American - Politician | December 9, 1966 -
We must do everything we can to help our service members and veterans transition into civilian life once they return home, and that means preparing them for the tough job market.
Kirsten Gillibrand
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Like all Americans, I will never forget where I was the morning of the 9/11 attacks.
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For me, getting off the sidelines means women making a difference by letting their voices be heard on the issues they care about.
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I have not been in Washington very long, but I've been there long enough to be shocked by how antiquated some of our laws have become.
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For many of the brave men and women who have fought on the front lines, returning home means trying to navigate a complicated and bureaucratic Veterans Administration benefits system.
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One of the primary reasons I first ran for Congress was to be a voice for our troops, veterans and military families.
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Discriminatory wage practices undermine women's ability to provide for their families and survive on a decent retirement income.
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I'm fighting to make childcare more affordable for working parents so they can continue working and advancing their careers, closing wage gaps that for too long have held women back from the fair economic opportunities they need.
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It's time to focus on real solutions that will create jobs and build our economy for real strength and stability - not just for the fortunate few, but for every American.
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The men and women who lived through and came to our rescue on 9/11 were not Democrats or Republicans or Independents. They were Americans first and foremost, and so were the people they saved.
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If everyone in America can easily see who and what their lawmakers are requesting taxpayer money for, we can keep elected officials honest, end the days of political, special interest favors, and reduce wasteful spending.
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When I was first elected to the House in 2006, it was important to me to send a clear message to the people of NY-20: I wanted to be a representative for the people and shed some light on their government, so I became the first member of Congress to post my schedule, my financial disclosures and my earmark requests all online.
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