In my district, the budget scales back and eliminates several long-term shore protection projects important to the safety and economic security of Long Island.
Tim BishopThe residents and elected officials of Long Island have fought vigorously for many years and spent millions of dollars to preserve the quality of life that the Long Island Sound offers.
Tim BishopHowever, this President sees no problem eliminating funding for Perkins Loans in his budget, even though the cost of tuition is rising and will continue to rise as the administration's policies force inflation.
Tim BishopIn this time of budget cuts, we cannot forget that basic science is a building block for scientific innovation and economic growth in the information age.
Tim BishopOur government should do everything it can to ensure the successful prosecution of those responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens abroad. It should provide resources as needed, and it should make it clear to the authorities in Belgrade that inaction does have repercussions on bilateral relations.
Tim Bishop