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Agriculture
As the grandson of dairy farmers, Paul knows the importance of agriculture to New York’s economy. And while our farms are the backbone of the rural economy, they also serve as an economic development tool – supporting countless other local small businesses, restaurants, repair stores and other jobs. Paul believes the Farm Bill must take into account all these dynamics and understands the unique nature of many of the small family farms in upstate New York.
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TONKO UNVEILS LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT ALONG MOHAWK AND HUDSON RIVERS
06/14/12Third annual Mighty Waters conference draws hundreds to discuss jobs, flood prevention and environmental stewardship
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CONGRESSMAN TONKO TO HOST PUBLIC MEETING IN ROTTERDAM DURING NATIONAL FLOOD SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK
03/12/12Meeting will highlight tips to protect your family and home during a flood
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CONGRESSMAN TONKO CALLS ON SECRETARY VILSACK TO KEEP ALBANY COUNTY FSA OFFICE OPEN
03/07/12WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Paul Tonko sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture Secretary...
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