Kirsten Gillibrand

Kirsten Gillibrand

US Senate, New York

  • A dedicated public servant
  • A Democratic leader to watch
  • A battle-tested campaigner

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About Kirsten Gillibrand

A rising Democratic star

The buzz surrounding Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand from Democratic party leaders has only grown louder since she unseated an entrenched Republican congressman and helped Democrats take control of the House in 2006. Her 62-38 percent victory in 2008 in New York's 20th district confirms that this rising star is a leader to watch.

A champion of progressive issues

Winning past endorsements from the League of Conservation Voters and the Human Rights Campaign, Gillibrand has been a champion of progressive policies. In Congress, she has been a leader for women and families, fighting for equal pay and expanded health care for children.

A role model for women leaders

A top aide to Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo during the Clinton administration, Gillibrand is founder and former chair of the Women’s Leadership Forum Network, which encourages political activism among women under 40. Before running for Congress, Gillibrand received a candidate training from EMILY’s List through the Political Opportunity Program (POP).

November 17, 2009

Gillibrand takes a stand against Stupak/Pitts Amendment

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Gillibrand takes a stand against Stupak/Pitts Amendment

Since joining the Senate in January, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) hasn't hesitated to take on tough issues. And now, with the Stupak/Pitts Amendment in the House health care bill threatening to deny millions of women access to safe, affordable reproductive care, Kirsten is taking action once again.

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November 12, 2009

Kirsten Gillibrand to speak out against Stupak Amendment in NYC

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Kirsten Gillibrand to speak out against Stupak Amendment in NYC

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today that she would be holding a press conference with other elected women in Manhattan next Monday. They are expected to speak out against the Stupak-Pitts Amendment. Introduced by Michigan Rep Bart Stupak as part of a last minute deal to get passage of the larger Health Care Bill, the amendments language not only prohibits abortion coverage in the public insurance option included in the House bill. It would also prevent private plans from offering coverage for abortion services if they accept people who are receiving government subsidies and will require that women want to continue to receive such services purchase a separate policy rider that covers reproductive services.

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November 12, 2009

Human Rights Campaign endorses Gillibrand

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Human Rights Campaign endorses Gillibrand

Exciting news in Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's campaign for U.S. Senate!

Kirsten received the endorsement of the Human Rights Campaign today, important recognition of her work on behalf of LGBT rights. Kirsten, who has advocated for the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell since joining the Senate in January, has been a strong leader for equal rights issues, according to HRC's president, Joe Solmonese.

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