Dear Friend,Today I am proud to release my six month report to constituents of the 20th Congressional District of New York, marking some of the highlights of the 112thCongress. As you know, I am committed to three principles: growing the economy to create jobs, restoring fiscal responsibility and moving toward a balanced budget, and protecting our freedoms. I hope that as you read the below, you will agree that we have made progress towards those goals – though there is more work to be done. I am confident that if we make the right choices now – even in these tough times – our best days are still in front of us. Here are some of the notable actions taken during my first six months in office: