Tag: congress
Chancellor details Syracuse University response to GOP tax bill at special GSO meeting
The House of Representatives bill passed in November could cause the cost of higher education to rise for some. Read More »
Protesters rally outside Rep. Katko’s office, bringing along a giant chicken resembling President Donald Trump
The tax bill, which the House approved last month, would significantly lower the corporate tax rate, among other things. Read More »
GOP tax plan could remove college loan interest deduction used by 12 million people
The provisions affecting college students could have passed to accommodate tax cuts for other sectors. Read More »
Congress’ ME TOO Act is pertinent in the fight against sexual assault, but it’s not the end of it all
Gender and Sexuality columnist C.C. Hendricks breaks down Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s ME TOO Act and its role in combating sexual harassment and assault. Read More »
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s political party makes her condemnation of Sen. Al Franken even more powerful
Conservative columnist Joseph Pucciarelli discusses how Gillibrand took a bold step in condemning her fellow Democratic senator, and conservatives shouldn't be criticizing her for it. Read More »
Women’s suffrage statues in Central Park were a long time coming — but so were women’s rights
Gender and Sexuality columnist Kelsey Thompson discusses Central Park’s newest statues, which are its first featuring historic women — not fictional ones. Read More »
It’s time to change the way we respond to mass shootings
Moderate columnist Jefferson Fenner discusses how if every other mass shooting didn’t change our minds on gun control, responding to Las Vegas in the same way won’t either. Read More »
Syracuse University professor Dana Balter details congressional campaign platform
Balter hopes to challenge Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., in congressional elections next year. Read More »
Why every American needs to support hurricane victims
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn urges Americans to help victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to strengthen — and depoliticize — communities within the United States. Read More »
First Democrat declares candidacy for 24th Congressional District race
Anne Messenger became the first Democratic candidate to enter the 24th Congressional District race on Tuesday, facing off incumbent Rep. John Katko. Read More »
Debate on Syracuse, Onondaga County merger shows Syracuse University has platform to engage local communities
The Daily Orange Editorial Board commends Syracuse University’s Campbell Public Affairs Institute for hosting a debate between local leaders who support and oppose a proposed merger of the Syracuse and Onondaga County governments. Read More »
SU researchers fear Trump’s proposed National Institutes of Health budget cut
President Donald Trump has proposed a $5.8 billion funding cut for the NIH’s 2018 fiscal year budget. Read More »
Ask the experts: Professors analyze President Donald Trump's executive orders
Experts weigh in on the implications of the dozen executive orders President Donald Trump has issued in the first few weeks of his presidency. Read More »
Frozen EPA grants left SUNY-ESF researchers on thin ice, but there’s hope for the future of environmental research
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn explains what the loss of EPA grants could have meant for the faculty and students at SUNY-ESF. Read More »
Jermyn: A firsthand account of the record-breaking Women’s March on Washington
Liberal columnist Cole Jermyn recounts his experience as a participant in Saturday’s historic Women’s March on Washington. Read More »
Our Reader: Where in the world is John Katko?
Eric van der Vort, a doctoral candidate of political science at Syracuse University, explains why he thinks Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) should spend more time connecting with his constituents. Read More »
Federal government plans to forgive $108 billion in student loan debt
The government will offer income-driven repayment plans to students having trouble paying their loans. Read More »
At Syracuse University and elsewhere, women's health care faces uncertainty under Trump
Health administrators at Syracuse University said they haven’t yet seen an influx of interest among students on campus to get IUDs since Donald Trump's presidential election victory. Read More »
Senate Democrats elect NY's Chuck Schumer as Senate minority leader
Democrats in the United States Senate have elected New York Sen. Chuck Schumer as Senate minority leader. Read More »
John Katko wins re-election to House of Representatives seat
Katko defeated Democratic challenger Colleen Deacon in the race for the 24th district, which includes all of Onondaga County as well as all of Cayuga and Wayne counties and some of Oswego County. Read More »
Chuck Schumer wins re-election to United States Senate seat
Chuck Schumer pulled off an expected victory over Republican challenger Wendy Long, gaining his third re-election to the Senate. Read More »
Election Day: Updated forecasts, where to vote and where to watch
Last-minute polls ahead of Election Day show Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as likely to win the presidency. Here's information on where to vote and where to watch the coverage of Election Day. Read More »
Behind in the polls, SU alumna Colleen Deacon fights as an underdog in swing district Onondaga County
As Colleen Deacon enters the final week of her campaign for a seat in the House of Representatives, she has an uphill battle. But she's making it a point to make sure the constituents know their voices are heard — and win. Read More »
Syracuse University keeps advocating for Perkins loan program as federal government plans to end it
Syracuse University continues to support the Federal Perkins Loan Program as the government plans to bring to an end. Read More »