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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Representative to Host Broome County Office Hours in Colesville]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/OfficeHOurs512.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The congressional office of U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will hold mobile office hours on Wednesday, May 14th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Colesville Town Hall.  Mr. Bob Messinger, Arcuri&rsquo;s caseworker and field representative, will be available to assist constituents on issues they may have with the federal government.
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    <pubDate>5/12/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Hosts U.S. Army General Brown on Remington Tour]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/RemingtonTour.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[At the request of U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica), U.S. Army Brigadier General Mark Brown (Program Executive Officer &ndash; Soldier) joined Arcuri today for a tour of Remington Arms in Ilion. General Brown is responsible for design, development, procurement, and sustainability of virtually everything U.S. soldiers wear or carry in the field, including firearms. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>5/9/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri and Gillibrand Secure Stronger Safety-Net for Local Dairy Farmers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/MILCFarmBill.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[After working for almost a year to protect the interests of local dairy farmers in reauthorization of the Farm Bill, U.S. Representatives Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-Hudson) announced today that congressional negotiators agreed to expand and improve the Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC) program &ndash; the federal safety-net for local dairy farms. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>5/9/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Help for Homeowners Passes House]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/HomeownerHelp.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In a comprehensive response to the housing crisis facing homeowners across the country, U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) voted today for a package of housing measures to help families facing foreclosure keep their homes and help communities recover.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>5/8/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Honors Local Teachers]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/TeacherApprociation.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) joined a bipartisan majority in the U.S. House of Representatives to establish a National Teacher Day to honor and celebrate America&rsquo;s teachers. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>5/6/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Genetic Nondiscrimintation Act Sent to President]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/GeneticDiscrimination.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representatives Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) voted with a bipartisan majority in the U.S. House of Representatives today to send the President landmark legislation prohibiting health insurance companies and employers from discriminating against people on the basis of genetic tests. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>5/1/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Takes Steps to Bring Gas Prices Down]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/SPRGasPrices.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[To help local consumers hit by skyrocketing gas prices, U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) announced today that he is a cosponsor of legislation to halt shipments to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), increasing available domestic oil supply and helping to bring down local gas prices. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/28/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri to Throw First Pitch at Rome Girls Softball Association]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/softballadvisory.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will throw the first pitch and meet with local athletes at the Rome Girls Softball Association on Saturday, April 26th. ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/24/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[House Helps Small Businesses Compete in the Global Market]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/SmallBizHelp.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[To help local small businesses grow and compete in the global marketplace, U.S Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) voted yesterday to modernize and expand the Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR), the federal government&rsquo;s largest small business research and development program.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/24/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Guides Critical Security Legislation Through House]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/CoastGuardBill.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) followed up on his commitment to secure our nation&rsquo;s borders by guiding legislation which would provide strong new border enforcement tools to protect national security and fight illegal immigration through the U.S. House of Representatives.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/24/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Votes for More Student Assistance]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/StudentAid.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) joined a bipartisan majority in the U.S. House of Representatives last week to pass legislation which would ensure that uncertainty in the U.S. financial markets does not keep students and families from accessing the federal student loans they need to pay for college. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/23/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Votes to Protect Medicaid Safety Net]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/SaveMedicaidSafetNet.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) voted with a bipartisan majority in the U.S. House of Representatives today to halt regulations imposed by the Administration which would slash federal Medicaid funding by as much as $4.8 billion to New York hospitals and health systems over the next five years.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/23/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[On Earth Day, Arcuri Renews Commitment to a "Green" Future]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/EarthDay08.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) celebrated Earth Day today and pledged to continue his work in Congress to protect the environment, fight global warming, develop new jobs and grow the economy in Upstate New York.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/22/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Representative to Host Office Hours in Aurora]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/AuroraOfficeHours.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The congressional office of U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will hold mobile office hours on Wednesday, April 23rd from 3pm to 6pm at the Aurora Free Library in Aurora.  Ms. Cynthia Cornelius, Arcuri&rsquo;s caseworker and field representative, will be available to assist constituents on issues they may have with the federal government.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/21/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Representative to Host Office Hours in Oneonta]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/OneontaOfficeHours2.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The congressional office of U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will hold mobile office hours on Wednesday, April 16th from 1pm to 3:30pm at Nader Towers in Oneonta.  Mr. Pat Smith, Arcuri&rsquo;s caseworker and field representative, will be available to assist constituents on issues they may have with the federal government.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/14/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Representative to Host Office Hours in Dryden]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/DrydenOfficeHours2.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The congressional office of U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will hold mobile office hours on Wednesday, April 16th from 2pm to 4pm at the new Dryden Town Hall in Dryden.  Mr. Robert Messinger, Arcuri&rsquo;s caseworker and field representative, will be available to assist constituents on issues they may have with the federal government.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/14/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri and Mayor Quill Move to Strengthen Local Social Security Services]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/SSAOfficeMove.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In their continued efforts to ensure local Social Security beneficiaries have access to critical face-to-face services, U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) and Auburn Mayor Michael Quill each sent a letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Michael Astrue requesting the agency move the Auburn contact station from the Boyle Senior Center to Auburn Memorial City Hall in order to better serve local residents.  
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/9/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Announces Preserve America Grant for Cortland]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/CortlandPreserveAm.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) today announced a $105,000 federal grant through the National Park Service for Cortland Downtown Partnership to operate a marketing campaign for historic downtown Cortland&rsquo;s cultural events.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/8/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Representative to Host Office Hours in Waterloo]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/officehours.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[ The congressional office of U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will hold mobile office hours on Wednesday, April 9th from 3pm to 6pm at Waterloo Public Library in Waterloo. Ms. Cynthia Cornelius, Arcuri&rsquo;s caseworker and field representative, will be available to assist constituents on issues they may have with the federal government.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/7/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri to Give New York Chiropractic College Commencement Address]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/ChiropracticCollege.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will give the New York Chiropractic College Commencement Address on Saturday, April 5th, at the New York Chiropractic College campus in Seneca Falls, NY. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/4/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Supports Additional Resources to Develop New Copper Technology]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/Copper.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today for designating copper, brass and bronze as being capable of killing harmful and potentially deadly bacteria. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/4/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri to Meet With Seniors in Oneonta]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/OneontaSeniors.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[On Monday, April 7th, U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will visit Nader Towers in Oneonta to discuss legislation he has cosponsored to strengthen Social Security Administration (SSA) services at local field offices, as well as remind local seniors to file their tax returns in order to be eligible for the economic stimulus rebates passed by Congress and recently signed into law
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/3/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri, Hinchey, Hall and Clinton Call on Feds to Reject NYRI Request for Ratepayer Subsidy]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/FERCLetterRates.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representatives Michael A. Arcuri (D-NY), Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), John Hall (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) today sent a letter strongly urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to dismiss a petition by New York Regional Interconnect, Inc. (NYRI) requesting ratepayer subsidies for its proposed electricity transmission project in upstate New York.  These rate incentives would guarantee NYRI&rsquo;s investors a high rate of profit on their investment for their $1.8-2.1 billion proposal and would be paid by electricity consumers.  The House members and the senator said the rate incentives amount to nothing more than an unnecessary and exorbitant subsidy of a project that&rsquo;s not even wanted or needed by New York residents in the first place.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/3/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Hinchey, Arcuri, Gillibrand and Hall Introduce Tax Credit Bill to Boost Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Response Personnel]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/SERVEAct.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In an effort to both honor the service of volunteer firefighters and emergency response personnel as well as to boost the recruitment and retention of these vital first responders, Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), Congressman Michael A. Arcuri (D-NY),  Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Congressman John Hall  (D-NY) today introduced the Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts (SERVE) Act that would provide those volunteers with a $1,000 federal tax credit.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>4/3/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri to Lead Congressional Fact-finding Mission to Southern Border]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/SBorderAdvisory.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will lead a Congressional fact-finding mission to the U.S.-Mexico Border at Tucson and Nogales, Arizona, next Tuesday, March 25th to see first-hand Border Patrol and National Guard operations to prevent illegal immigration.    
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>3/21/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Local Social Security Offices]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/BroomeSeniorCenter.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) visited the Northern Broome Senior Center today to highlight The Social Security Customer Service Improvement Act (H.R.5110), legislation cosponsored by Arcuri to strengthen Social Security Administration (SSA) services at local filed offices by giving Congress oversight powers to ensure that local seniors get the quality service they deserve at local offices. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>3/20/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Announces $8,512 for the City of Cortland]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/320Fire.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) announced today that the City of Cortland Fire Department would receive $8,512 through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security&rsquo;s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program for fire prevention and safety.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>3/20/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Helps Constituents Collect Tax Rebates]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/TaxRebateHelp.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) visited the North Utica Senior Center today to urge seniors and veterans to file 2007 income tax returns in order to be eligible for tax rebates included in an economic stimulus package approved by Congress earlier this year. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>3/18/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri and Mchugh Lead Bipartisan House Effort to Save Critical Acid Rain Programs]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/AcidRain.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representatives Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) and John M. McHugh (R- Pierrepont Manor) announced today that they, along with fourteen cosigners, have submitted a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies to ensure that funding is maintained for three programs critical to the United States&rsquo; fight against acid rain.  
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>3/18/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri to Help Local Seniors with Tax Rebate Questions]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/SeniorTaxHelp.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, March 18th, U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will visit the North Utica Senior Center to discuss the Economic Stimulus Package and remind local seniors and veterans that they must file 2007 taxes in order to get their rebate checks. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>3/14/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri to Visit Deerfield Elementary School]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/DeerfieldElementary.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, March 18th, U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will visit a third grade class and address students and teachers at Deerfield Elementary School.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>3/14/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Cosponsors Credit Cardholders "Bill of Rights"]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/CCCardholdersRights.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) announced today that he is a cosponsor of the Credit Cardholders&rsquo; Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 5244), comprehensive credit card reform legislation to level the playing field between credit card companies and consumers.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>3/14/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Votes For a Balanced Budget to Make America Stronger]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/2009Budget.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) voted yesterday to balance the federal budget by 2012, provide significant tax relief for middle-class families in Upstate New York and strengthen homeland security.  
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>3/14/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nation's Only Middle-Class Congressional Scorecard Gives Arcuri a Perfect Score]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/MiddleClassScorecard.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The Drum Major Institute for Public Policy (DMI) released its &ldquo;TheMiddleClass.org 2007 Congressional Scorecard&rdquo; today, giving U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) a 100% voting score on middle-class issues including health care, college affordability and the impact of free trade agreements.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>3/12/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Named Among the "Best Representatives for Children"]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/ChildrenScorecard.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) was named as one of the year&rsquo;s &ldquo;Best Representatives for Children&rdquo; in the Children&rsquo;s Defense Fund Action Council&rsquo;s (CDFAC) 2007 Nonpartisan Congressional Scorecard, which grades every Member of Congress based on key votes affecting children.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>3/6/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Votes to Bring Equality to Mental Health Care]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/MentalHealthParity.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) voted with a bipartisan majority today to end discrimination against patients seeking treatment for mental illnesses and drug and alcohol addiction. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>3/5/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Representative to Host Office Hours in Geneva]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/GenevaOfficeHours35.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[The congressional office of U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) will hold mobile office hours on Wednesday, March 5th from 3pm to 6pm at the Geneva Chamber of Commerce in Geneva. Ms. Cynthia Cornelius, Arcuri&rsquo;s caseworker and field representative, will be available to assist constituents on issues they may have with the federal government.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>2/29/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Upstate Congressmen Ask PSC to Reject NYRI Filing]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/PSCRejectFilingLetter.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representatives Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica), Maurice Hinchey (D- Hurley) and John Hall (D-Dover Plains) urged the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) today to rule that New York Regional Interconnection&rsquo;s (NYRI) recent application re-filing is incomplete because it lacks a thorough examination of the Thruway alternative.  
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>2/28/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Votes To Spur Alternative Energy Production, Create "Green" Jobs]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/EnergyTaxCredits.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Continuing his commitment to foster an alternative energy economy, U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) voted today to extend and expand tax incentives for renewable energy production and energy efficient buildings and appliances. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>2/27/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Responds To NYRI PSC Filing]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/NYRIrefiling.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[In response to New York Regional Interconnection&rsquo;s (NYRI) supplemental filing with the Public Service Commission (PSC) today, U.S. Rep. Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) released the following statement:
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>2/22/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri and Clinton Call on Major League Baseball to Keep Hall of Fame Game Tradition Alive]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/SavetheFameGame.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) and U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) today called on Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players Association to reverse their decision to no longer participate in the annual National Baseball Hall of Fame Game at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY after this season. 
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>2/20/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Highlights Expanded College Opportunities for Local Families]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/SUNYOneontaCollegeEvent.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Continuing his commitment to expand access to higher education for local families, U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) met with SUNY Oneonta President Alan Donovan, students, and faculty members today to discuss recent Congressional action to expand college access and affordability for local families.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>2/20/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Tours Lockheed Martin Owego]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/LockheedOwego.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) toured Lockheed Martin Systems Integration Owego this afternoon and met with high level officials for status briefings on U.S. military programs led by Lockheed Martin from the Owego facility.
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>2/19/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Arcuri Announces $44,375 for the Virgil Fire District]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/FireGrant213.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[Today, U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) announced that the Virgil Fire District would receive $44,375 through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security&rsquo;s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFGP).  
                    ]]></description>
    <pubDate>2/13/2008</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Bipartisan Economic Stimulus Plan Signed Into Law]]></title>
    <link>http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ny24_arcuri/FinalStimulus.html</link>
    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Michael A. Arcuri (D-Utica) praised the enactment of a bipartisan economic stimulus plan after President Bush signed the Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act into law this afternoon, providing 8.3 million New York families with tax rebates of up to $1,200 per couple, plus $300 per child as early as mid-May.
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    <pubDate>2/13/2008</pubDate>
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