Elise Stefanik
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Elise Marie Stefanik is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 21st congressional district since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, she has held various leadership roles within the party, including serving as the House Republican Conference Chair. Stefanik is known for her advocacy on issues such as economic growth, national security, and education reform. She has been a prominent voice in Congress, particularly on matters affecting her constituents in upstate New York.
I think our national debt and our budget crisis in this country is a generational issue.
There is no doubt that the issue of our national debt will rest on our generation's shoulders.
One of the bills I have introduced is Flexible Pell, year-round Pell so that you not only can apply as a student for fall and spring funding, but that crucial summertime where you may want to continue pursuing your education so that you…
If you look at Millennials, women are the majority of college graduates today.
Can security cooperation be a substitute for U.S. forces? And the reason I am asking that question is I am concerned that some may assume that security cooperation can replace U.S. forces as a justification for the further drawdown.
Members of this committee understand that security cooperation has long been a component of our national security strategy, and it has become more of a central figure over the last decade.
When the NDAA comes before the President's desk, I hope he realizes a veto threat could threaten the safety of our Nation's servicemembers and our country's defense. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting and voting for the NDAA.
This mandate takes away the ability for employees to choose coverage that best meets their needs.
I represent Fort Drum, which is in New York's 21st District in northern New York in Jefferson County, and our health care is provided off post to our service men and women.
I agree with your concerns about sequestration. I have been a strong voice against the sequester in terms of the long-term impact on our readiness. And frankly, I believe it puts our troops' lives at risk.
I think there are a number of lessons that are learned from what you have been able to do even though it is a tuition freeze and we are not completely grasping the long-term challenges of college affordability. It is a model for other…
The President's fiscal year 2016 budget permits the construction of an NCO training center at Fort Drum.





