Senator has little time to prep for 2010 race Jun 22, 2009
Steve Israel, Carolyn McCarthy and Carolyn Maloney loudly threatened to challenge her in 2010. Primary would be biggest threatA primary would be Gillibrand's biggest threat in a state where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-to-1. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Rogue Democrats Defy Obama, Run for Senate Jun 16, 2009
Steve Israel to drop his threatened bid against Gillibrand. Politico reports that Obamas aim in New York is to placate Sen. (Newsmax)
Heavy hitter sways rival May 24, 2009
Steve Israel asking him not to run may rank as a pivotal moment in Gillibrand's effort to hang on to her seat. But Obama's phone call also has angered members of the state's congressional delegation, who see it as heavy-handed intrusion reminiscent of Tammany Hall party machine politics. (Albany Times Union)
Soprano family values May 22, 2009
New York News, Traffic, Sports, Weather, Entertainment and Gossip - NY Daily News. The men accused of plotting to blow up Bronx synagogues were portrayed Thursday as petty criminals and social misfits. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Political Grapevine May 19, 2009
Some New York political insiders are said to be upset with President Obama for asking New York Congressman Steve Israel not to challenge Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in next year's Democratic primary. Israel was poised to announce his candidacy until the president intervened with a Friday afternoon phone call. (Fox News)
Israel Won’t Challenge Gillibrand, Per Obama’s Request May 16, 2009
Steve Israel announced Friday afternoon that he will not challenge appointed Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.) in the Democratic primary next year after President Barack Obama called him personally in an effort to stave off the intraparty fight. (Roll Call)
Potential Gillibrand opponent out May 16, 2009
Steve Israel honors president's request to avoid Democratic primary ... Steve Israel will honor President Barack Obama's request to not mount a primary challenge against her in 2010. (Albany Times Union)
Three Potential Challengers Jointly Rap Gillibrand on Guns May 14, 2009
Carolyn McCarthy, Carolyn Maloney and Steve Israel teamed up for a Capitol Hill news conference on the No Fly, No Buy Act, which would bar people from buying guns if their names are on the Transportation Security Administration s no fly list of suspected terrorists. While none would confirm that they are running for Senate, their willingness to appear together and tweak Gillibrand suggested that they could put together a potent coalition if one decides to run against her and the others endorse... (Roll Call)
At 100 days, who is Gillibrand? May 7, 2009
Steve Israel, Carolyn Maloney and Carolyn McCarthy are weighing campaigns for the Democratic nomination. Gillibrand said she will spend the next 18 months proving herself. (Albany Times Union)
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)
Israel Hires New Fundraising Consultant, Banks $1.7 Million Apr 16, 2009
Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), who continues to contemplate a 2010 Democratic primary challenge to newly appointed Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), reported late Wednesday that he had about $1. (Roll Call)
Cash for Clunkers: A Green Deal to Help Detroit? Apr 16, 2009
Far better for greens would be the other major cash-for-clunkers bill circulating in Congress, this one co-sponsored by Democratic Representative Steve Israel and Democratic Senators Charles Schumer and Dianne Feinstein. Their bill would allow the junking of any vehicle that's more than three years old, provided its fuel economy comes in at less than 18 m.p.g. Any new car would need to have a fuel economy at least 25% better than the clunker to qualify and rebates would reach up to $4,000. (Time.com)
FEC scorecard: 10 reports to watch Apr 15, 2009
Is Steve Israel gunning for Gillibrand. Of all the New York Democrats making noise about challenging appointed Sen. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Another O'Neill keeps watch over House gavel Apr 13, 2009
WASHINGTON - After finishing a feisty speech about the budget, Representative Steve Israel broke quickly toward the exit of the nearly empty House chamber. The New York Democrat's path to freedom was halted by a young woman with chunky jewelry and ruby-streaked dark hair, who glared as she flicked a ballpoint pen toward the rostrum. (Boston Globe)
Legislation would pay drivers to turn in clunkers Apr 2, 2009
Steve Israel, D-N.Y.. -- The clunker: Must be drivable, registered and have a fuel economy rating of less than 18 miles per gallon. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Fuel Cell Cars Get Backing Mar 21, 2009
Steve Israel is with the powerful House Appropriations Committee. He can help steer billions of stimulus dollars this way to make hydrogen cars the ride of the future. (R News)
Campbell Brown: Don't rush bonus tax Mar 21, 2009
Steve Israel, D-New York: "The American people have had it with all the posturing and the politics, they want their money back.". Rep. (CNN)
New York Special Awash in Cash Mar 21, 2009
James Clyburn (S.C.), Brian Higgins (N.Y.), Steve Israel (N.Y.) and Nita Lowey (N.Y.) contributed $4,000 apiece. Among the Democratic Members giving $2,000 from their campaign funds: Howard Berman (Calif. (Roll Call)
Banks Cite Two Paths To Disaster Mar 21, 2009
Steve Israel and Charles B. Rangel, and the Senate bill had the support of Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.). (CBS News)
AIG Exec: I'll Return Bonus. And the Rest? Mar 21, 2009
Steve Israel, D-N.Y.. Approved 328 to 93, the bill would slap a 90 percent tax on the of any employee making more than $250,000 at any company that received federal bailout money. (ABC News -- Business)
House vote would heavily tax AIG bonuses Mar 20, 2009
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, backed by Representatives Charles Rangel, Steny Hoyer, and Steve Israel, detailed the plan to deal with executive compensation at firms receiving bailouts. (Joshua Roberts/Reuters) Associated Press And Globe Staff / March 20, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Blood boils over AIG bonuses Mar 18, 2009
Steve Israel, D-N.Y., accompanied by Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., gestures during a news conference Tuesday on Capitol Hill to discuss AIG bonuses. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Congress looking at huge taxes on AIG bonuses Mar 18, 2009
Steve Israel, D-N.Y., and Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, introduced a bill that would that would tax at 100 percent bonuses above $100,000 paid by companies that have received federal bailout money ... Steve Israel, D-N.Y., left, accompanied by Rep. (Honolulu Advertiser)
AIG Chairman Inherits Retention Bonus Mess Mar 18, 2009
Steve Israel, D-N.Y., left, accompanied by Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 17, 2009, to discuss AIG bonuses (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (AP). (ABC News -- Wire)
Treasury, Congress go after AIG bonuses Mar 18, 2009
Steve Israel, D-N.Y. "So much for the retention part of retention bonuses.". Growing indignation about the bonuses comes as AIG CEO Edward Liddy prepares to testify before a House subcommittee Wednesday. (USA Today -- Money)
Geithner vowsto recoup bonuses Mar 18, 2009
Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Steve Israel of New York announced legislation that would use the tax code to punish executives who get large bonuses after being bailed out ... Representatives Steve Israel of New York and Tim Ryan of Ohio introduced a bill that would tax at 100 percent bonuses above $100,000 paid by any company that has received federal bailout money. (Boston Globe)
73 AIG Bonuses Hit Million-Dollar Mark Mar 18, 2009
You didn't live up to this contract,"' Frank told reporters. AIG would not be the only firm named by legislation in either the Senate or the House, but there was no question whose executives were the inspiration. "They're not going to get the financial benefit of those bonuses," said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont. In the House, Reps. Steve Israel, D-N.Y., and Tim Ryan, D-Ohio, introduced a bill that would that would tax at 100 percent bonuses above $100,000 paid by... (CBS News)
Is the Israel lobby running scared? Mar 17, 2009
These would, in the end, include Representative Steve Israel and Senator Charles Schumer, both New York Democrats; a group of Republican House members led by John Boehner of Ohio, the minority leader, and Eric Cantor of Virginia, the Republican Whip; seven Republican members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; and, finally, Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who engaged in a sharp exchange with Admiral Blair about Freeman at a Senate hearing. Although Blair strongly defended... (Asia Times Online)
Freeman’s Fight Mar 17, 2009
Eric Cantor and Steve Israel, played important roles in Freeman s exit, while present and former officials of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee flitted in and out of the wings. The message to all office-seekers is obvious. (The American Conservative)
Views on Israel behind intelligence pick's withdrawal Mar 13, 2009
Representative Steve Israel, Democrat of New York, also called Emanuel about the pick, and pushed Blair's inspector general to examine possible conflicts of interest surrounding Freeman's relationships with the Chinese and Saudi governments. "I was prepared to present my case to anyone at the White House who would listen to it," Israel said. (International Herald Tribune)
Israel Won’t Wait for New Earmark Rules to Take Hold Mar 13, 2009
Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) is taking earmark reforms announced by House leaders yesterday a step further he said he will not seek any earmarks for for-profit companies until the new reforms are implemented and proven effective. LOG IN NOT A SUBSCRIBER. (Roll Call)
Army to review injured troops treatment Mar 12, 2009
Steve Israel, D-N.Y., said he heard about the problems at Fort Braggs Warrior Transition Battalion last month when a group of soldiers came to Long Island to share their experiences. He said what he heard sent chills up his spine, and he vowed to seek legislation to resolve the issue if the problems dont clear up soon. (MSNBC -- Health)
Israel stance was undoing of nominee for intelligence post Mar 12, 2009
Representative Steve Israel, a New York Democrat, also called Emanuel about the pick, and pushed Blair's inspector general to examine possible conflicts of interest surrounding Freeman's relationships with the Chinese and Saudi governments. "I was prepared to present my case to anyone at the White House who would listen to it," Representative Israel said. (International Herald Tribune)
Outspoken former ambassador quits analyst post Mar 11, 2009
Steve Israel, D-N.Y., one of Freeman's chief critics, said Tuesday that Freeman's resignation "preserved the impartiality of U.S. intelligence.". "We learned from eight years of the Bush administration that intelligence cannot be cherry-picked. It cannot be colored by opinion or even the appearance of conflict," Israel said. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Foreign ties of nominee questioned Mar 5, 2009
Steve Israel, a Democrat from New York who sits on the House Appropriations Committee's select intelligence oversight panel that funds the classified budgets for the intelligence community, said her boss had been in touch with Mr. McGuire, who was appointed by the first director of national intelligence, John D. Negroponte. "Congressman Israel spoke with DNI inspector McGuire. The inspector said he would look into the matter. And the congressman is pleased with his response." Two other... (Insight on the News)
DCCC Announces New Political Director, Head of Recruiting Feb 28, 2009
Steve Israel (N.Y.) to serve as chairman of the recruiting committee for the 2010 election cycle. LOG IN NOT A SUBSCRIBER. (Roll Call)
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)
N.Y. House members defend Citigroup, Mets Feb 12, 2009
That letter was signed by Democrats Eliot Engel, Joseph Crowley, Yvette Clarke, Gregory Meeks, Anthony Weiner and Steve Israel. The Treasury Department was staying out of the dispute. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Local leaders cheer Gillibrand's appointment Feb 8, 2009
Steve Israel (D-Huntington), and Rep. Carolyn Maloney, (D-Nassau) before settling on Gillibrand. (Community News Weekly, NY)
