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Attention Democrats
2010  is a pivotal year for Democrats. There are several key races whose outcome can affect us  for a  decade or more. Although going to the polls to cast your ballot is important, voting is not enough. These candidates need your time and support in order to spread the message and get elected. Select a link and get involved.

 Congressman Steve Israel is being challenged by an extreme right winger who embraces the support of Sarah Palin and Sean Hannity. Congressman Israel deserves another term and needs our help.

Ira Bernstein, a graduate of SUNY Stony Brook and Columbia University  is running for State Senate in the 2nd District.  As New York State Senator, he will improve the quality of life for residents and revitalize the surrounding neighborhoods.

Larry Silverman  is our candidate for State Senate in the 5th district. It's time to send the 15 year incumbent home. Larry is an independent voice who will bring sanity and common sense back to Albany.

John Capobianco says, "Albany is broken.  But you already know that. We’re being short changed and taxed out of our homes. Seniors are forced out and young adults are leaving.  Families are forced apart and businesses are failing.  All the while taxes continue to go up."  John is running for assemblyman in the 10th district and  will win in November but only with your help. Visit his website and see what you can do. 

Our neighbor, Kathleen Rice is in a five way primary race to become our democratic candidate for New York State Attorney General. Ms. Rice is a leader who has developed tough, community-oriented, progressive solutions to fighting violent crime, cyber predators, white-collar fraud and government waste. http://www.kathleenrice.com

There are other worthy candidates who need our help. We will be highlighting their campaigns during the coming weeks Contact our committee headquarters for more information. Huntington Town Democratic Committee

New voting system for Suffolk County 

The Help America Vote Act was enacted by congress and signed by President Bush in 2002 (at least in part) in reaction to the controversy surrounding the 2000 U.S. presidential election, the goals of HAVA are:
  • replace punchcard and lever-based voting systems;
  • create the Election Assistance Commission to assist in the administration of Federal elections; and
  • establish minimum election administration standards.
Almost two million ballots were disqualified in the 2000 election because they registered multiple votes or none when run through vote-counting machines. HAVA mandates that all states and localities upgrade many aspects of their election procedures, including their voting machines, registration processes and poll worker training. The specifics of implementation have been left up to each state, which allows for varying interpretations of the Federal law.
The September 14th primary will be the debut of the new voting machines in New York and in order to make the transition easier, the Suffolk County Board of Elections has created a web site that will answer any questions  on what to expect when you arrive at the polling place. For more information on how to use the new voting machines and to view a voter information video, visit    by clicking the  lever below. 
Kathleen Rice 2010 Suffolk County HQ Opening
On  July 31, Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice, opened her Suffolk County campaign headquarters with Democratic Chair Rich Schaffer and scores of supporters . Ms. Rice is in a five way race to become the democratic candidate for New York State Attorney General. A primary will be held on September 14th.
Kathleen Rice
Suffolk County Democratic Chairman Rick Schaffer addresses scores of supporters. District Attorney Kathleen Rice, Huntington Councilwomen Susan Berland and Glenda Jackson look on.  Also in attendance are, Huntington Town Democratic Chair Mary Collins,  Larry Silverman, candidate for NY State Senate and other enthusiastic volunteers.
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Statement of Jay Jacobs on Lazio’s Latest Ad

“It’s no surprise that Lazio’s ad doesn’t say one word about himself or his record because the only thing he could say is he’s a Wall Street lobbyist who got a $1.3 million dollar taxpayer funded bonus.”
—Jay Jacobs, Chair of NYS Democratic Committee.

Fact Check

Rhetoric: “Rick Lazio. One of us…”

Reality: As Wall Street’s top lobbyist Rick Lazio has made $8 million the past decade, including a $1.3 million bonus in 2009, paid for with taxpayer bailout funds. [NY Observer, 12/11/09; Newsday, 4/18/10]

Accomplishments


Steve is a champion for Long Island veterans.
Steve’s efforts have secured more than $3.7 million in payments for overdue benefits owed to Long Island veterans.
Steve successfully advocated for improving veterans health care, securing the largest investment in veterans health care in 75 years.
Steve wrote and passed an amendment to the Small Business Lending Fund Act that will increase assistance and outreach to veteran-owned businesses.
Steve’s efforts led to the largest federal investment in history to help homeless veterans.
Steve’s resolution honoring Cold War Veterans passed in the House of Representatives.
Steve’s resolution honoring the Fighting 69th passed in the House of Representatives.

Steve is working to protect Long Island pocketbooks.
Steve wrote and passed an amendment to the financial reform bill that will create a federal consumer protection website.
He also passed an amendment to provide resources to protect seniors from fraud and an amendment to create new rules to protect consumers from bank overdraft fees.

Steve is defending your tax dollars.
When AIG tried to turn a government bailout into bonuses for its top executives, Steve led the charge to recoup the bonuses, passing legislation in the House to stop AIG’s frivolous spending.
Steve voted successfully two years in a row to freeze pay for Members of Congress.

Steve is passing legislation to create new jobs on Long Island.
Based on ideas from local employers, Steve created a plan for new tax incentives to help small businesses hire unemployed workers and Congress acted, successfully passing legislation to help put people back to work.
Steve successfully fought to include job-creating clean energy funding in the economic recovery package and to ensure Long Island gets its share.
Steve is working with Long Island businesses to ensure they are accessing federal funds to secure new green jobs. He brought the director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy to meet Long Island businesses. And recently the agency, which Steve successfully secured federal funding for, announced a $1 million grant for advanced energy research in Ronkonkoma.

Steve is reforming the way Washington works.
Steve implemented a policy against seeking corporate earmarks. A year later, the entire Democratic Caucus implemented the same policy and cut government spending.

Steve is fighting to protect our natural resources and the economy they support.
Steve successfully passed the Long Island Sound Stewardship Act, which authorized the federal government to invest in the preservation and restoration of Long Island’s most precious resource – the Sound.
The Sound contributes $8 billion a year to Long Island’s economy and Steve’s efforts have secured record breaking federal investments in ensuring it will continue to be a critical economic engine for Long Island.
Steve secured significant federal support for ferry terminals on the South Shore and Fire Island, ensuring Long Islanders and visitors can continue to enjoy reliable access to Fire Island. 


On the campaign trail
Steve Rossetti
Steven Rossetti, candidate for the Suffolk County Legislature in the 18th district  recently held a fundraiser at  Pancho Villa's in Huntington. Lending their support are Legislators Steven Stern and Jon Cooper. Leg. Cooper  is a six term incumbent who cannot run for re-election due to term limits.  Dr. William Spencer has also expressed interest in the job and has recently held a fundraiser of his own.  The 18th promises to be a hotly contested race in the coming year so stay tuned.
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