Press Releases
Jan 2, 2013
Buerkle Statement on Fiscal Cliff Legislation
Issues: Spending and Taxes
Representative Buerkle (NY-25) released the following statement regarding her opposition to HR 8: “Our country does not have a taxing problem, we have a spending problem. This legislation, while containing some commendable tax relief provisions, fails to address our nation’s spending and debt crisis. I could not in good conscience vote for a bill that raises taxes and does not cut spending. Our nation must develop true tax reform, stop wasteful government spending, and implement a pro-growth economic agenda. It is unconscionable to pass this debt off to the next generation. It must be dealt with now.
Dec 25, 2012
Happy Holidays
Today, as we celebrate Christmas with our loved ones, I want to tell you what a great honor it is to serve the people of New York’s 25th Congressional District. It is a privilege I am sincerely thankful for. As we celebrate this holiday season with our family and friends, please remember the men and women who serve our nation. Thousands of our soldiers will spend their holiday in a war zone, away from their families.
Dec 21, 2012
Legislation Honoring Cpl. Kyle Schneider Passed by Senate
The U.S. Senate passed S.3435, which would designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 26 East Genesee Street in Baldwinsville, New York, as the "Corporal Kyle Schneider Post Office Building." Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) introduced companion legislation, H.R. 5837, in the House in April and it passed unanimously by voice vote in July. Buerkle released the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of the legislation:
Nov 16, 2012
Buerkle Honored By Disabled American Veterans
Issues: Veterans
Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) was presented with the Disabled American Veterans Congressional Leadership Award yesterday in her Washington, DC office. Buerkle received the award for her steadfast support and tireless efforts to strengthen veterans’ programs and enact new legislation to empower all of America’s injured heroes to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.
Nov 11, 2012
Honoring Our Veterans
Issues: Veterans
Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) released the following statement in honor of Veterans Day: "Every year it seems the Christmas season starts earlier and earlier. By November 1st radio stations were already filling the airwaves with Christmas music and department stores had decorations on full display. In the haste of readying for Christmas, we often overlook one of our nation’s most important holidays: Veterans Day.
Oct 28, 2012
Buerkle Statement on Hurricane Sandy
Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) released the following statement regarding Hurricane Sandy's potential impact on the Upstate New York region: "As our region begins to feel the impact of Hurricane Sandy, I want to take this opportunity to share some helpful resources with you so you are fully informed of the storm’s trajectory and any updates you might need from our state and local authorities.
Oct 25, 2012
Buerkle Honored for Agriculture Work
Issues: Agriculture
Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) has been awarded the Friend of the Farm Bureau Congressional Award at the Onondaga County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting last night. “I am honored to receive this award from the American Farm Bureau Federation. Agriculture is essential to the economic viability of my district and New York State overall.
Oct 19, 2012
Buerkle Receives Award for Veterans Work
Issues: Veterans
Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) has been selected to receive the Disabled American Veterans Congressional Leadership Award in recognition of her steadfast support and tireless efforts to strengthen veterans’ programs and enact new legislation to empower all of America’s injured heroes to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity.
Oct 3, 2012
Buerkle Statement on Syracuse Professor Being Appointed to Libya Panel
Issues: Foreign Affairs
Representative Ann Marie Buerkle (NY-25) released the following statement regarding Catherine Bertini, a professor at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and former undersecretary-general for management at the United Nations, who will be a member of the State Department’s Accountability Review Board investigating the murder of the U.S. Ambassador to Libya.
Oct 2, 2012
Buerkle Statement on Implementation of Healthcare Provision that Hurts Hospitals
Issues: Health
Representative Ann Marie Buerkle released the following statement regarding hospital readmission rates being negatively affected by the Affordable Care Act: “As a result of the President’s healthcare law, beginning this week hospitals’ actual readmission rates will now be compared to their expected readmission rates, and any hospital with even one readmission more than expected will be financially penalized for all Medicare cases, not just those cases that are readmissions.
