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Postal services: what’s wanted? What’s needed? « The In Box.

Owens wary of strident gun control efforts – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Plattsburgh Mail Processing Center closed » Local News » Press-Republican.

Rep. Owens, in local visit, reacts to ethics report findings.

Plattsburgh, NY –The United States Postal Service (USPS) today announced they intend to eliminate Saturday delivery for first class mail beginning in August of 2013.  Congressman Bill Owens blasted the decision, calling on the Postal Service to take aggressive actions to raise revenue while not unfairly burdening rural areas with service cuts. “I strongly disagree […]

Goodbye to Saturday mail? – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, 

Bloomberg Targets Housing and Businesses for Storm Aid Money – NYTimes.com.

Probe into congressman’s Taiwan trip to continue » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Plattsburgh – The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 325, the “No Budget, No Pay Act,” by a vote of 285 to 144.  The bill provides an additional four months to avoid a default on the national debt by temporarily lifting the cap on the “debt ceiling.”  Congressman Bill Owens supported the legislation to avoid a […]

Owens listens to serious, detailed local concerns – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com

Capitol Confidential » Read the text of Obama’s second inaugural address.

Watertown Daily Times | Congressman Owens supportive of universal background checks, against assault-weapon ban.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced he has been appointed to the Subcommittees on Defense and Homeland Security as part of his work as a member of the House Appropriations Committee.  Earlier this month, Congressman Owens was appointed for the 113th Congress to serve on the influential House Appropriations Committee. “As a veteran, I’m […]

Big-time appointment – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com |

Plattsburgh, NY – This week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that the United States and Canada have increased the maximum values of goods eligible for expedited customs clearance.  Under the new rules, goods valued at up to USD$2,500 and CDN $2,500, respectively, are eligible for an expedited border […]

Owens discusses Congressional priorities » Local News » Press-Republican.

Washington – Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced his nomination of 21 students to service academies. A Member of Congress can nominate students to attend an academy if the students meet eligibility requirements and submit a detailed application.  The four service academies that accept nominations include the Air Force, Army, Merchant Marines and the Navy. “America’s military academies […]

Plattsburgh, NY –  Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced provisions of the so-called “fiscal cliff” deal that stand to benefit New York soldiers and veterans.  This legislation, the “American Taxpayer Relief Act,” extends various tax policies supporting job creation and middle class families, and was signed into law last week after receiving bi-partisan support from Representative Owens […]

Vt. Air Guard hopes for jet, but others fear noise – Yahoo! News.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced that he has been appointed to the influential House Appropriations Committee, which has jurisdiction over federal spending. In Congress, the Committee exercises authority over federal spending in every department.  This includes spending for the Department of Defense and their activities at Fort Drum, the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

Washington, DC – Last night, the House of Representatives passed legislation, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8), to avert the fiscal cliff and protect middle class tax cuts.  Congressman Bill Owens supported the measure with his vote and offered the following statement: “This legislation represents a promise kept to protect the middle class […]

Cross-border train mystery highlights problems with energy credit program « The In Box.

Plattsburgh, NY – Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that Regional Economic Development Council’s throughout New York would receive funding to spur job growth in the region.  Owens offered the following statement on the Governor’s announcement: “Today’s announcement is an important step forward in our ongoing commitment to help create jobs throughout New York,” said Owens.  “Even […]

North Country remembers former Rep. Martin (update) – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com

NY21: What in the world happened to Bill Owens? « The In Box.