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O'Brien receives committee assignments

Posted by Ted O'Brien on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Sen. O’Brien received his committee assignments today, including the position of ranking Democratic member of the Banks Committee.

O’Brien will also serve on Insurance; Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business; Health; Codes; Cultural Affairs, Tourism and Parks and Recreation; and Local Government.

Senator O'Brien calls for fracking moratorium

Posted by Ted O'Brien on Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

Senator O'Brien stands with members of the Democratic Conference calling for a reasoned, science-based and patient approach

ALBANY, N.Y. – Today, Senator Ted O'Brien stood with his Democratic conference colleagues to call for a moratorium on the issuance of certain natural gas drilling permits until a comprehensive health impact study has been completed. Senator O'Brien stressed the importance of allowing the scientific inquiry regarding "fracking" to advance before making a final decision.