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Reeher speaks to Newsweek about polarization in Congress
See related: Congress, Political Parties, U.S. Elections, United States
Banks weighs in on Republican's support for Trump in China Daily
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Banks weighs in on Trump's impeachment case in Wall Street Journal
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Reeher comments on Rep. Stefanik's career trajectory in Times Union
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Gadarian discusses Rep. Stefanik's loyalty to Trump with North Country Public Radio
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Maxwell faculty speak to the media about violence at the US Capitol
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O'Keefe discusses executive-legislative relations on CSIS podcast
University Professor Sean O’Keefe reflects that working in both the legislative and executive branches "are both rewarding in their own different ways, as long as you don't confuse that bright line of distinction between policy formulation and program implementation. It typically works very successfully."
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Thompson discusses local congressional races with CNY Central
"There is always higher turnout in a presidential election year, but what that will mean in any given district is less clear," says Margaret Susan Thompson, associate professor of history and political science.
See related: Congress, New York State, State & Local, U.S. Elections
Popp comments on green stimulus, economic crisis in MIT Technology Review
"What’s really important right now is getting money out quickly, and Congress can’t even do that," says David Popp, professor of public administration and international affairs. "I worry about tacking on green stimulus, or anything else that slows down the process. We can worry about financing the green transition six months from now."
See related: Climate Change, Congress, Economic Policy, United States
Banks discusses FISA reforms with Sinclair Broadcast Group
Professor Emeritus William C. Banks says the changes to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act process in the bill would increase accountability for abuses of the system and require the FBI to disclose more information to the court.
See related: Congress, Law, U.S. National Security, United States