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Slaughter staffer tapped for post
Don Sisson, one of Rep. Louise Slaughter’s longest-serving staffers and a native of Western New York, will become a special assistant to the president for Legislative Affairs. Sisson has worked with Democrats and Republicans for the House Rules Committee since 2004, most recently serving as the committee’s Democratic deputy staff director. Sisson is from Albion, Orleans County. After gra[...]
Slaughter still top Dem on committee
The House Democratic Caucus has re-elected Rep. Louise M. Slaughter of Fairport to serve as the top Democratic member of the House Committee on Rules. Slaughter was nominated by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and unanimously approved by her colleagues in the Democratic Caucus. “Having previously served as the first chairwoman of the committee and […]
Slaughter recognized as defender of children
The First Focus Campaign for Children, a national bipartisan children’s advocacy group, recognizes Rep. Louise Slaughter of Fairport as a “Defender of Children” for leadership on issues important to children during 2013. “Lots of politicians talk about kids’ issues, but few back it up,” said Bruce Lesley, president of the Campaign for Children. “Rep. Slaughter […]
Afghan interpreter meets Slaughter
U.S. Rep. Louise Slaughter got a special visit last week when Rochester native Army Capt. Matt Zeller stopped by her Washington, D.C., office with the Afghan interpreter who saved his life during a firefight. Janis Shinwari, the interpreter, aided U.S. forces during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and was targeted by the Taliban. Slaughter and […]
Slaughter prompts removal of brochure
The Pentagon, urged by Rep. Louise Slaughter of Fairport, has removed an offensive and inappropriate brochure on sexual assault and will be conducting a thorough review of sexual assault prevention materials provided to members of the armed forces. The move was prompted by a letter from Slaughter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. Slaughter, according to […]
Slaughter, Schumer on Wheaties box
Rep. Louise Slaughter of Fairport has a new distinction — her face on a box of Wheaties, honoring her as “Champion of Science.” She was among 28 members of Congress recognized Wednesday for supporting funding for basic scientific research and commitment to keeping America at the forefront of biomedical and technological innovation. At a “Breakfast […]
Slaughter commemorates first Social Security check
The seniors who joined Rep. Louise Slaughter on Thursday to celebrate the 73rd anniversary of the first Social Security benefit payment were mere youngsters when it was issued. Slaughter reaffirmed her commitment to protecting retirees by commemorating the occasion at a ceremony at Legacy at Erie Station Independent Senior Living Community in Henrietta. On Jan. […]
Governor stumping for Slaughter
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo was to be in Greece this morning to join Rep. Louise Slaughter for a special event rally at 10 a.m. at Local 13 Plumbers & Pipefitters Hall, 1850 Mt. Read Blvd. N. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 9:15 a.m.
Slaughter ad ruled ‘inaccurate’
The Fair Campaign Practices Committee has ruled that a Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-Fairport, campaign ad is inaccurate and overstated, although the Slaughter campaign has said it stands by the ad. The ad claims that taxpayers are footing a $423 million bill as a result of scandals on the watch of Slaughter’s opponent in the 25th […]
Slaughter discusses animals and antibiotics
Rep. Louise Slaughter of Fairport hosted a congressional briefing Tuesday on the overuse of antibiotics in animals. The only microbiologist in Congress, Slaughter welcomed panelists Will Witherspoon, a linebacker for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and owner of Shire Gate Farm; Frank Reese, Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch cooperative; and veterinarian and medical expert Dr. Michael Blackwell. […]
Slaughter secures $15M for Intermodal Station
Rep. Louise Slaughter of Fairport announced Tuesday that she has secured $15 million in federal TIGER grant to build a new intermodal train and bus station in downtown Rochester. Slaughter, chairwoman and founder of the Upstate Congressional Caucus and a national rail advocate, said the award brings the biggest boost yet to her effort to […]
Slaughter trying to curb entry of invasive species
Rep. Louise Slaughter of Fairport, co-chair of the Great Lakes Task Force, has introduced legislation to protect the United States and ecosystems like the Great Lakes from the economic and environmental threats of invasive species. The Invasive Fish and Wildlife Prevention Act of 2012, H.R.5864, would significantly strengthen the ability of federal regulators to make […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Bill of particulars: Harris v. Rome Memorial Hospital, et al.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Accusations against co-judge: Opinion 22-148
- Fourth Department – Medicaid: Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Home v. NYS Dept. of Health
- Fourth Department – Criminal possession of a firearm: People v. Wilson
- Fourth Department – Promoting prostitution: People v. Watts
- Second Circuit – Class certification: Arkansas Teachers Retirement System V. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
- Fourth Department – Show-up identification: People v. Waggoner
- Fourth Department – Association: Victory Village Tenants Assoc. v. Evergreen Communities, et al.
- Second Circuit – In personam jurisdiction: Kaplan v. Bank Saderat PLC
- Fourth Department – Labor Law: Verdugo v. Fox Building Group
- Fourth Department – Out-of-possession landlord: Truax v. M.D. Meyer’s Properties
- Fourth Department – Discovery: Sylvester v. Sanders
Law News
- Espinosa named general counsel at Greenlight Networks
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
- Rochester man sues Geneseo police, alleging false arrest, assault
- The Daily Record’s Power List for Intellectual Property 2023
- NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA
- Harter Secrest & Emery LLP names partner-in-charge of Buffalo office
- Banned professor sues SUNY Fredonia leaders
- Hochul signs law requiring unemployment insurance information from employers
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