Stefanik’s independence: Congresswoman has spurned partisan politics
Politics in 2017 was another year of movement to the extreme. The shift to fully partisan politics began years ago and accelerated during the closed door sessions that created the Affordable Care Act (also called Obamacare). Democrats’ unwillingness to engage in open and transparent bill development disenfranchised and angered Republicans and voters.
A year of results for the North Country
This year, we worked together on many important initiatives to help grow the North Country economy, help our veterans and military families, strengthen our local healthcare system and improve education. As 2017 comes to a close, it’s an important time to review the results in Congress we have achieved working on your behalf.
End of year update
Here’s a quick update on the positive results our hardworking Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is achieving for the North Country this year.
Rep. Stefanik named Fox News Sunday “Power Player of the Week”
Watch the interview here!
Stefanik pushes broadband for farmers
North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is pushing legislation to increase access to broadband connectivity for rural farmers.
Funding for Lake Champlain restored
North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro) co-sponsored the bill, which was written by Vermont Congressman Peter Welch, a Democrat.
Summer 2017 Update
Here’s a quick update on the positive results our hardworking Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is achieving for the North Country this year.
Stefanik pushes for changes to dairy farm program
U.S. Rep. Elise M. Stefanik, R-Willsboro, is calling for changes to the 2018 Farm Bill’s Margin Protection Program.
Interview: US Rep. Elise Stefanik
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is the chairwoman of the House Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over Pentagon cyber operations, counter-terrorism, U.S. Special Operations Command and countering weapons of mass destruction.
Hospital cheers Stefanik’s support of funding bill
North Country U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik has co-sponsored new, bipartisan legislation that would ensure permanent funding for Medicare-dependent, low-volume hospitals such as the one here.
