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Journal News: OPINION: Mike Lawler's moderate approach is one we should not take for granted

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I was both shocked and dismayed by Dr. Dara Kass’ Sept. 19 article on lohud excoriating Rep. Mike Lawler.   Like Dr. Kass, I am one of Lawler’s constituents, and my experience with him has been completely opposite of the congressman she described in her article. To portray Lawler as an apparatchik of former President Donald Trump is a complete misrepresentation. In fact, the…

LTE: Examiner News: Jeanne: Lawler’s Level-Headed Approach Needed in Congress

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With all the chaos in the world of politics, we, unfortunately, often do not expect much of our leaders these days. A reliable exception is Congressman Mike Lawler, who has managed to serve our district admirably without falling victim to the partisan fighting that is plaguing Congress. Lawler is the fourth most bipartisan member of the House of Representatives and a champion of the…

Fox News: Bipartisan lawmakers put UN on notice over 'rampant anti-Israel bias'

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GOP Rep Mike Lawler, Dem Rep Jared Moskowitz are leading the bill FIRST ON FOX: A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is moving to insulate Israel fromany possible political turbulence at the United Nations. A bill led by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., would block funding from U.N. agencies that try to restrict Israel’s participation in global…

Fox News: 9/11 conspirators' future plea deals in jeopardy as NY House Republicans move to block them

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The White House said it had no role in the plea deals, which were revoked just two days after they were announced A group of New York House Republicans is moving to ensure that the alleged plotters of the 9/11 terror attacks cannot score a deal to avoid the death penalty. "The Justice for 9/11 Act will ensure that no future plea deal will be offered to these terrorists by…

Rockland County Times: Lawler Proposes Tax Credit for IVF treatment

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This week, Congressman Mike Lawler held a press conference with local residents at the Westchester Medical Center to unveil crucial legislation expanding access to IVF for New York families. The IVF Access and Affordability Act would create a tax credit – $20,000 for individuals and $40,000 for couples filing jointly – for assisted reproductive technology expenses, providing much-needed…

New York Post: Bill would bar future death penalty-free 9/11 plea deals for KSM, terror plotters: ‘Anything less is a disservice’

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The federal government would be barred from entering into any future death penalty-free plea deals with terror mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and others accused in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks under legislation introduced by New York Republican lawmakers. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-Rockland) introduced the “Justice for 9/11 Act” following the outcry over the plea deal military…

LTE: Examiner News: Mariah: Lawler’s Commitment to Constituents and District Have Been Impressive

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It’s almost every other week that I see Congressman Mike Lawler’s mobile office hours and Town Halls advertised. After a little careful research, I realized that he and his staff have made an appearance in virtually every town and village in our district, and are certainly on track to do so by Election Day... Lawler is a different kind of congressman. He’s there for the tough…

Examiner News: Officials Oppose OSHA’s Emergency Response Proposal

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U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (R) and other officials held a press conference at the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department Monday to address the new OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) rule that could harm local fire departments and taxpayers. Lawler was joined by State Assemblyman Matt Slater (R-Yorktown), State Senator Rob Rolison (R), and many Putnam Valley volunteer…

City & State: Reps. Lawler and Malliotakis Ranked #20 on "Transportation Power 100" List

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The 2024 Transportation Power 100 The leaders who decide how New Yorkers get around. 20. Mike Lawler & Nicole Malliotakis Co-Chairs, Congressional Anti-Congestion Tax Caucus Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to indefinitely delay congestion pricing is a big win for Rep. Nicole Malliotakis of Staten Island and Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler, who have been battling the proposal on the…

NBC News: Congress demands answers from Secret Service after Trump assassination attempt

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Top leaders in Congress quickly unified to rebuke a failed assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a Saturday rally, demanding briefings and planning investigations into the incident that left the former president injured. “Congress will do a full investigation of the tragedy yesterday to determine where there were lapses in security and anything else that the American people…