Today, with so many people in the 14th District out of a job, it’s clear that Washington bailouts and Wall Street profits simply aren’t enough to put people back to work. In Congress, my top priority will be to rebalance New York City's economy as an innovation capital and diversified hub of next generation industries that create thousands of new jobs for our communities, and set us on a course of sustainable economic growth. Read more

Banks and businesses need the freedom to generate growth and jobs – but not to bend the rules in order to profit at the expense of consumers or the health of our nation’s economy. Drawing on my experience in the financial sector, I will fight for smart regulatory policies that restrain financial industry recklessness, and insist that the goals of Wall Street are aligned with the goals of all New Yorkers. Read more

A strong economy in the 21st century starts with strong schools. Period. And no investment offers a bigger return than ensuring our children have the education they need to succeed. I believe that education reform is the key to long-term economic success for New York City and for America. In Congress, I will push for smart, effective school reform that prepares students to succeed in the new economy. Read more

I believe we can and will secure America’s future through strategic and innovative policies, initiatives, and reforms at home and abroad. And that means re-envisioning our national security efforts. Read more

Despite the gains made during the 2008 elections, the Democratic Party is today at risk of losing its way. Look no further than the failure of our party to uphold a woman’s right to choose during the debate over health care reform, or the lack of action on repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Read more

By 2030, there will likely be more than 9 million people living in New York City. In that time, if we do nothing, our infrastructure that supports vibrant city life will get older, our air and water will become dirtier, and our environment will become increasingly unsustainable. That’s why we need smart, long-term investments in our infrastructure, including more affordable housing and projects to green our City. Read more

Our current immigration system is broken and compromises our economic vitality and our country’s safety. Reforming our immigration policies and procedures is essential for America’s national security – and critical to our economic recovery. Read more

As a longtime activist, I believe in a transparent, responsive government that empowers citizens to play an active role in their communities. Fortunately, we live in an age in which technology enables transparency and responsiveness like never before. Unfortunately, government has been slow at best and reticent at worst to put this technology to work for the American people. Read more