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As the world watches the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang County, South Korea, students of Cumberland Head Elementary celebrated an Olympic Games of their own on Feb. 15. Each grade level at this local school, based in Plattsburgh, represented a different country. Complete with a carton of tennis balls, pre-K students marched in the opening ceremonies representing Brazil; kindergarteners with a plush kangaroo marched for Australia; first graders, Switzerland; second graders dressed in a hockey uniform to rep Canada; third graders, Germany; fourth graders, China; and fifth graders represented the United States. Photos by Elizabeth Izzo

For Stefanik, bipartisanship is a choice — and so is crafting solutions to gridlock Lawmaker touts proactive record as she heads into fourth year in office By Pete DeMola EDITOR

ELIZABETHTOWN | Hyper-partisanship appears to be the new normal as the U.S. seems more divided than ever, a measure fueled by a bombastic president who relishes in upending all political conventions. Gallup reported last August the widening gulf between the views of Republicans and Democrats is one of the most “significant trends” to emerge in U.S. society in the past two decades. But at the same time, the polling agency revealed 54 percent of Americans want politicians to compromise to get things done, which outpaces the 18 percent who would prefer that leaders stick to their beliefs. There are bipartisan voices in Washing-

ton, said Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Willsboro). “But it’s a choice you make as an elected official whether you’re committed to coming up with those solutions,” Stefanik told The Sun. “I’ve demonstrated that I am bipartisan.”

DEEP ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The lawmaker sailed through a variety of legislation she helped craft with bipartisan support, including year-round Pell Grants, the pre-clearance agreement between the U.S. and Canada and a raft of measures to aid military spouses. Stefanik has also proven adept at securing funds through the appropriations process, including for the Lake Champlain Basin Program, as well as a financial lifeline for numerous area hospitals as part of the budget deal signed earlier this month by President Donald Trump, including Adirondack Medical Center and Alice Hyde. “When there is so much gridlock, people are turning on their TVs and it seems that there continues to be partisan fights,” Stefanik said. “But I’ve been able to deliver results that have a real impact on this district.” The Lugar Center has ranked the secondterm lawmaker, who serves as co-chair of the

moderate Tuesday Group, one of the most bipartisan members based on her voting record and the bills she has introduced. “I’m in the top 10 percent of the House and Senate combined, and that’s something that I’m really proud of,” Stefanik said. “We are focused on working with anybody regardless of their party affiliation if they have good ideas.” Stefanik, who is up for re-election this year, admitted she occasionally takes issue with how cable news covers Washington. “They focus on the divided issues,” Stefanik said. “The reality is 90 percent of the bills that we pass out of the House are bipartisan.” And despite Congress’ do-nothing reputation, Stefanik said the 115th Congress has passed over 400 pieces of legislation. “Some were Republican-only votes,” the lawmaker acknowledged, “but a lot are on suspension and get overwhelming support from Republicans and Democrats.”

LAWMAKERS HEAD FOR THE EXITS

Congress has seen a wave of retirements this cycle from veteran lawmakers who have said they’re tired of Capitol Hill’s constant dysfunction.

High-profile Republican lawmakers who have announced their retirements include Rep. Trey Gowdy of South Carolina, chair of the House Oversight Committee; Rep. Darrell Issa of California, the committee’s former chair; Rep. Ed Royce of California, chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen of Florida and Charlie Dent of Pennsylvania. Many of the outgoing representatives are from moderate GOP districts, boosting Democratic hopes that 2018 will be a wave election year that will flip the House after more than a decade of Republican control. Democrats need 25 seats, and are claiming momentum based on recent special elections across the country, including state races in Virginia and New Jersey. And they hope an unpopular president and his policies will provide an additional accelerant. Stefanik, who counts House Speaker Paul Ryan as a close friend, admits the growing list of outgoing colleagues can be daunting, and she’s discouraged when she watches yet another exit interview.

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