Weiner at Work

NEWS: STATEMENT ON NEW FEDERAL PLAN TO STABILIZE FINANCIAL MARKETS

Rep. Weiner said, "We don’t have the luxury of time to engage in an abstract discussion of economic theories. We have to lean in to this problem and act. Secretary Paulson's plan is necessary because of poor regulations, lax enforcement, and greed."

NEWS: REP. WEINER PRAISES NEW YORK SUN ON HOUSE FLOOR

Rep. Weiner said, "If all newspapers had the level of thoroughness and the level of sophistication and the level of respect that it showed to readers that "The Sun" does, I think that frankly the debate in New York City and around the country would be a lot better off."

NEWS: HOUSE PASSES WEINER BILL TO CRACK DOWN ON BLACK MARKET TOBACCO

Rep. Weiner said, “This new crack down on the illegal sale of tobacco will close a major source of finances for global terrorists and criminals. Every day we delay is another day that New York loses significant amounts of tax revenue and kids have easy access to tobacco products sold over the internet.”