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Buerkle Blasts State Department Ads

Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the United States Congressional Representative to the United Nations, released the following statement regarding reports that the United States government purchased $70,000 worth of ads condemning the anti-Islam “The Innocence of Muslims” film in Pakistan:

Lawmakers, IG question overhaul of non-VA care

Congresswoman Buerkle to introduce legislation for families of Pan Am 103/Lockerbie bombing

Today, Congresswoman Buerkle released the following statement regarding legislation she is introducing on behalf of the families of the victims of the December 21, 1988 Pan Am 103/Lockerbie bombing. The act of terror resulted in the death of 270 people, 178 of whom were American, including 35 Syracuse University students returning from a semester abroad in London. “With Libya once again in the news for horrific crimes against Americans, it is a time to remember those who have suffered at the hands of Qaddafi and his regime of terror and oppression. Nearly 24 years ago, America sustained one of the worst terrorist attacks the world has ever seen in the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.

Congresswoman Buerkle wants to pass new laws for the families of the victims of Pan Am 103

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah

This evening, at sundown, our Jewish friends begin the celebration of Rosh Hashanah; the Jewish New Year. This High Holy Day is a time for humility and reflection. It is a day that serves as a reminder of the need to strive to be a better person and is an opportunity to focus on what unites us, rather than what divides us. Abroad, the Jewish people and the nation of Israel, have been one of the United States’ most loyal allies. It is essential that the United States always stand with a free and strong Israel. No one should ever doubt the strength of our alliance and friendship.

Buerkle Honored for Protecting Small Businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recognized Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) with its prestigious Guardian of Small Business award for her work on behalf of small businesses. “It is an honor to receive NFIB’s Guardian of Small Business award. Small businesses are the backbone of our nation’s economy. We must implement policies that create economic certainty. We must get our government out of the way so that businesses can do what they do best: create jobs and grow our economy,” said Rep. Buerkle.

Buerkle Honored for Protecting Small Businesses

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recognized Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) with its prestigious Guardian of Small Business award for her work on behalf of small businesses. “It is an honor to receive NFIB’s Guardian of Small Business award. Small businesses are the backbone of our nation’s economy. We must implement policies that create economic certainty. We must get our government out of the way so that businesses can do what they do best: create jobs and grow our economy,” said Rep. Buerkle.

Buerkle Takes Medical Device Tax Concerns to the President

Earlier this week Welch Allyn, a global medical device and solutions company headquartered in Skaneateles, New York, announced that it would lay off 275 employees, or 10 percent of its workforce over the next three years. The layoffs come as a direct result of the new 2.3 percent excise tax on the sale of medical devices that was instituted by President Obama’s healthcare law.

Buerkle Takes Medical Device Tax Concerns to the President

Earlier this week Welch Allyn, a global medical device and solutions company headquartered in Skaneateles, New York, announced that it would lay off 275 employees, or 10 percent of its workforce over the next three years. The layoffs come as a direct result of the new 2.3 percent excise tax on the sale of medical devices that was instituted by President Obama’s healthcare law.

U.S. Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle writes letter to President Obama, calls for repeal of medical device tax