“Residents of Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh have a right to know timely information about the condition of water in their public systems and private wells. The House-passed measure calling for regular testing combined with an expanded high-priority list of toxic chemicals is a step in the right direction. Now, more must be done. The Cuomo administration continues to move far too slowly in its remediation of local water supplies. When I visited Hoosick Falls and listened to the concerns of local residents and officials, those dealing with the effects of PFOA contamination told me that answers and accountability from state authorities were still not forthcoming. It’s unacceptable.”– John Faso Background: Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-19) announced the passage in the House yesterday of HR 2576, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which modernizes the Toxic Substances Control Act to institute more rigorous oversight of thousands of chemicals that are used commercially. HR 2576, which passed the House 403-12, updates the 40-year-old Toxic Substances Control Act by removing barriers to repeat chemical testing, mandating safety reviews of chemicals already in use, making more information available to the public, limiting animal testing whenever reliable alternatives exist, and setting deadlines for EPA decisions and compliance with restrictions, among other initiatives. The bill also incorporates Trevor’s Law, the Strengthening Protections for Children and Communities from Disease Clusters Act, which requires the EPA to designate and investigate clusters of cancer patients across the country. Faso is running to fill the seat now held by Congressman Chris Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. As a member of the New York Assembly, Faso developed and pushed proposals that led to real balanced budgets – including the first reduction in state spending in decades while closing a $5 billion deficit. He championed legislation that made a difference for tens of thousands of families such as the STAR program and education and real property tax reform. A former board member of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, Faso also served for three years as a member of the Control Board that worked to fix the financial and managerial issues of the City of Buffalo and its school system. Mr. Faso and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, are the proud parents of two children. They have lived in Kinderhook, New York, for more than three decades. John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is former Republican leader of the state Assembly and candidate for Congress in the 19th Congressional district. To learn more about Faso, visit johnfaso.com. ###

Via The Poughkeepsie Journal

Today’s Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are returning home from the longest combat operations since Vietnam.

These brave men and women will need services such as job training, housing and health care. What about the unseen scars of war? The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has not been able to meet the challenges faced by servicemen and women struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse and other behavioral health conditions. We can do better.

According to the National Institutes of Health, 31 percent of Vietnam veterans and 30 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, yet as many as two-thirds of veterans with PTSD are not receiving treatment, putting themselves at risk for sleep disorders, depression and anxiety, even suicide.

I’ve talked to many veterans for whom the public stigma of mental illness is preventing them from seeking the proper treatment. A physical condition like a knee injury would never go untreated; yet mental health is too often ignored because the individual feels shame or embarrassment. Or maybe insurance eligibility or distance from a clinical treatment facility is keeping them from the help they want.

One way to overcome the mental health care access gap and reach those 66 percent of veterans struggling in silence is to provide them with an environment in which they can talk about their issues openly. My plan to reform veterans’ health care uses peer-to-peer counseling to help them overcome the stigma some see attached to conditions like PTSD and begin to seek treatment today. It was developed thanks to the guidance and advice of combat and noncombat veterans from across upstate New York.

Here’s how it works: the federal government would establish a competitive grant program and empower nonprofits in the community already providing peer-to-peer counseling for veterans. The program would be paid for with an estimated $40 million in savings a year from capping the bonuses of senior executives at the VA and finding additional savings through an audit of the federal government’s mental health programs. There is no state or local matching share to cover.

My plan would also extend hours at VA outpatient pharmacies nationwide to include nights and weekends, comparable with retail pharmacies, and allow veterans to seek immediate behavioral health care outside the VA system for those currently eligible for the Veterans Choice Program. The arbitrary rules imposed by the Choice Program that force veterans to wait more than 30 days or live over 40 miles away from a clinic in order to use non-VA resources will hurt those seeking treatment for mental health. This red tape has got to go.

The VA has faced up to some of its shortcomings in recent years, and that’s admirable. However, it’s track record of treating PTSD and similar conditions continues to fall short, and the proof is in the data. A veteran is likelier to talk to another veteran who has fought the battle with mental illness and won than a therapist who’s got the books but lacks a heart. Peer-to-peer counseling, funded by the federal government, in a setting veterans trust and according to the best practices being used at nonprofits today, can have a positive role in the lives of millions of fellow Americans.

For those who carry their battlefield scars, seen and unseen, help is on the way.

John Faso is a former minority leader of the state Assembly and a Republican candidate for the 19th Congressional District.

Calls Congressional Candidate ‘Clear Choice’ to Fix Washington

KINDERHOOK, NY … May 25, 2016 — John Faso (R-Kinderhook), the endorsed Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform party candidate, today announced his latest endorsement in the race for the 19th Congressional District.

Former state Supreme Court and Appellate Division Justice Michael Kavanagh gave Faso his backing, calling the conservative reformer, “a public servant who shares my ideals and the ideals of the district where he has lived for more than three decades. John and I have known each other for many years and he is the clear choice for voters fed up with Washington and looking for strong, conservative leadership. He will make a superb Congressman.”

A longtime Ulster County District Attorney, Justice Kavanagh was elected to the Supreme Court in 1998 and was appointed to the Appellate Division, First Department in 2006. In 2008 he earned a bipartisan appointment to the Appellate Division, Third Department. Justice Kavanagh retired from the bench in 2012 and joined the National Arbitration and Mediation panel.

“Justice Kavanagh was a jurist of the highest integrity and it showed: He earned accolades from all sides during his time on the Supreme Court and Appellate Division. I am grateful for his support,” said Faso.

Faso is running to fill the seat now held by Congressman Chris Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. As a member of the New York Assembly, Faso developed and pushed proposals that led to real balanced budgets – including the first reduction in state spending in decades while closing a $5 billion deficit. He championed legislation that made a difference for tens of thousands of families such as the STAR program and education and real property tax reform. A former board member of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, Faso also served for three years as a member of the Control Board that worked to fix the financial and managerial issues of the City of Buffalo and its school system.

Mr. Faso and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, are the proud parents of two children. They have lived in Kinderhook, New York, for more than three decades.

John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is former Republican leader of the state Assembly and candidate for Congress in the 19th Congressional district. To learn more about Faso, visit johnfaso.com.

VA Leader ‘Tone-Deaf’ on Problems Facing our Veterans

Kinderhook, NY — May 23, 2016 … John Faso,the endorsed Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform party candidate running for Congress in the 19th Congressional District, today blasted Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald’s absurd and insensitive remarks that compared the length of time veterans wait for health care to that of a long line at Disneyland.

“Secretary McDonald’s remarks are not only out-of-line and insensitive to the brave men and women who have served our country, but they are also a complete fantasy when you consider the reality on the ground,” Faso said. “As many as two-thirds of veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are not receiving treatment for any number of reasons. Far too many veterans are not getting the adequate mental health and job placement services they need and deserve from the VA.

“By comparing something as important as the care we provide to veterans to something as trivial as a long wait at the Magic Kingdom, Secretary McDonald is showing that he is tone-deaf to the very issues he is supposed to command,” Faso continued. “Our veterans deserve better.”

While at a breakfast at the Christian Science Monitor today, VA Secretary McDonald told reporters that the long lines at Disney are comparable to the wait times that veterans experience for health care services, and that they shouldn’t get caught up with the time it takes to deliver such care, but rather the end result and overall satisfaction.

Faso’s criticism also come after he released a detailed plan to ensure no member of our armed services falls through the bureaucratic cracks of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and that military veterans receive the necessary care, treatment and job placement services upon returning home from service at home and abroad.

Faso’s plan recognizes the severity of the problem, especially when you consider the following:

• 31% percent of Vietnam veterans and 30% of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• More than 20% of veterans with PTSD also have Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• 31% of women veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who were diagnosed with PTSD reported Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
• 19% of veterans may have Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• As many as two-thirds of veterans suffering from PTSD are not receiving treatment.

As part of his recently released proposal to address such problems, Faso formed an advisory group comprised of veterans across the 11-county district who will work with him to provide guidance and advice on a range of veteran-related issues, including access to quality healthcare. He is also proposing to establish a competitive grant program at the federal level that would be paid for with an estimated $40 million a year in savings through 2024 by capping bonuses of senior executives at the VA and finding further savings through an audit of federal mental health programs under SAMHSA.

The way this plan would work is that county mental health and veterans services offices would provide facilities and services such a group therapy, grief counseling, drug and alcohol counseling and job placement. Working in conjunction with established nonprofits, meetings would be held two to five times per week, and clinical professionals would provide follow-ups and referrals if necessary. Training would be provided according to best practices established by nonprofits such as Vet2Vet. The measure would also extend hours at VA outpatient pharmacies nationwide to include nights and weekends, comparable with retail pharmacies, and allow veterans to seek immediate behavioral health care outside the VA system for those currently eligible for the Veterans Choice Program.

Faso is running to fill the seat now held by Congressman Chris Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. As a member of the New York Assembly, Faso developed and pushed proposals that led to real balanced budgets – including the first reduction in state spending in decades while closing a $5 billion deficit. He championed legislation that made a difference for tens of thousands of families such as the STAR program and education and real property tax reform. A former board member of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, Faso also served for three years as a member of the Control Board that worked to fix the financial and managerial issues of the City of Buffalo and its school system.

Mr. Faso and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, are the proud parents of two children. They have lived in Kinderhook, New York, for more than three decades.

John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is former Republican leader of the state Assembly and candidate for Congress in the 19th Congressional district. To learn more about Faso, visit johnfaso.com.

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Reform Candidate Announces Plan to Ensure No One Gets Lost in VA’s Bureaucracy

Kinderhook, NY — May 18, 2016 … In an effort to ensure that military veterans receive the necessary care, treatment and job placement services upon returning home from service at home and abroad, Congressional candidate John Faso (R-Kinderhook) today announced his plan for ensuring no member of our armed services falls through the bureaucratic cracks of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Faso, who is running in the 19th Congressional District on the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Reform lines, is forming an advisory group comprised of veterans across the 11-county district who will work with him to provide guidance and advice on a range of veteran-related issues, including access to quality healthcare. He is also proposing to establish a competitive grant program at the federal level that to fund qualified nonprofits that provide peer-to-peer counseling services to veterans suffering from PTSD, TBI and other trauma.

“The statistics are staggering: According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as two-thirds of veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are not receiving treatment for a variety of reasons,” Faso said. “Far too many brave men and women that are returning home from service are not getting the adequate mental health and job placement services they need and deserve from the VA. That has to change. Members of the Armed Forces deserve better and my plan will ensure that local communities have the resources they need while not adding costs on the taxpayers.”

The statistics are indeed alarming:

• 31% of Vietnam veterans and 30% of Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• More than 20% of veterans with PTSD also have Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
• 31% of women veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who were diagnosed with PTSD reported Military Sexual Trauma (MST)
• 19% of veterans may have Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• As many as two-thirds of veterans suffering from PTSD are not receiving treatment.

The way this plan would work is that county mental health and veterans services offices would provide facilities and services such a group therapy, grief counseling, drug and alcohol counseling and job placement. Working in conjunction with established nonprofits, meetings would be held two to five times per week, and clinical professionals would provide follow-ups and referrals if necessary. 

Training would be provided according to best practices established by nonprofits such as Vet2Vet. The measure would also extend hours at VA outpatient pharmacies nationwide to include nights and weekends, comparable with retail pharmacies, and allow veterans to seek immediate behavioral health care outside the VA system for those currently eligible for the Veterans Choice Program.

The program would operate as a competitive grant program for mental health and support services at local level, and would be paid for with an estimated $40 million a year in savings through 2024 by capping bonuses of senior executives at the VA and finding further savings through an audit of federal mental health programs under SAMHSA. There is no matching state or local share.

“No veteran should have to fight such a devastating and ongoing battle in solitude after serving their country,” Faso added. “As a nation, we must do better.”

Faso’s committee includes:

• Len Carson, Otsego County, NY, US Air Force Active and Reserve

• Gary Flaherty, Columbia County, US Army Command Sergeant
• Sam Rowe, Delaware County, US Navy Petty Officer 2^nd Class
• Christian Bradley, Rensselaer County. US Army Retired Colonel, Gulf War I Veteran
• Michael Abrams, Columbia County, US Marine Corps, Afghanistan Vet
• Carl Clark, Ulster County, US Army Master Sergeant
• Mike Spaccaforno, Delaware County, US Marines Lance Corporal Vietnam Vet
• Patrick Kelly, Greene County, US Army Sergeant.

“John Faso is the clear choice for my fellow veterans in this race. He understands that the current administration has failed those who have sacrificed for their country and has the record of results to actually do something about it. I am happy to be a member of this team,” said Sam Rowe, Town of Hancock Supervisor and US Navy vet.

Faso is running to fill the seat now held by Congressman Chris Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. As a member of the New York Assembly, Faso developed and pushed proposals that led to real balanced budgets – including the first reduction in state spending in decades while closing a $5 billion deficit. He championed legislation that made a difference for tens of thousands of families such as the STAR program and education and real property tax reform. A former board member of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, Faso also served for three years as a member of the Control Board that worked to fix the financial and managerial issues of the City of Buffalo and its school system.

Mr. Faso and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, are the proud parents of two children. They have lived in Kinderhook, New York, for more than three decades.

John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is former Republican leader of the state Assembly and candidate for Congress in the 19th Congressional district. To learn more about Faso, visit johnfaso.com.

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Kinderhook, N.Y. May 11, 2016 … “It’s taken the average New Yorker just about five months to earn enough money to pay off her tax burden. That’s far too long.

In the United States we pay $3.34 trillion in federal taxes each year and another $1.64 trillion in state and local taxes, totaling nearly $5 trillion. We don’t have a revenue problem — not on the federal or state levels. We have a spending problem thanks to our shortsighted leaders in Albany and Washington.

If elected, I’ll fight to cut taxes, reduce burdensome regulations that choke off economic growth and get the federal government’s spending under control. I will bring the same fight to Washington that I brought to Albany where I worked with lawmakers to close a $5 billion deficit, enacted meaningful tax cuts and championed real reforms, such as creating the STAR property tax program that made a difference for tens of thousands of families in New York.

We don’t have to wait for tax freedom. It can be achieved today with the right leadership and know-how.”

John Faso is running to fill the seat now held by Congressman Chris Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. As a member of the New York Assembly, Faso developed and pushed proposals that led to real balanced budgets – including the first reduction in state spending in decades while closing a $5 billion deficit. He championed legislation that made a difference for tens of thousands of families such as the STAR program and education and real property tax reform. A former board member of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, Faso also served for three years as a member of the Control Board that worked to fix the financial and managerial issues of the City of Buffalo and its school system.

Mr. Faso and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, are the proud parents of two children. They have lived in Kinderhook, New York, for more than three decades.

John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is former Republican leader of the state Assembly and candidate for Congress in the 19th Congressional district. To learn more about Faso, visit johnfaso.com.

“I am very grateful for Bob Bishop’s support in this race, and I salute all the hard work he’s done over the past several months to voice important local economic and agricultural concerns that we share. Bob’s endorsement is a meaningful one, and I look forward to his friendship and counsel both as a candidate and as a member of Congress.  

“As a conservative reformer and middle-class jobs advocate, I will continue to offer voters my message of economic growth, property tax relief and national security strength in the weeks and months ahead. I will consider myself fortunate to have Bob Bishop on my side along the way.”  

Faso is running to fill the seat now held by Congressman Chris Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. As a member of the New York Assembly, Faso developed and pushed proposals that led to real balanced budgets – including the first reduction in state spending in decades while closing a $5 billion deficit. He championed legislation that made a difference for tens of thousands of families such as the STAR program and education and real property tax reform. A former board member of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, Faso also served for three years as a member of the Control Board that worked to fix the financial and managerial issues of the City of Buffalo and its school system.

Mr. Faso and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, are the proud parents of two children. They have lived in Kinderhook, New York, for more than three decades.

John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is former Republican leader of the state Assembly and candidate for Congress in the 19th Congressional district. To learn more about Faso, visit johnfaso.com.

Radio Ad Focuses on Opponent’s Support of President Obama, His False Political Attacks

Kinderhook, NY — May 9, 2016 … The campaign for John Faso,the endorsed Conservative, Republican, Independent and Reform candidate running for Congress in the 19th Congressional District, has released its latest round of advertisements to help dispel the barrage of false information and political attacks led by Andrew Heaney’s campaign and its related Super PAC.

In the latest advertisement called “Run,” the Faso campaign is highlighting opponent Andrew Heaney’s support of President Barack Obama — using Heaney’s own words — and his continued false attacks against Faso and his record. Listen to the 60 second radio spot here.

“False political attacks won’t bring back jobs, but I have a comprehensive plan that will,” Faso says in the ad. “We simplify the tax code. End corporate welfare. Promote small business investment. And stop Washington’s regulatory madness.”

Script below:

TITLE: “RUN”

ANDREW HEANEY: “I did make a contribution to Barack Obama.”

ANNOUNCER: That’s New York City millionaire Andrew Heaney

who donated thousands to make Barack Obama president.

Sold his multi-million-dollar Manhattan condo,

now he’s running for Congress up here. As a Republican.

And he’s smearing John Faso with false political attacks.

New York City millionaire Andrew Heaney may want to run,

But he can’t hide from his past.

ANDREW HEANEY: “I did make a contribution to Barack Obama.”

JOHN FASO: Hi, I’m John Faso.

False political attacks won’t bring back jobs,

but I have a comprehensive plan that will:

We simplify the tax code

End corporate welfare

Promote small business investment

And stop Washington’s regulatory madness.

I’m John Faso, candidate for Congress,

I approve this message, because

false attacks won’t get our economy growing,

but I have a Jobs Plan that will.

ANNCR: Paid for by Faso for Congress.

Primary Day, Tuesday, June 28^th. Vote John Faso.

The ad complements others released by the Faso campaign that are running on cable television and digital outlets throughout the district. Two other 30-second spots — called “Better Off” and “Challenge,” respectively — highlight Faso’s fiscal record of cutting taxes and closing budget deficits and outline his key reform principles to help small businesses, notably simplifying the tax code, ending corporate welfare, investing in small businesses and ending the regulatory madness coming from Washington. Both segments are aimed at distinguishing Faso from the rest of the field and will be aired leading up to the June 28 primary.

View “Better Off” here.

View the “Challenge” ad here.

Faso is running to fill the seat now held by Congressman Chris Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. As a member of the New York Assembly, Faso developed and pushed proposals that led to real balanced budgets – including the first reduction in state spending in decades while closing a $5 billion deficit. He championed legislation that made a difference for tens of thousands of families such as the STAR program and education and real property tax reform. A former board member of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, Faso also served for three years as a member of the Control Board that worked to fix the financial and managerial issues of the City of Buffalo and its school system.

Mr. Faso and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, are the proud parents of two children. They have lived in Kinderhook, New York, for more than three decades.

John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is former Republican leader of the state Assembly and candidate for Congress in the 19th Congressional district. To learn more about Faso, visit johnfaso.com.

Economist, Reagan Policy Advisor: Faso a ‘Tested, Pro-Growth Conservative’  

Kinderhook, NY — May 6, 2016 … Lawrence Kudlow, an economist, former policy advisor with the Reagan Administration and host of CNBC’s “The Kudlow Report” has backed John Faso in his bid for the 19th Congressional District, the Faso campaign announced today.

In writing a letter to supporters today, Kudlow outlined the challenges facing the United States and said the 19th Congressional District is “ground zero in the fight for America’s future.” (Full text below).

“John Faso is solid as a rock. He’s a staunch fiscal conservative, an unwavering Second Amendment advocate with a lifetime ‘A’ rating from the NRA, and a national security hawk,” Kudlow wrote. “The differences between these candidates couldn’t be more stark — or consequential. This country has enormous needs. But none that can’t be met by growth. Economic expansion will put people back to work, pay down our staggering $19 trillion federal debt, strengthen our national defense resources, and rebuild our infrastructure.”

Faso is running to fill the seat now held by Congressman Chris Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. As a member of the New York Assembly, Faso developed and pushed proposals that led to real balanced budgets – including the first reduction in state spending in decades while closing a $5 billion deficit. He championed legislation that made a difference for tens of thousands of families such as the STAR program and education and real property tax reform. A former board member of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, Faso also served for three years as a member of the Control Board that worked to fix the financial and managerial issues of the City of Buffalo and its school system.

“I’m grateful to have the support of someone who really knows what’s at stake in this election and understands that we need members in Congress who will fight for true reforms,” Faso said. “We must pay down our deficit while helping small businesses, growing our economy and prioritizing our national security. Larry knows me and understands all too well what I stand for.”

Mr. Faso and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, are the proud parents of two children. They have lived in Kinderhook, New York, for more than three decades.

Dear Friend,      

As a former Reagan Administration economic policy advisor, I have a strong piece of advice for those despairing about America’s future. Don’t give up and fight back instead.  Do everything in your power to elect solid, pro-economic-growth conservatives to Congress.

It’s the key to America’s future.

John Faso, the 2006 Republican/Conservative candidate for New York governor, fits this bill to a tee. He’s a tested pro-growth conservative, and he’s running for Congress in New York’s huge 19th district, covering the Catskills, the Hudson Valley and Central NY.

We need to help elect him.

NY-19 is larger than a single race: It’s going to be ground zero in the fight for America’s future — a pitched battle between trendy, modern day “progressivism” and traditional American conservatism.

It’s the bellwether race for the next decade. And it’s got to be won.

Bernie Sanders’s protégé, New York City law professor Zephyr Teachout, is on one side. On the other will be battle-tested, common sense conservative John Faso.

Democratic socialist Sanders is pushing Teachout’s candidacy saying, “he needs her in Congress” to advance his utopian agenda. Of course he does:  Sanders and Teachout are cut from the same cloth, along with other reckless, dreamy-eyed progressives like New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Fortunately, we can prevent them from gaining more power.

John Faso is solid as a rock. He’s a staunch fiscal conservative, an unwavering Second Amendment advocate with a lifetime “A” rating from the NRA, and a national security hawk. The differences between these candidates couldn’t be more stark — or consequential. This country has enormous needs. But none that can’t be met by growth. Economic expansion will put people back to work, pay down our staggering $19 trillion federal debt, strengthen our national defense resources, and rebuild our infrastructure.

Without real economic growth, we’re in trouble.

John Faso will champion tax reforms to let Americans keep more of what they earn. He will also vote to change counterproductive business tax rules to bring trillions of U.S. dollars and millions of jobs back to this country. That will help guarantee America’s position as the world center of capital and investment for years to come. He won’t forget the Main Street economy either:  John supports cutting taxes and regulations that adversely impact small business employment.

Cutting taxes and regulations holding back American job growth is only half the battle, though.  We also need to get tough on international trade deals to ensure a fair playing field. There isn’t one now, especially in our trading with China.  John gets that. And he’s a fighter. John’s who we want speaking in congressional trade debates.

American families are going through tough times. Anxiety and uncertainties are testing our beliefs and resolve more than at any time in a generation.

But please trust me when I tell you, we can grow ourselves out of these challenges, but only if we have true, pro-growth champions in Congress.

John needs our help today to win. Please make a financial contribution of $10, $50, $100, $500 or even $1000 today to insure John Faso is elected as our voice in Washington.  Go to http://johnfaso.com/donate and make your donation now.

I know John Faso. I trust John Faso. And I ask you today to help put him in Congress. We need to get this American job market back into gear.

Sincerely,

Lawrence Kudlow

John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is former Republican leader of the state Assembly and candidate for Congress in the 19th Congressional district. To learn more about Faso, visit johnfaso.com.

“Chris Gibson is a true American patriot who has served his nation in the military and in Congress for over 35 years.  I congratulate him and Mary Jo on their decision.  Having known Chris and Mary Jo  for many years, I know that they have carefully thought through his decision to forego elective office and return to teaching.  Williams College is lucky to have Chris joining their faculty next year.”

John Faso is running to fill the 19th Congressional District seat now held by Congressman Chris Gibson (R), who is not seeking re-election. Mr. Faso and his wife, Mary Frances, a registered nurse, are the proud parents of two children. They have lived in Kinderhook, New York, for more than three decades.

John Faso (R-Kinderhook) is former Republican leader of the state Assembly and candidate for Congress in the 19th Congressional district. To learn more about Faso, visit johnfaso.com.