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Elmira news outlet WETM hosted the only confirmed scheduled debate for the candidates in the 23rd Congressional District (NY23) race on Tuesday.

Local organizations continue to endorse Aaron Gies, the Democratic candidate for New York’s 23rd Congressional District, as he faces scrutiny over his brother-in-law’s criminal history.

Two Democratic candidates looking to challenge Republican Nick Langworthy in the midterms for the 23rd Congressional District seat will begin collecting signatures Feb. 24 for ballot positions in the June primaries.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Elmira as part of a national tour to highlight links between civics education and patriotism.

After more than 40 days away from Washington D.C., Republican Congressman Nick Langworthy held a virtual press conference this week ahead of a House vote to reopen the government on Wednesday. The fate of expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits for 24 million Americans remains uncertain.

Langworthy, a Republican, represents New York’s 23rd congressional district, including Tioga and Chemung counties and parts of Schuyler and Steuben counties.

A $9.4 billion rescission package is now in the hands of Congress. President Trump is asking to cancel federal funding for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). Southern Tier Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY23) supports the funding cuts.

The New York State DOH shows proposed cuts to Medicaid could cost Southern Tier hospitals and the region's health care economy more than $50 million. Sen. Chuck Schumer is urging New York House Republicans to vote against any cuts.

Southern Tier Congressman Nick Langworthy is not hosting in-person town halls and his constituents are frustrated at their lack of access to their representative.

Some Southern Tier residents continue to gather and protest Republican proposals to cut social safety net programs.