John O'Connor appears in the following:
With Control of the House at Stake, National Democrats Tangle with Locals
Monday, May 07, 2018
Some New York and New Jersey candidates say national Democrats put their thumbs on the scale before the campaigns had a chance to play out.
Facebook CEO Acknowledges Discrimination Is Still a Problem on Social Network
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker prods Zuckerberg on how technology can be used against low-income and working-class people.
What The Congressional Budget Deal Means For Us
Thursday, March 22, 2018
“This spending agreement brings the era of austerity to an unceremonious end," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer proclaimed.
After Trump Veto Threat, Congress Sets Aside Less Money For Hudson River Tunnel
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Lawmakers say Amtrak won't need the approval of the federal transportation department to start work.
With Funding Deadline Near, Local Lawmakers Say They'll Seek A Tunnel Deal With Trump
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Lawmakers say House Speaker Paul Ryan told them he won't block the money — but the president is another question.
Transportation Secretary Says President Trump Is Targeting a New Hudson River Train Tunnel
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
"New York and New Jersey need to step up and bear their fair share," Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao tells local lawmakers.
New York Congressmen, First Responders Want to Block 9/11 Health Care Program Changes
Monday, March 05, 2018
They ask: Why try to fix something that's working?
Democrats Contemplate Gun Control Push, Get Boost From President Trump
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Trump told lawmakers to consider a laundry list of gun control ideas that Republicans have opposed.
Democrats Disagree About Importance of Gun Control in 2018 Races
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
The issue gets the base going, but a lawmaker says most voters have bigger concerns.
Schumer: Democrats' Priority Is Universal Background Checks on Gun Sales
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Experts estimate that 40 percent of gun sales don't require a federal background check of the buyer, but polls show that at least 80 percent of Americans support the requirement.
An Outlier In City Politics, Staten Island At The Center Of National Political Trends
Thursday, December 28, 2017
With health care, taxes and immigration as key issues, the Staten Island congressional fight is also important for control of the U.S. House.
Hudson Valley Congressional Race a Proving Ground for New Fundraising Tools
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Now, it's easier for donors to give where they can have the most impact. That's making the race in New York's 19th District one of the most competitive — and expensive — in the nation.
Nadler Chosen as Top Democrat for House Judiciary Committee
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
The job could become much more important if Democrats take control of the House.
Activists Want Democrats to Force an Immigration Fix by the End of the Year
Monday, December 18, 2017
Democrats have leverage during government funding negotiations. But will they use it?
Why New York and New Jersey Have Little Say in Tax Deal
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Once local lawmakers voted against the bill, they lost leverage to negotiate changes.
Gillbrand Calls Trump Attack a 'Sexist Smear'
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Four Senate Democrats said Trump should resign over sexual harassment and assault allegations, but only Gillibrand drew Trump's Twitter ire.
This Week in Politics: Believe the (Bad) Hype
Saturday, December 09, 2017
Local leaders make it sound like the financial Grim Reaper is coming for NY and NJ in the form of the GOP's tax bill. They may be right.
How the GOP Tax Bill Could Affect New York and New Jersey Home Prices
Thursday, December 07, 2017
One analyst says 26 of the top 30 counties affected are in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.
Tax Bill Could Give Private School Parents a Break on Tuition
Monday, December 04, 2017
Both House and Senate bills allow parents to use education savings accounts for K-12 tuition.
What to Watch as the Tax Bill Heads to the Final Step in Congress
Monday, December 04, 2017
Republicans in the House and Senate have a handful of significant differences to work out.
