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U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman introduced what he’s calling the Green New Deal for Public Schools in front of John Philip Sousa Junior High School in Edenwald last week, getting in-person support from a range of elected officials from state Sen. Jamaal Bailey to schools chancellor Meisha Porter and even Mayor Bill de Blasio. Bowman hopes Congress will pump more than $1.43 trillion into the nation’s public schools over the next decade.

Bowman to Biden: Support the Green New Deal for public schools

Putting the words “Green New Deal” together doesn’t quite invoke political unity as one might suspect. Even within the Democratic Party. U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman's $1.43 trillion plan would retrofit some of the highest-need schools. more

By MICHAEL HINMAN | 7/23/21

During his campaign, Jamaal Bowman was up against powerful incumbent Eliot Engel. But Bowman says the power comes from his constituents, and he’s ready to ‘fight like hell’ to improve their lives from Washington.

Bowman introduces a new age in House

It’s almost impossible to dispute. New members of Congress don’t have as much experience or power as their veteran colleagues. And because of that, they might not be as effective. more

By KIRSTYN BRENDLEN | 11/22/20

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