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Rep. Tim Kennedy

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Rep. Tim Kennedy

@RepTimKennedy

Former occupational therapist serving New York's 26th Congressional District. Husband, dad, & South Buffalo native.

Western New York

Joined November 2010

Rep. Tim Kennedy
@RepTimKennedy
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Freedom and justice for all Americans is a promise we must continue striving to fulfill. On Juneteenth, we honor the resilience of those who fought for freedom, reflect on our nation's history, and make good on the promise building a future where liberty, opportunity, and
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Rep. Tim Kennedy
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Jun 18
The so-called memorandum of understanding signed by President Trump and Vice President Vance is a gift to the murderous Iranian regime with no guarantee they will ever give up their nuclear ambitions. This unnecessary and illegal war of choice has cost the lives of
Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal
From nytimes.com
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Jun 17
Trump is playing games with our national security in the name of throwing up barriers to prevent eligible U.S. citizens from voting. According to the Brennan Center, more than 21 million Americans of voting age wouldn’t be able to quickly find the documents the SAVE Act
Trump says he is canceling DNI hearings, as he urges lawmakers to pass voting restrictions law |...
From cnn.com
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Jun 17
Huge news for WNY! 🌊 @UBuffalo is officially New York’s new hub for Great Lakes research. While the Trump Administration tries to slash hundreds of millions in funding from NOAA and gut climate research, NY is stepping up to protect our resources. Western New York is defined by
UB picked as New York's hub for Great Lakes research
From buffalonews.com
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Rep. Tim Kennedy
@RepTimKennedy
Jun 17
Another lie confirmed: taxpayers are footing more than half of the bill for Donald Trump’s vanity project after being told time and again it would not happen. Americans are struggling to live because of the rising cost of groceries, gas, housing, childcare, and so much more, yet
Trump said no taxpayer money would be spent on the ballroom. A contractor’s invoices show otherwise.
From washingtonpost.com
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Jun 16
I promised the families of the 10 souls we lost on Jefferson Avenue in 2022 their loved ones would not die in vain. Gun manufacturers spent years trying to overturn the law we passed in New York to give these families the right to hold them accountable. Yesterday, the Supreme
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Rep. Tim Kennedy
@RepTimKennedy
Jun 16
This African American Music Appreciation Month, I want to recognize a true gem right here in Western New York, Buffalo's Colored Musicians Club & Jazz Museum at 145 Broadway. Buffalo has long been a cornerstone of African American music history, and the Colored Musicians Club
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Jun 16
Home care costs are rising at an alarming rate and Western New York families are feeling it. A new @AARP analysis found home care costs jumped 7.9% in one year, nearly double overall inflation. Over five years, they're up 39%. The median home care cost is now $51,480, while the
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Rep. Tim Kennedy
@RepTimKennedy
Jun 15
Western New York families have been saying it for months: costs are up and Republicans in Washington aren't listening. Now the numbers back it up. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows only 31% of rural Americans approve of how Trump is handling the economy. Gas prices are up,
Trump's support in rural America slips as fuel and food prices climb, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
From reuters.com
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Rep. Tim Kennedy
@RepTimKennedy
Jun 15
Dreamers are woven into the fabric of Western New York. They are our neighbors, our coworkers, and our friends. For 14 years, DACA has let them do what we all want to do: build a life, raise a family, and call this place home. Western New York is stronger because they're here.
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@RepTimKennedy
Jun 15
If you needed further proof that the system is rigged, Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. At a time when housing costs are on the rise, utilities are unaffordable, and inflation is going up, the insatiable thirst for more wealth by the billionaire and
Elon Musk Becomes the World’s First Trillionaire
From nytimes.com
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Rep. Tim Kennedy
@RepTimKennedy
Jun 15
1 in 10 older adults in Western New York will experience abuse or mistreatment, and in most cases it never gets reported. June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Elder abuse doesn't always look the way people expect. It can be financial exploitation, emotional harm, or
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@RepTimKennedy
Jun 14
$6 million is coming to Kohler Pool in Tonawanda from New York State and it started with the $850,000 in federal funding I secured to kick this project off. Kohler Pool has been a summer staple for City of Tonawanda families since the 1950s. Kids learning to swim. Teens working
State announces $6 million investment into City of Tonawanda pool
From wivb.com
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