Congressman Chris Jacobs says he will object to the certification of the Presidential election
Jacobs said he will object to the certification of the electoral votes from contested states, saying he does not make this decision lightly.
Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 1:27 PM EST January 6, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA Republican Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) released a statement Wednesday afternoon saying he will object to the certification of the Presidential election.
Jacobs says due to the ongoing pandemic, several states made unprecedented changes to their electoral systems without the authorization of their respective state legislatures as the Constitution dictates. In addition to this, Jacobs says many Americans still have concerns about the integrity of the presidential election, adding that such concerns have yet to be properly adjudicated.
Local Politicians React to Pardon of Chris Collins By Spectrum News Staff New York State PUBLISHED 9:19 PM ET Dec. 22, 2020 PUBLISHED 9:19 PM EST Dec. 22, 2020
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In one of them, he called Trump s decision disgraceful.
He went onto say, No justice. No ethics. No dignity. Every member of the @gop with any honor left in them must denounce this immediately.
“Chris Collins betrayed his oath to the Constitution and violated the trust of the people of WNY. He admitted his guilt - to crimes committed on the White House front lawn. So much for the party of law and order. Chris Collins deserves no mercy or a get-out-of-jail-free card,” Assemblyman Sean Ryan tweeted.
New $900 billion COVID-19 bill includes assistance for small businesses
The COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress on Monday will provide some help to small businesses. Here s what to expect if you own a small business. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 12:00 PM EST December 22, 2020
BUFFALO, N.Y. Small businesses, not only in Western New York, but across the county have been hurting due to the pandemic.
But the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill passed on Monday by Congress, and on it s way to President Donald Trump s desk, will provide some help to small businesses. Here s what to expect if you own a small business.