July 2011
REP. MARINO’S WEEKLY WRAPUP – JULY 22, 2011
MAJOR VOTES THIS WEEK:
HR2560: Cut, Cap, and Balance Act of 2011
SUMMARY: Cuts total spending by $111 billion in fiscal year 2012; caps spending over the next 10 years; requires the passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment before raising the nation’s debt limit
PASSED: 234-190, July 19
MARINO: Yes
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Email this pageSenator Bonacic Co-Sponsors Caylee's Law
State Senator John J. Bonacic has signed on to co-sponsor the Senate’s Protect Our Children’s Act/ Caylee’s Law. The legislation recognizes serious forms of child abuse that are not adequately covered by existing law, to better protect our children. Read more
Assemblywoman Gunther Accepting Donations to Veterans’ Food Pantry
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D,C-Forestburgh) has partnered with the Monticello Veterans’ Food Pantry and agreed to designate her office as a drop-off point for donations to the pantry. Read more
Three Gunther Bills Signed Into Law by Governor
Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther (D, C - Forestburgh) announced today that three bills recently sent to Governor Cuomo for his action have been signed into law. Gunther passed 17 two-house bills during this past legislative session. Two have already been acted earlier this year. Today’s action by the Governor will improve the safety of our judges and streamline healthcare practices. Read more
Marino Concerned about Pharmacy Benefits Manager Merger
U.S. Rep. Tom Marino, PA-10, expressed his concerns regarding the proposed merger of pharmacy benefit management giants Express Scripts and Medco. The agreement, announced today by the two companies, is valued at $29.1 billion and would consolidate two of the three largest pharmacy benefit management firms. Read more
Opera: 'Don Carlo'
Encore broadcast performed by New York's Metropolitan Opera in SCCC's Seelig Theater, 6:30pm, adults $20, students $10. 845/434-5750, ext. 4472.
Street fair
Merchandise, art, antiques, crafts, food & live music, 10am-4pm. 845/887-3016.
Open house & dedication ceremony
New firehouse, 12noon-4pm, dedication ceremony 2pm. Flag raising ceremony & refreshments. All welcome.
Penny social
Firehouse, doors open 5:30pm, calling 7pm. 845/292-7554.
First Friday networking breakfast
Lazy Pond Bed & Breakfast, 8/5, 7:45-9am, pre-registered chamber members $12, no pre-registered members: $15, non-members $20. RSVP by 8/3: 845/791-4200, ext. 302.
