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Remember, in NY, a republican is USUALLY a Rat by another name.
Sad, but usually true.
NY houses few real Republicans in office, but those that ARE in office are worth their stay.
However few and far between they are.

But what about the Senators from Pennsylvania, Alaska, Nevada, and Alabama? Doesn't it concern you that 4 of the top 5 vote getters were Republicans?

February 24, 2004

CONTACT: Dan Gage at 315-423-5657

WALSH ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING TO ASSIST DISLOCATED CARRIER WORKERS

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Walsh late today announced the release of $3.6 million in U.S. Department of Labor funding to assist dislocated employees of the Carrier Corporation. The funding includes $1.6 million in National Emergency Fund assistance and $2 million in Trade Training Reserve funds released to the State of New York Department of Labor.

"This announcement will assist those trade-certified Central New York workers and their families affected by Carrier's decision to pull manufacturing operations from our region," said Walsh. "I applaud the decision of the Bush administration's Department of Labor for responding to our requests to support new employment counseling, training, and entrepreneurial development services for dislocated workers. My highest priority is to ensure the needs of former employees and their families are met as best as we can."

Today's release follows a decision last month when the U.S. Department of Labor approved Trade Adjustment Assistance program funding for displaced workers of Carrier Corporation. Those funds can be used to extend benefits once employment assistance expires, to pay for retraining or reemployment services, or even assist in relocation costs.

Walsh is currently also working with a local collaboration of economic development officials to assess the potential reuse of the soon-to-be-vacated manufacturing facility in DeWitt. The Central New York Regional Planning & Development Board recently applied for a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration for the study.

January 2004 - Congressman Walsh and Syracuse Mayor Matt Driscoll announce the $4.5 million Phase V of the Syracuse Neighborhood Initiative at Franklin School on the city's Northside. To date, Congressman Walsh has secured $40.5 million in federal funding for the effort which creates new homeownership opportunities, encourages new investment and increases property values, builds community involvement, and improves the overall quality of life throughout the City of Syracuse and its neighborhoods.