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22nd Congressional District candidate Dan Lamb makes campaign stop in UticaUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - 48 year old Dan Lamb of Dryden, in Tompkins County, is the democratic candidate for the 22nd Congressional District race in New York State. Monday afternoon, Lamb made a campaign stop in the City of Utica, which is now part of the 22nd Congressional District. 
NDAA Passes House, No BRAC in 2013WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which determined there will be no military base realignments or closures in 2013. 
Paul: 'We will no longer spend resources'WASHINGTON (AP) - Ron Paul says he is done spending money on his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. 
Poll: NY Republican Senate primary still unsettledALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A new poll shows most New York Republicans have yet to settle on a primary candidate to face Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in the general election. 
Senator Gillibrand announces legislation to help veterans find employmentROME, N.Y. (WKTV) - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand chose the Mohawk Valley to announce new legislation aimed at helping veterans. 
Local couple say President's announcement on equal marriage "a big step forward"LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. (WKTV) - Many local gay marriage advocates feel President Obama's announcement Wednesday that he is backing gay marriage is a big step forward in the marriage equality cause. 
President voices his support for gay marriageWASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama declared unequivocal support for gay marriage on Wednesday, becoming the first president to endorse the politically explosive idea and injecting a polarizing issue into the 2012 race for the White House. 
Statement from Congressman Hanna on President's visit to AlbanyA statement issued by Congressman Richard Hanna on the President's visit to Albany on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. 
FULL VIDEO: President issues "to do list" for Congress during Albany visitALBANY, N.Y. - President Barack Obama delivered a "to do list" to Congress on Tuesday while speaking in Albany. That list called for extending low student loan rates, passing tax credits for small businesses, and eliminating tax breaks for certain corporations that move jobs overseas. It also calls for adoption of a program that helps veterans find work, and measures to make it easier for homeowners to refinance. 
Pataki criticizes Obama record before Albany tripALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Former New York Gov. George Pataki is criticizing President Barack Obama's economic record as the president heads to a high-tech facility in Albany to promote job creation proposals. 
AP Source: President to visit upstate NYALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - An official says President Obama will visit a high-tech plant in Saratoga County on Tuesday and will speak on economic issues. 
Some farming youth relieved "Farm Child Labor Regulations" withdrawnAfter public backlash, the United States Department of Labor withdrew its proposed "Farm Child Labor Regulations." 
Protestors march against Congressman's support of CISPAUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - May Day was only part of the reason around a dozen or so protesters marched, carrying signs outside Congressman Richard Hanna's downtown Utica office on Tuesday. 
Polls open for GOP Presidential PrimaryDECISION 2012 - Polls opened at Noon on Tuesday throughout New York State for the GOP Presidential Primary, along with Delaware, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. 
Earlville resident to challenge Hanna for Republican Congressional nodEARLVILLE, N.Y. - Congressman Richard Hanna now has a challenger for the Republican Congressional nomination - Earlville resident Michael Kicinski. 
Santorum suspends GOP presidential campaignGETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) - Rick Santorum is suspending his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination, leaving Ron Paul, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney as the three candidates seeking the nomination. 
Romney says he'll win Pennsylvania in the fallHARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Mitt Romney says winning Pennsylvania in November will win him the White House. 
Obama: US, UK committed to Afghan missionWASHINGTON (AP) - Leaders of the United States and Britain outlined plans Wednesday to shift the NATO war effort in Afghanistan toward a back-seat advisory role while Afghan forces increasingly take the lead, but stressed that the two nations remain committed to the mission there. 
Congressman Hanna discusses employment for local vetsUTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Congressman Richard Hanna was at the Veterans Outreach Center in Utica on Tuesday to outline his plan to help local vets land employment. 
State representatives speak about upcoming budget process at annual Legislative Breakfast in Little FallsLITTLE FALLS, N.Y. (WKTV) - At the 7th annual Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast Friday morning, State Senator James Seward of Oneonta and Assemblyman Marc Butler of Newport, who are both republicans, both applauded the work of democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo, and how he helped change the political climate in Albany since he took office at the beginning of 2011. |
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