Tagged: Politics

The never-ending tax debate has some new nomenclature. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that the so-called Buffett Rule is a matter of common sense.

Eboo Patel, one of the leading voices for cultivating greater understanding and acceptance of diverse faith backgrounds on college campuses, will speak Tuesday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. in Memorial Chapel at Union College. More information here.

A few politicians are eager to put their money where their mouth is. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York Representative Bill Owens tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that returning some of his office’s budget to the Treasury was the right decision.

Robert Hardman discusses his book, Her Majesty: Queen Elizabeth II and her Court.

The Capital Region is set to bid farewell to several prominent state legislators. In today’s Congressional Corner, New York representative Paul Tonko tells WAMC’s Alan Chartock that he isn’t ready to join them on the sidelines just yet.

Host Alan Chartock is joined by retiring New York State Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari, a Democrat who has represented the 106th District since 1989. They discuss Canestrari’s decision to step aside, campaign finance reform, and the state of ethics.