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Rep. Israel Blasts Right-Wing Radio Hosts Over Scapegoating and Lies About the Current Flu Outbreak
Thursday April 30, 2009Michael Savage, Jay Severin, Neal Boortz spread dangerous lies about the flu outbreak, fueling discrimination and hate
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Reps. Israel and Bishop Join with Local Officials to Bring Green Jobs to Long Island
Monday April 20, 2009Congressmen hold green jobs fair at Farmingdale State College, followed by a summit with local elected officials on economic recovery funds for LI energy projects
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Rep. Israel Legislation Lowers Taxes for Homeowners
Wednesday April 15, 2009Legislation allows homeowners to deduct their property tax from their AMT liability
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Rep. Israel "Cash for Clunkers" Bill Supported by Energy & Environment Advocates
Wednesday April 01, 2009Israel applauds Obama Administration's push for a vehicle exchange program that supports energy efficiency
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Rep. Israel Lauds Passage of Rangel-Israel Tax Back the Bonuses Bill
Thursday March 19, 2009Rangel-Israel Bill Passes House 328-93
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Chairman Larson & Rep. Israel Announce Democratic Middle Class Task Force for the 111th Congress
Tuesday March 17, 2009Middle Class Task Force will craft legislation to address middle class priorities such as college affordability, elder care and health care
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Rep. Israel Introduces Bill that Would Tax TARP-Taking Company Big Bonuses at 100%
Monday March 16, 2009Rep. Israel: "If we can't kill the big bonuses, we'll tax the big bonuses."
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Rep. Israel Urges Gov. Paterson to Keep Suffolk County Homeless Veterans Shelter Open
Friday February 27, 2009Rep. Israel seeks federal help for veterans with his "Homeless Vets Check-Off" bill, which be reviewed by subcommittee on March 4
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Steve's Blog
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THEY JUST DON'T GET IT
Tuesday March 31, 2009Ever since helping to pass legislation to recover some bonuses by TARP recipients, I have been besieged with calls from angry people on both sides of the issue. The calls reflect a more serious problem than the bonuses controversy itself. They reveal a serious cleavage in America and a dangerous disconnect between the middle class and the wealthy.
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