Kirsten Gillibrand United States Senator for New York

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Dear New Yorker,

I believe accountability and transparency are essential to open and honest government. As your Senator, I am proud to lead by example as the first member of Congress ever to post their official daily meetings on-line every day, so New Yorker's can see who is lobbying their Senator and for what. I also strongly believe that taxpayers have a right to know how their representatives plan to spend their tax dollars, which is why I was among the first to voluntarily list all the earmark projects that I request federal funds for.

In addition, too often decisions in Washington have been dominated by special interests. Over time this has diminished the public's view of their elected leaders. As your Senator, I promise that all my decisions will be guided by what is best for New York, which is why I voluntarily post my personal financial disclosure forms on-line, so you can know that I work for you, not the special interest lobby.

Lastly, I think the media and the public have a very important role to play in our democracy and keeping elected officials honest, which is why I will continue to support measures to make more federal information available to the public on the internet and will advocate for shield laws for journalists and whistleblowers.

Earning your trust and operating my office in an open and transparent way is a priority for me.

Sincerely

Kirsten Gillibrand

Sunlight Report for Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Attend US Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works meeting to discuss clean energy job creation and infrastructure component of the Economic Revitalization Act of 2009

Attend US Senate Agriculture Committee hearing to discuss agribusiness and financial market regulation

Attend rally on US Capitol lawn to promote and raise awareness of 9/11 health legislation

Meeting with Kelli Conlin and NARAL Pro Choice America leadership to discuss health priorities for women and girls in The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009, including removal of the anti-choice Stupak Amendment

Meeting with Matt Silverstein of America Works to discuss job creation initiatives for veterans

Attend meeting of US Senate Demcratic Caucus with Leader Reid to unveil The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009

Floor Votes (please see Congressional Record)