Press Releases
Sep 13, 2012
Buerkle Urges Mental Health Support for Veterans, Troops
Issues: Veterans
Today, Representative Ann Marie Buerkle, Chairwoman of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, made the following statement in recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month: “Throughout my first term in Congress, I have been committed to raising awareness of the serious mental health issues facing the veteran and military communities.
Sep 12, 2012
Buerkle: Libya, Egypt Attacks Reprehensible
Issues: Foreign Affairs
Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and United States Congressional Representative to the United Nations, released the following statement regarding yesterday’s attacks in Libya and Egypt: “Today our nation grieves the loss of Ambassador Stevens and the three other American diplomats who were killed in the senseless, deliberate attack in Libya yesterday.
Sep 11, 2012
Buerkle Remembers September 11th
Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) released the following statement regarding the eleventh anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001: "Eleven years ago the attacks on the twin towers, the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania shocked us in their deliberateness and destruction. We as Americans were filled with sorrow and anger. Our very way of life was attacked and thousands of lives were lost. "September 11, 2001 is one of the darkest days in America’s history
Sep 7, 2012
Buerkle Statement on August Jobs Report
Issues: Economy and Jobs
Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) released the following statement in reaction to the August jobs report from the U.S. Department of Labor. The unemployment rate remained above eight percent for the forty-third straight month after just 96,000 jobs were created in the month of August.
Sep 3, 2012
Happy Labor Day
Since 1894 the first Monday in September has marked Labor Day. For many this occasion represents the end of summer, parties, parades, shopping sales, and a three-day weekend. However, Labor Day represents so much more than that. It is a day to honor those who help make America great: the American worker. The contributions the men and women of the American workforce have made to our country are invaluable.
Aug 31, 2012
RetireSafe Presents Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle with 2012 Standing Up for America’s Seniors award
Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) was presented with the 2012 Standing Up for America’s Seniors award by RetireSafe, a national, nonpartisan grassroots organization that advocates on behalf of America's seniors, for her outstanding leadership on behalf of seniors.
Aug 16, 2012
Buerkle Announces Legislation to Combat Autoimmune Diseases
Issues: Health
Today, Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) announced she introduced legislation to increase awareness and education about autoimmune diseases. An autoimmune condition results from a person’s immune system causing his or her body to mistakenly attack its healthy cells. There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis, lupus, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and celiac disease.
Aug 14, 2012
Northeast Community Center Office Hours Canceled
The Northeast Community Center has canceled Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle’s (NY-25) mobile office hours that were scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 15th from 1:30 –2:30pm at the center.
Aug 10, 2012
Buerkle: “Green-On-Blue” Attacks Extremely Concerning
Issues: Defense and National Security
Earlier today, a man in an Afghan uniform shot and killed three American troops in the Sangin district of Helmand province. According to US military command, this marks the third attack on coalition forces by Afghan counterparts in a week. On Tuesday two gunman killed a US soldier in Pakita province and on Thursday two Afghan soldiers attacked NATO troops outside a military base in eastern Afghanistan.
Aug 8, 2012
Buerkle Statement on Passing of Local Reporter Saundra Smokes
Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) released the following statement regarding the passing of Central New York reporter, Saundra Smokes. “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Saundra Smokes. While I did not know her personally, I had the opportunity to be on Ms. Smokes’ radio show and often read her work. Regardless of the topic, her work was thought provoking and interesting.
