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NY21 candidates have more than pocket money “on hand” « The In Box.

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens  WASHINGTON—Following the recent announcement of border staffing increases, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released the estimated number of additional officers to be placed at ports of entry in the North Country by the end of fiscal year 2015. Estimates from CBP for staffing increases at each port of entry […]

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens WASHINGTON—Today the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the allocation of 2,000 additional officers including staffing increases at Land Ports of Entry at Champlain and Alexandria Bay.  Increasing these allocations makes trade and travel across the northern border easier and more secure, supporting job growth and tourism […]

From the Office of Elise Stefanik Willsboro – Elise Stefanik today announced her founding team of County Coordinators for her 21st District congressional race, boosting the campaign’s reach and organizational efforts across the vast 12-county district. The roster includes business, political and community leaders from every county who will assist with voter outreach, campaign event organizing and planning, fundraising efforts, petition signature collection, […]

From the Doheny for Congress Campaign Watertown, New York – The Doheny for Congress Campaign today announced a number of new additions to its management team. The group includes a host of seasoned campaign veterans with years of experience throughout the state.  The team includes: Lynn Krogh, Campaign Manager; Andy Trombley, Field Director; and David […]

Willsboro – Elise Stefanik today launched a revamped website giving 21st Congressional District voters greater opportunities to become involved in the campaign and provide more information about Elise’s candidacy. The website, stillwww.EliseforCongress.com, offers voters  more information about her stances on the issues important to New York small businesses, veterans, hardworking families and farmers; the ability to […]

WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Bill Owens announced the start of the annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students from New York’s 21st Congressional District. “This competition is an opportunity to showcase the talents of our region’s young artists,” said Owens. “I am excited to see how the students in our district translate their creative passion into original artwork.” To […]

New Democrat joins race for Congress » Local News » Press-Republican.

City & State – Wild, Wild North.

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum generates $1.4 billion in economic activity; slight decrease from previous year.

Senate blocks military sexual-assault bill – Houston Chronicle.

Federal military sex crime bill will pass, says Sen. Gillibrand – NY Daily News.

PLATTSBURGH, NY— Following the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Congressman Bill Owens congratulated American Olympians with local ties. “Every Winter Olympics, New York’s rich Olympic history and the region’s pride in our local best-in-a-generation athletes come together as we watch the Olympic Games and root for our friends and neighbors,” Rep. Bill Owens said. “Our local […]

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum faces cuts as DOD budget calls for massive Army soldier reductions.

Schumer calls for car-tracking technology data limits | New York Post.

Watertown Daily Times | Doheny endorsed by Independence Party.

A statement received from Douglas Hoffman, Conservative Party Candidate for Congress in 2009 “Where were all these brave men when the incumbent was running?  It took a brave women to drive the incumbent out of the race.  Elise Stefanik is principled and has worked extremely hard to earn the Republican endorsement, not only from the County Chairs […]

Statement from Elise Stefanik for Congress campaign Last year when I declared my candidacy for Congress, I did so based upon principles and my strong belief that Washington needs new ideas and new leadership. I first entered this race when it was toughest – against a third-term incumbent – and while the opponents may have […]

WATERTOWN – Matt Doheny today announced his bid for New York’s 21st Congressional District seat. “I was honored that more than 120,000 voters chose me to represent them during the last election,” said Doheny. “Many told me they appreciated my real-world experience in tackling tough problems and working together with competing interests to find common ground.  That […]

Watertown Daily Times | Who is Aaron Woolf? And why is he running for Congress?.

Budget Highlights Programs that Strengthen US-Canada Trade, Flow of People and Goods at Northern Border From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens PLATTSBURGH, NY—Today, Representative Bill Owens applauded Canada’s proposed 2014 budget, which was delivered to Parliament earlier this week. The proposal outlined Canada’s trade agenda and highlighted its accomplishments over the last year. “Canada’s proposed budget […]

Democrats select congressional candidate » Local News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Owens says he’ll oppose potential new BRAC round.

Stefanik earns District 21 GOP nomination » Breaking News » Press-Republican.