for seniors Oct 1, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y.. "The least that we should do in the midst of a terrible recession -- for older citizens and for families across the country -- is to make sure that we can provide some measure of relief that this legislation provides," Mr. Casey said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Obama: Innovation will shape the future Sep 25, 2009
Among the crowd were Gov. David Paterson, U.S. Representatives Maurice Hinchey (D-22nd), Paul Tonko (D-21st) and Scott Murphy (D-20th), state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, state Sen. John Sampson (D, WF-19th) and Albany Mayor Gerald Jennings. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Arcuri: Rebuking Congressman Wilson inappropriate Sep 21, 2009
Dan Maffei of Syracuse, Eric Massa of Corning and Maurice Hinchey of Hurley joined Arcuri in the vote. Like Arcuri, Maffei and Massa could face tough election battles next year. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
House rebukes Wilson Sep 16, 2009
Maurice Hinchey (N.Y.), Paul Hodes (N.H.), Dennis Kucinich (Ohio), Dan Maffei (N.Y.), Eric Massa (N.Y.), Jim McDermott (Wash. Gwen Moore (Wis. (USA Today)
Pass, or pay food bill? Sep 8, 2009
During the vote in the U.S. House, congressmen John Hall, NY-19, and Scott Murphy, NY-20, voted yes on HR 2749; Maurice Hinchey, NY-22, voted no. Hinchey was part of a group of congressmen who sponsored the Kaptur/Farr Amendment, which recommends changes to the Food Safety Act. The proposal recommends removing unintended negative impacts on family farms, local and regional food systems, conservation and the environment. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Preserve the Hudson's legacy Aug 1, 2009
Maurice Hinchey of Ulster County has proposed legislation providing funds for the state's Hudson River Estuary Program, which will help safeguard the valley's scenic and heritage treasures. Only the state isn't pulling its weight. (Albany Times Union)
Defense secretary scores big wins on weapons cuts Jul 26, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., whose congressional district includes a Lockheed Martin Corp. factory where the aircraft are being assembled. Lawmakers defend the moves, saying the Defense Department is being too quick to shut down programs U.S. taxpayers have invested heavily in. (Anchorage Daily News)
Panel OKs $128 billion for Iraq, Afghanistan Jul 23, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., which could keep construction going for five presidential helicopters. The aircraft would be assembled at a Lockheed Martin Corp. factory in Owego in Hinchey's upstate district. (MSNBC -- Politics)
House Panel Opposes Privatization Of Civilian Jobs At Military Posts Jul 17, 2009
Maurice Hinchey authored the provision and said the move could keep about 6,000 federal jobs nationwide from going private. The move at West Point is one of several under way to privatize jobs to save money. (KWTX.com, TX)
Dems, White House at odds on F-22 funding Jul 17, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., and others contend that terminating the existing program would waste $3. 2 billion spent on the helicopters and risk further job loss. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Gas drilling drawing concerns over environmental impact Jun 20, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley. The important thing is to do it in a responsible way. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Lifting the 'Halliburton loophole' Jun 19, 2009
and Maurice Hinchey (D-N.Y.). The bills would overturn a 2005 exemption to the Safe Water Drinking Act, and require public disclosure of chemicals used by oil and gas companies in hydraulic fracturing. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Colo., NY Reps Want Regulation of Gas 'Fracking' Jun 5, 2009
Diana DeGette of Colorado and Maurice Hinchey of New York plan to reintroduce a bill that would repeal a ban on regulating the process, called hydraulic fracturing, under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. The exemption was part of the 2005 energy bill and followed an Environmental Protection Agency report that found there was little or no threat to underground drinking water from the process. (ABC News -- Wire)
INSIDE WASHINGTON: Starting over on a helicopter Jun 3, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, a Democrat who represents the district where the helicopters are made. "That is going to cost huge amounts of money. That is going to cost multibillions of dollars more than what this is going to cost by just continuing it.". (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Defense jobs: Recession-resistant no more? May 28, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., whose district includes Owego, argue that it would be wasteful to throw out all the work thats been done on the VH-71 program. They are working on a compromise that would include delivery of the helicopters, without some of the high-tech bells and whistles that have driven up the cost. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Dems seek financial rescue of minority-owned broadcasters... May 21, 2009
Edolphus Towns (N.Y.), Maurice Hinchey (N.Y.), Carolyn Maloney (N.Y.), Maxine Waters (Calif. Gregory Meeks (N.Y.), G.K. Butterfield (N.C.), Barbara Lee (Calif. (The Drudge Report)
Safety for the president, jobs for New York May 15, 2009
By MAURICE HINCHEY First published in print: Friday, May 15, 2009. As one of the most outspoken critics of wasteful private contracts in Iraq, I take strong exception to Tom Teepen's column on Wednesday that claims I'm interested in the completion of a new presidential helicopter fleet solely because it's being constructed by workers in Owego, which is in the congressional district I represent. (Albany Times Union)
Can Democrats do it all? May 13, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, New York Democrat, manage to force the new helicopter on Obama that the President says he doesn't need or want, thus grandstanding for an $835 million project in his district (in Owego, Tioga County) and its 800 jobs. Hinchey has sworn to do just that. (Albany Times Union)
Credit card legislation faces Senate test May 2, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., center, and Rep. John Tierney, D-Mass. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
House passes credit card bill that helps consumers May 1, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., center, and Rep ... Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., center, and Rep. (Albany Times Union)
Defense budget a tough sell on Capitol Hill Apr 8, 2009
Maurice Hinchey and Michael Arcuri along with 11 other House members last month sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to avoid wasting the $3 billion already spent on the helicopter project. Up to 800 jobs could be at risk if the Pentagon cuts are approved in the upcoming budget, Hinchey spokesman Jeff Leiberson said Tuesday. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Mr. Gates, back to the present Apr 8, 2009
Maurice Hinchey of Hurley and Michael Arcuri of Utica, both Democrats. Mr. Arcuri rose to the defense of the VH-71, opining to the Binghamton Press ulletin, "Our troops deserve the best protection while serving our country, and so does our commander in chief.". (Albany Times Union)
KEYSTONE CONGRESS Apr 6, 2009
Maurice Hinchey (D-Ulster County). He's introduced a bill "To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of qualified acupuncturist services under part B of the Medicare Program.". (New York Post -- Opinions)
'I heard shooting, very long time ... ' survivor of N.Y. massacre says Apr 4, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, whose congressional district includes Binghamton. But IBM could not immediately confirm that. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Gunman kills 13 in New York siege Apr 4, 2009
Democratic Congressman Maurice Hinchey told AP the gunman had entered a room where people were sitting exams for US citizenship. "It was in the middle of a test. He just went in and opened fire," said Mr Hinchey, whose congressional district includes Binghamton. (BBC News -- Americas)
U.S. drone fires missile in Pakistan, 13 dead Apr 4, 2009
The New York Times quoted representative Maurice Hinchey, whose district includes the town of Binghamton in New York state where the shooting took place, as saying indications were the gunman was an immigrant from Vietnam. With the Afghan insurgency intensifying, the United States began launching more drone strikes against al Qaeda and Taliban militants on the Pakistani side of the border last year. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Suspected N.Y. shooter may have lost job Apr 4, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y. said Friday. Police would not confirm that. (USA Today -- News)
Gunman kills 13 at New York state immigration center Apr 4, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, whose district includes Binghamton, said the gunman had recently been let go from IBM in nearby Johnson City. The man entered a foyer at the American Civic Association and shot two receptionists, Zikuski said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
New York immigrant center shooting leaves 14 dead Apr 4, 2009
Representative Maurice Hinchey, whose district includes Binghamton, told The New York Times that indications are the gunman was an immigrant from Vietnam and the car he used was registered to his father ... Representative Maurice Hinchey. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
US shootout: Pak Taliban claim responsibility Apr 4, 2009
Representative Maurice Hinchey, whose district includes Binghamton, told the New York Times that indications are the gunman was an immigrant from Vietnam. Text. (India Times, India)
'It Was Just Panic' Apr 4, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, whose district includes Binghamton, said the gunman had recently been let go from IBM in Johnson City. He said it was not clear of the gunman's connection to the center. (Fox News)
Gunman had worked at IBM, recently let go... Apr 4, 2009
Maurice Hinchey said earlier Friday. Hinchey said his office was told by four sources the gunman was recently laid off by IBM, but an IBM representative told wcbstv. (The Drudge Report)
14 Dead in NY Citizenship Massacre... Apr 4, 2009
Maurice Hinchey said the gunman had recently been let go from a job at IBM but NBCnewyork has learned that Voong had never worked at the computer giant. Law enforcement sources said it wasn't clear what sparked the massacre. (The Drudge Report)
Police: 'Nobody could escape' Apr 4, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., whose district includes Binghamton, told the Associated Press. "He just went in and opened fire.". (USA Today)
13 slain in 'senseless crime' in N.Y. Apr 4, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, a Democrat whose district includes Binghamton, told the AP that the gunman recently had lost his job at IBM.. Police said they had not determined a motive. (Insight on the News)
Standoff Over, Gunman Suspected Of Killing 13 Is Dead Apr 4, 2009
New York Congressman Maurice Hinchey, whose district includes Binghamton, says the gunman had recently been let go from IBM in Johnson City. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Working boats anchor legacy voyage Mar 30, 2009
Maurice Hinchey, D-Hurley. "This trip will anchor the quadricentennial activities; it will be well-organized and will cover the entire corridor and the legacy of those three explorers and the 400 years of maritime history they helped shape," Mackay said. (Albany Times Union)
Military Can't Be Sued For Malpractice Mar 25, 2009
Maurice Hinchey (D.-N.Y.) who is now fighting to change a military medical doctrine ... Now, New York Congressman Maurice Hinchey a bill, named for Carmelo Rodriguez, to change the doctrine, which led to today's committee hearing. (CBS News)
Malpractice Law Change Mar 25, 2009
Maurice Hinchey (D.-N.Y.) who is now fighting to change a military medical doctrine ... Maurice Hinchey of New York. (CBS News -- US)
New York Special Awash in Cash Mar 21, 2009
Maurice Hinchey (N.Y.), Ed Markey (Mass. Doris Matsui (Calif. (Roll Call)
$5K for Cedar Grove art trail Feb 25, 2009
I was very pleased to secure the federal funds that that will make these grants possible and I look forward to the final passage of an additional 1 million for this historic celebration, said Congressman Maurice Hinchey, who secured 492,000 for Quadricentennial programs and events. These grants will support communities and local organizations throughout the Hudson Valley as they organize events and develop educational materials for the upcoming Quadricentennial. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
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