Engineers Haul Plane From NYC River Aug 12, 2009
Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., who serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. "And it is ridiculous that private planes and helicopters flying through a crowded area are dependent, while in flight, on visually sighting other aircraft and communicating with them. The real-life repercussions of these non-existent regulations have been disastrous.". (ABC News)
NYPD: Body Found Aug 11, 2009
New York Democrat Jerrold Nadler demanded that all aircraft be equipped with electronic beacons and an advanced warning device that would notify pilots if other aircraft were coming too close. "The Hudson flight corridor must not continue to be the Wild West," said Rep. (Fox News)
Angry Officials Liken Unrestricted NYC Air Space To Wild West... Aug 11, 2009
Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.). "It is unconscionable that the FAA permits unregulated flights in a crowded airspace in a major metropolitan area. And it is ridiculous that private planes and helicopters flying through a crowded area are dependent, while in flight, on visually sighting other aircraft and communicating with them. The real-life repercussions of these non-existent regulations have been disastrous.". (The Drudge Report)
Where Congress Is Going for Summer Vacation Aug 8, 2009
Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA), DC's Rep. (Slate)
Congress Ignoring Obesity in Health Bill Jul 31, 2009
Jerrold Nadler opted for gastric bypass surgery after weighing in at 338 pounds. Rep. (CBS News -- Health)
Some Dems Feel Betrayed by Health Deal Jul 31, 2009
Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), one of about 10 progressives who met repeatedly with Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md. on Wednesday. (CBS News -- Politics)
Click to read:Senators Criticize Cheney Cover-Up Jul 13, 2009
Senators Criticize Cheney Cover-Up - CBS Evening News - CBS News. We've updated CBSNews. (CBS News)
ThePowerOnline.org Launches Online LGBT Civil Rights Movement Jun 30, 2009
On the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots at the historic Stonewall Inn, The Power launches a national petition drive and online movement to expand the 1964 Civil Rights Act to include LGBT Americans, presenting Congressman Jerrold Nadler with signatures gathered during Pride Month from all 50 states and 36 countries; Congressman Nadler backs expanding federal civil rights laws to protect LGBT Americans ... To launch the effort, Jeffrey H. Campagna, founder of The Power, presented U.S.... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Conyers says little about wife's legal woe Jun 28, 2009
Jerrold Nadler, a New York Democrat and a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, said "it shouldn't have any impact at all" on John Conyers' work in the House. A few thousand dollars in bribes including one accepted outside a Detroit fast-food restaurant named Mr. Fish have all but ended the short political career of Monica Conyers. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Reid Calls Immigration Reform No. 3 Priority Jun 5, 2009
Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), who has been trying to pass the same-sex partner provision as a standalone bill for nine years, also said he didn t think that very minor provision would bring down larger immigration reform efforts. There may be some people who otherwise might support it who won t, but the bulk will and it will pass, Nadler said. (Roll Call)
Thousands of Progressives To Gather This Week To Forge 'America's Future Now' Jun 1, 2009
Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., joins progressive leaders to discuss torture, presidential abuse and accountability. 4:30 p.m. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and Gov. Howard Dean join progressive leaders to discuss the health care reform battle. (PR Newswire)
Commercial Real Estate — the Economy's Anvil May 30, 2009
Next up, Congressman Jerrold Nadler of New York expressed worry that the country was headed for a lost decade of economic stagnation. There were not many solutions offered. (Time.com)
RICO Probe of ACORN Needed Now May 25, 2009
Jerrold Nadler (D.-N.Y.) to hold a subcommittee hearing regarding ACORN.. We are all left to wonder what happened to the enthusiasm the 23-term congressman from Detroit had previously shown for holding an ACORN hearing. (Human Events Online)
The Bible bill? (Politico) May 24, 2009
Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), even though he has introduced his own legislation dealing with. Republican lawmakers with apparently too much time on their hands and no solutions to offer the country are pushing a resolution that will not address the nation s problems or advance prosperity or even untangle their previous governing mistakes, blogged the Progressive Puppy. (Yahoo News)
FBI worried about Gitmo detainees in U.S. May 21, 2009
Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., whose district includes the World Trade Center site, then prodded Mueller to agree that such individuals could be safely kept in maximum security prisons in the United States. Mueller balked at Nadler's suggestion, noting that in some instances imprisoned gang leaders have run their operations from inside prisons. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
FORUM: Hate crimes legislation: Not all murders are equal May 17, 2009
Jerrold Nadler of New York, chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Civil Rights, applauded the passage of the Matthew Shepard Act, named after a young gay man murdered in Laramie, Wyo. in 1998. (North County Times)
Murphy swearing-in is a family affair Apr 30, 2009
"As soon as he finished, Murphy's two daughters, Simone and Lux, rushed over and embraced him around the waist and leg. His son, Duke, and wife, Jennifer Hogan, watched from the galleries.On the House floor before the oath, Murphy greeted other New York lawmakers, including Republican Reps. Peter King and John McHugh. He embraced Gillbrand, chatted with her onetime mentor Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz spoke with Pelosi. At one point, Rep. Joe Crowley pointed to Murphy's name on the electronic... (Albany Times Union)
Making The Brand Apr 16, 2009
New York based political consultant Eric Schmeltzer, who's worked for Howard Dean and Jerrold Nadler, has some suggestions for how the socialists might shape up their party line. "First and foremost, I would tell them to drop all the revolutionary language and imagery," he says. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
For U.S. immigration, 'partnered' doesn't count Apr 4, 2009
Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., has introduced bills to allow the "permanent partners" of U.S. citizens the same avenue to permanent resident status spouses now have. The bills have never made it out of committee, but that could change, said Ilan Kayatsky, a spokesman for Nadler. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Conyers weighing probe of ACORN Apr 1, 2009
Jerrold Nadler, New York Democrat and chairman of the Judiciary subcommittee with the jurisdiction to conduct the hearing, said he does not think Congress is the place to hear criminal charges. "It's not our business to say ACORN is terrible or ACORN is wonderful. That's not a congressional job," Mr. Nadler said. (Insight on the News)
ACORN Whistleblowers Produce Shocking Testimony on Capitol Hill Mar 23, 2009
At a Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties subcommittee hearing entitled Lessons Learned from the 2008 Election last Thursday, witness testimony not only drew Conyers to the subcommittee hearing but events led to Conyers strongly urging that subcommittee chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) conduct a full hearing on ACORN, calling allegations made at the hearing serious. The shocking testimony that began the chain of events came from Pennsylvania attorney Heather Heidelbaugh, who in... (Human Events Online)
New York Special Awash in Cash Mar 21, 2009
Jerrold Nadler (N.Y.), David Obey (Wis. Ed Pastor (Ariz. (Roll Call)
SHOWDOWN: Justice Dept. Investigates Sheriff Joe for Enforcing Immigration Law; 16,000+ Illegals detained... Mar 13, 2009
Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif. and Robert Scott (D-Va. (The Drudge Report)
JONAH GOLDBERG: Terrorists, like Joker, aren't mere criminals Mar 13, 2009
Jerrold Nadler is the chairman of the House Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee. The hole where the World Trade Center used to be is in his district. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Sheriff faces 2nd inquiry Mar 12, 2009
" U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., chairman of the Judiciary Committee's Constitution subcommittee, said Arpaio's "malicious and vigilante practices are not immigration enforcement. " On the contrary," he said, "this is abuse of police power and a violation of federal law.". (AZCentral)
Congress mulls elections to fill Senate vacancies Mar 12, 2009
Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., cited the difficulty of raising, in a short time, the millions of dollars it takes to run a campaign in large states such as New York. He also brought up the scenario of a terrorist attack where a large number of senators are killed or incapacitated. (MSNBC -- Politics)
New York Congressional Delegation to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell Mar 7, 2009
Who: * Representative Daniel Maffei * Representative Carolyn Maloney * Representative Carolyn McCarthy * Representative Gregory Meeks * Representative Jerrold Nadler * Representative Charles Rangel * Representative Nydia Velasquez Where: NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio When: Monday, March 9th, 2009 at 9:15 - 9:30 a.m. ET Contacts: NASDAQ MarketSite: Robert Madden (646) 441-5045. Feed Information. (Primezone Releases)
CONGRESS: BIG BUCKS TO CANOES & TATTOOS... Feb 27, 2009
Gary Ackerman and Jerrold Nadler. The latter touted it, among other earmarks, on his Web site. (The Drudge Report)
major recipients of PMA campaign donations Feb 24, 2009
How to use this search tool:Donor Lookup: Individual campaign contributorsZIP Code: Local contributions and other informationPerson: Politicians, lobbyists and other notable peopleOrganization: Corporations, unions, trade associations, etc (Harper's Magazine)
Which Dem Scored Lowest with the ACU? Feb 24, 2009
Jerrold Nadler says in 2009 we should be ready as a society to acknowledge that stable American families come in all varieties. Because the U.S. does not legally recognize [homosexual] couples and their children as families, many same-sex binational couples are subsequently torn apart, complains the Democrat. (Human Events Online)
Uniting American Families Act in Co... Feb 18, 2009
On Thursday, Feb. 12, the UAFA was introduced, as a bill, to the House of Representatives by its original author, Congressman Jerrold Nadler of New York. It was also introduced to the Senate by long-time supporter Patrick Leahy, a senator from Vermont. (Suite101.com)
Obama Enjoys South Side 'Kennebunkport' Feb 17, 2009
Jerrold Nadler, D-NY.. President Obama has attributed the delay in dealing with the signed emergency legislation to his desire to ceremoniously put his chop on the bill Tuesday in Denver, Colorado, a venue he promised to visit during his campaign. (Newsmax)
WHAT'S THE RUSH?'URGENT' STIMULUS ON HOLD FOR OBAMA'S WEEKEND OFF... Feb 16, 2009
Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). Meanwhile, Gov. Paterson called yesterday for fiscal restraint with the massive influx of federal aid. (The Drudge Report)
4 US Reps request probe of Ariz. sheriff's office Feb 14, 2009
John Conyers Jr. of Michigan; Jerrold Nadler of New York; Zoe Lofgren of California and Robert Scott of Virginia. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
U.S. House members call for Arpaio inquiry Feb 14, 2009
Immigration Subcommitte Chairwoman; Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., Constitution Subcommittee Chairman, and Bobby Scott, D-Va. Crime Subcommittee Chairman. (AZCentral -- News)
Bills would limit use of 'state secrets' Feb 12, 2009
"The administration's decision this week to adopt its predecessor's argument that the state secret privilege requires the outright dismissal of a case challenging rendition to torture was a step in the wrong direction and a reminder that legislation is required to ensure meaningful review of the state secret privilege," said Representative Jerrold Nadler, a New York Democrat who is one of the House bill's cosponsors. Nadler said protecting sensitive information "is an important responsibility... (Boston Globe)
In stimulus bills, earmarks by any other name Feb 7, 2009
ProPublica: Despite Obama's vow, package has perks for special interests. Feb. 6: The next battle brewing for Congress after the stimulus package is the confirmation of Labor Secretary nominee Hilda Solis. (MSNBC -- Business)
