News List

  • McHugh Successful in Fight to Include Acid Rain, Mercury Provisions in Climate Change Legislation
    Jun 26, 2009  - Congressman John M. McHugh (R-Pierrepont Manor), a longtime advocate of regulating mercury emissions and the pollutants that cause acid rain, was successful in his fight to get provisions related to these pollutants included in the climate change bill that passed the House of Representatives today. ... More
  • McHugh: House Approves Projects for New York
    Jun 25, 2009  - U.S. Congressman John M. McHugh (R-Pierrepont Manor) announced that projects providing direct benefit to the 23rd Congressional District were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of FY 2010 that passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 389-22. “This year’s Defen... More
  • New Web site Launches
    Jun 23, 2009  - I hope you are enjoying the new look and feel of our office Web site.  Hopefully, this allows you to find and use the information you are looking for even faster.  Please feel free to email me your feedback on the new site and what type of content you would like to see. More
  • McHugh Announces $950K for Plattsburgh Airport
    Jun 9, 2009  - Congressman John M. McHugh (R- Pierrepont Manor) announced today that Plattsburgh International Airport in Plattsburgh, New York received a federal grant of $950,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration. “Continuing to improve our rural airports is a ... More
  • McHugh Announces Over $2.2 Million in Homeland Security Funding for Northern New York
    Jun 5, 2009  - Congressman John M. McHugh (NY- Pierrepont Manor) announced today that five counties in Northern and Central New York have received a total of $2.23 million in homeland security funding under the Operation Stonegarden program. Operation Stonegarden, a program run by the U.S. Department of Homeland S... More
  • McHugh Bill to Name Ogdensburg Post Office After
    Jun 3, 2009  - Congressman John M. McHugh (R-Pierrepont Manor) announced today that his legislation to name the post office in Ogdensburg, NY after renowned 19th-century American sculptor, painter, author and illustrator Frederic Remington passed unanimously by voice vote by the House of Representatives. The legis... More
  • McHugh Statement on Nomination to be Secretary of the Army
    Jun 2, 2009  - Congressman John M. McHugh (R- NY-23), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today after being nominated by President Barack Obama to be the next Secretary of the Army: “I want to thank the President for the distinguished honor he has extended to m... More
  • McHugh Announces $3 Million to Local Airports
    May 28, 2009  - Congressman John M. McHugh (R- Pierrepont Manor) announced that Malone-Dufort Airport, Potsdam Municipal Airport/Damon Field, Ogdensburg International Airport, Massena International-Richards Field Airport, and Watertown International Airport have all received federal grant awards from the U.S. Depar... More
  • McHugh “Do Not Mail Tobacco” Provisions Included in Legislation that Passes House
    May 21, 2009  - Congressman John M. McHugh (R-Pierrepont Manor) announced today that the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1676, the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act. The legislation included provisions from Congressman McHugh’s “Do Not Mail Tobacco Bill.” Congressman McHugh has been a leading propon... More
  • McHugh Attends Fulton and Carthage Memorial Day Parades
    May 21, 2009  - The public schedule of Congressman John M. McHugh (R-Pierrepont Manor) is as follows: Saturday, May 23, 2009 Fulton Service Clubs 28th Annual Memorial Day Salute Time: 10:00 AM Location: Fulton, New York Details: Congressman McHugh will march in the parade. Monday, May 25, 2009 ... More