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Election 2024: Democrats Flip Long Island's 4th Congressional District Blue Election 2024: Democrats Flip Long Island's 4th Congressional District Blue
Election 2024: Democrats Flip Long Island's 4th Congressional District Blue Democrats on Long Island successfully flipped a red seat to blue. In New York’s 4th congressional district race, Democrat Laura Gillen ousted incumbent Republican Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, according to the state Board of Elections.  Gillen was leading D'Esposito by a margin of 49 to 47 percent with all precincts reporting as of Thursday, Nov. 7. The 4th District includes central and southern Nassau County.  In a statement X, Gillen said said she was "humbled and grateful to have the privilege of serving the people of NY04." I am so humbled and grateful to have the p…
COVID-19: White House Works With Congress To Send Checks To Americans COVID-19: White House Works With Congress To Send Checks To Americans
Covid-19: White House Works With Congress To Send Checks To Americans The White House is working with Congress on a bipartisan plan to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak by cutting checks to Americans in need. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said that the White House is proposing a $1 trillion economic stimulus package to battle the pandemic, including $250 billion that would be earmarked for direct payments to Americans. According to federal officials, the stimulus package has support on each side of the aisle, and they are working quickly to push the legislation through. “This is a significant economic stimulus plan, and we look forward to having bip…