It looks now as if the seat Jongbloed was seeking is back in play - along with two other, coveted federal judgeships expected to open in the state in the near future.
WATERTOWN â A spokeswoman for Rep. Elise M. Stefanik confirmed Tuesday that the congresswoman will not be serving on outgoing President Donald J. Trumpâs impeachment trial defense team, coming after media reports circulated suggesting she may be given a role.
âThis is typical media-driven fake news,â said Karoline Leavitt, spokesperson for the congresswoman. âThere has been no formal or informal discussions with Congresswoman Stefanik about serving on the impeachment defense team. However, she will continue to be a leading national voice opposing President Trumpâs impeachment.â
In a Jan. 14 report, Bloomberg reported that congressional Republicans have floated the idea that Rep. Stefanik, R-Schuylerville, and Rep. James âJimâ D. Jordan, R-Ohio, may be part of President Donald J. Trumpâs defense team. The report cites âa person familiar with the matter.â
President-elect Joseph R. Biden is proposing a significant increase in legal immigration as part of his new legislation that would also legalize most illegal immigrants.
The flags represent people from all 50 states, the five U.S. territories and Washington, D.C., who cannot attend because of the coronavirus pandemic and tight security in the nation s capital.