New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Must Convince Her Constituents

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David Howard of MO 4:49PM September 08, 2009

CSH of IL: stop repeating inaccurate Clinton smears. For starters:
*In the days following 9/11, Senator Clinton effectively secured $20 billion for NY’s recovery to ensure that all of the promised funding was delivered. Clinton also worked with the families in demanding the creation of the 9/11 Commission and then to implement its findings.
*Senator Clinton successfully advocated for the hundreds of First Responders still suffering from serious health problems as a result of their work at the Word Trace Center, and successfully fought for legislation to improve emergency communication systems. The NY Firefighters endorsed her for President, calling her “their hero.” She also sponsored (along with Senator Burns) the Ensuring Help Arrives Near Callers Employing 911 Act (ENHANCE Act), which was signed into law in December 2004.
*Senator Clinton successfully extended health coverage for National Guard and Reserve soldiers who had none, and she successfully fought to preserve combat pay for injured National Guard and Reserve soldiers recovering in the hospital and passed a law establishing health tracking for returning soldiers. She also successfully fought for enhanced body armor for out troops.
*Clinton authored and helped to pass legislation to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high quality respite care. Each year, 44 million Americans care for an adult family member who has a chronic illness or disability. Clinton’s Lifespan Respite Care Act provides hundreds of millions in grants for states and localities to increase the availability of respite care in their regions, and to help families care for their loved ones.
*Clinton successfully fought the Bush Administration to ensure that Plan B would be available to millions of American women.
* In 2003, Clinton introduced the Pediatric Research Equity Act which gave the FDA authority to secure pediatric studies and labeling of drugs that are widely used for children. This legislation was signed into law in December 2003
* that all of the promised funding was delivered. Clinton also worked with the families in demanding the creation of the 9/11 Commission and then to implement its findings.
that all of the promised funding was delivered. Clinton also worked with the families in demanding the creation of the 9/11 Commission and then to implement its findings.
*Clinton successfully sponsored legislation to extend $2.7 billion in unused State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) funding, providing nearly $1 billion in additional funding for New York.
*Clinton successfully fought to increase “Renewal Communities,” providing incentives to areas in need of economic redevelopment.Areas designated renewal areas received important tax incentives and development initiatives worth an estimated $400 million in New York alone.

frannie of NY 6:37PM March 06, 2009

I don't know where you were living in NY, but to say Hillary did nothing for NY is absolutely ridiculous. I get so tired of uninformed people repeating inaccurate criticisms of Hillary's supposed inexperience, when the woman has been working tirelessly for almost 40 years to improve the lives of average Americans. Just for starters:
*In the days following 9/11, Senator Clinton effectively secured $20 billion for NY’s recovery to ensure that all of the promised funding was delivered. Clinton also worked with the families in demanding the creation of the 9/11 Commission and then to implement its findings.
*Senator Clinton successfully advocated for the hundreds of First Responders still suffering from serious health problems as a result of their work at the Word Trace Center, and successfully fought for legislation to improve emergency communication systems. The NY Firefighters endorsed her for President, calling her “their hero.” She also sponsored (along with Senator Burns) the Ensuring Help Arrives Near Callers Employing 911 Act (ENHANCE Act), which was signed into law in December 2004.
*Senator Clinton successfully extended health coverage for National Guard and Reserve soldiers who had none, and she successfully fought to preserve combat pay for injured National Guard and Reserve soldiers recovering in the hospital and passed a law establishing health tracking for returning soldiers. She also successfully fought for enhanced body armor for out troops.
*Clinton authored and helped to pass legislation to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high quality respite care. Each year, 44 million Americans care for an adult family member who has a chronic illness or disability. Clinton’s Lifespan Respite Care Act provides hundreds of millions in grants for states and localities to increase the availability of respite care in their regions, and to help families care for their loved ones.
*Clinton successfully fought the Bush Administration to ensure that Plan B would be available to millions of American women.
* In 2003, Clinton introduced the Pediatric Research Equity Act which gave the FDA authority to secure pediatric studies and labeling of drugs that are widely used for children. This legislation was signed into law in December 2003
* that all of the promised funding was delivered. Clinton also worked with the families in demanding the creation of the 9/11 Commission and then to implement its findings.
that all of the promised funding was delivered. Clinton also worked with the families in demanding the creation of the 9/11 Commission and then to implement its findings.
*Clinton successfully sponsored legislation to extend $2.7 billion in unused State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) funding, providing nearly $1 billion in additional funding for New York.
*Clinton successfully fought to increase “Renewal Communities,” providing incentives to areas in need of economic redevelopment.

fran20 of NY 6:35PM March 06, 2009

Someone who shakes the tree to release apples for others to gather sounds like a "rainmaker" to me. Isn't that exactly what a representative is supposed to do--create opportunities and prosperity for their constituents? I live in the 20th District and as Kirsten said, we respect and support her because she earned our trust through her accountability. She seemed to be everywhere, open to listening and delivering on the needs of people in the District. She is now doing the same thing for the entire state. There are 19 million people, so it's a larger territory to cover, and millions more to meet, but Gillibrand is up to the task. She is keenly intelligent, strong, and dedicated. She will be an excellent advocate for NY, and will get results.

fran20 of NY 6:04PM March 06, 2009

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/RFKJrNews/148
Senate appointee Kirsten Gillibrand’s former law firm is Boies, Schiller & Flexner.
David Boies, the senior partner at the firm, contributed $25,000 to Gov. Paterson’s campaign committee on December 23, 2008, while the governor was considering Gillibrand’s candidacy.
Boies’ son Chris, also a partner in the firm, contributed another $25,000 on the same day.
Source: The Village Voice (Jan. 22, 2009)

john galt of NY 9:47PM March 03, 2009

So Sen. Gillibrand's alleged priority is jobs?? Then why has she suddenly pledged to work for "comprehensive immigration reform," which would amnesty over 7 million illegal foreign workers, and 12-20 million illegal immigrants overall? This would be terrible for American workers in this era of massive job loss, with over 11 million citizens out of work.

Joe of PA 12:08PM March 03, 2009

Kirsten Gillibrand will win over skeptics around the state the same way she did in her congressional district: with hard work, keen intelligence, and an admirable independent streak. Her UpState Congressional District is one of the toughest in the state for a democrat to take, but she won it handily against well-funded, powerful republican opponents. This woman is tough, focused, and effective. New Yorkers are going to love her!

Penny Quince of NY 8:18AM March 03, 2009

Having lived most of my life in NY but also having lived in metro Chicago, Hillary is not a hard act to follow - she did absolutely nothing for the people of the state of NY. She did a great job promoting Hillary. Although I hope our new President succeeds, and it is important for all of us. His record in Illinois is very comparable to Ms Clinton: nothing much to speak of, except a good writer and speaker. Hopefully he will serve the people of this country and put performance, character and morale fabric above politics.

JJS of IL and NY of NY 2:35PM March 02, 2009

Hillary Clinton would be an impossible act for anyome to follow. Hillary was a political superstar who also happened to be strong, smart and hard-working.
Caroline Kennedy's bid fell apart because she was not seen as smart or strong enough.

csh of IL 12:23PM March 02, 2009