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Congressman Joseph Crowley:
Fighting for Safety

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2002

April 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

Joseph Crowley has been the Representative for the Queens and Bronx-based 7th Congressional District since November 1998. In 2000, he was reelected with 71 percent of the vote. In Washington, the hardworking Crowley serves on the Committee of Financial Services, Committee on International Relations, Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Securities, and the Subcommittee on … [Read more...] about Congressman Joseph Crowley:
Fighting for Safety

Governor George Pataki:
Leadership Through Tragedy

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2002

April 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

George Pataki's already strong record has been enhanced by the leadership qualities he demonstrated in the days following the September 11 attacks. Pataki worked with Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to liaise with the President's office to secure federal protection and security for New York City. He sought federal funding to aid the rescue process and to ultimately bring about the … [Read more...] about Governor George Pataki:
Leadership Through Tragedy

Jim McGreevey: N.J. Governor

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2002

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As newly elected governor of a state that suffered a large loss of life in the September 11 attacks and has a large budget deficit, McGreevey's strong leadership qualities are already being put to the test. In November 2001, Democrat McGreevey defeated Republican Bret Schundler in the New Jersey gubernatorial election. As former Mayor of Woodbridge, his reforms and leadership … [Read more...] about Jim McGreevey: N.J. Governor

Rev. Daniel P. Coughlin:
House Chaplain

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2002

April 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

On September 12 and 13, Reverend Coughlin united Republicans, Democrats and Independents together by offering prayers before start of business at the U.S. House of Representatives. Coughlin's duties as House Chaplain include delivering the morning prayer and providing counsel to House members -- duties which following the terrorist attacks and anthrax scares became more … [Read more...] about Rev. Daniel P. Coughlin:
House Chaplain

Senator Edward Kennedy:
Serving the Public

By Irish America Staff
April / May 2002

April 1, 2002 by Leave a Comment

As third most senior member of the Senate, and patriarch of one of the most famous political dynasties in the world, Kennedy has always been aware of, and lived up to the high expectations placed upon him by the public. As chair of the Senate's Health and Education Committee, he demonstrated prescience when he, along with Senator Bill Frist, MD, (R, Tenn.) introduced … [Read more...] about Senator Edward Kennedy:
Serving the Public

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