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Farm Bill unlikely this year

Farm Bill unlikely this year » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

House GOP sinks Owens on rural broadband

Watertown Daily Times | House GOP sinks Owens on rural broadband.

North Country reps differ on health care bill

North Country reps differ on health care bill – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Owens comments on White House decision to expedite southern portion of Keystone pipeline

From the Office of Congressman Owens WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens released the following statement this afternoon in response to reports that the President will order federal agencies <http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0312/74319.html>  to approve the southern part of the Keystone Pipeline from Cushing, Oklahoma to the Gulf Coast: “I am pleased to see progress with the construction of […]

Federal grants are available to promote economic development

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens 
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today a new round of funding opportunities from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) to assist in the region’s development and economic recovery. Grants will be awarded to organizations seeking to enhance regional health care, renewable energy sources, tourism, job training, and […]

PenAir to replace Colgan Air, service to Boston uninterrupted

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens PLATTSBURGH – Congressman Bill Owens announced today the United States Department of Transportation has selected PenAir to provide Essential Air Service from Plattsburgh International Airport to Boston.

New congressional maps may change the look of NNY politics

Watertown Daily Times | New congressional maps may change the look of NNY politics.

Rep. Owens applauds TransCanada plans to start building oil pipeline

Rep. Owens applauds TransCanada plans to start building oil pipeline – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

House Agriculture Committee to hold 2012 Farm Bill Hearing in Saranac Lake

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that the House Agriculture Committee will hold one of four field hearings on the 2012 Farm Bill at North Country Community College in Saranac Lake.  The hearing, which will gather on-the-ground input on the multi-year reauthorization of federal agriculture policy, will […]

Owens supports president’s performance

Owens supports president’s performance – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Doheny in Peru to explain his views and take questions

By John T. Ryan Saturday morning’s “Donuts with Doheny” at St. Augustine’s Parish Center attracted about 30 local residents including most if not all of the top local Republican leaders. Doheny is making his second attempt to take the 23rd New York District seat away from Democrat Bill Owens. In 2010 he lost by only […]

Owens at Adirondack Farms gathering information for the 2012 Farm Bill

By John T. Ryan Peru is a small town, but it received a lot of political attention last week. On Saturday morning, Congressional candidate Matt Doheny was in town to meet with local residents. Friday afternoon Congressman Bill Owens was here to meet with local farmer Jon Rulfs. The House Committee on Agriculture, on which […]

Doheny slowly winning over conservatives

Watertown Daily Times | Doheny slowly winning over conservatives.

Doheny tells Peru residents why he’s running for office

By John T. Ryan Update: This story will updated with details today (Monday, February 27th).  About 30 people turned out at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center this morning to hear Congressional candidate Matt Doheny explain why he’s running to unseat Representative Bill Owens. The Peru Gazette will have an in-depth report tomorrow.

“Donuts with Doheny” planned for today

By Donald McBrayer Congressional Candidate Matt Doheny would like a chance to meet and converse with you. Matt Doheny wants to bring his expertise in business and his common-sense approach to problem solving to Washington. Come hear more about Matt’s plan to jumpstart our economy, while also limiting the size of our government. He will be […]

VA launches personalized health benefits handbook

From the office of Congressman Bil Owens WASHINGTON – Veterans enrolled in the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs have begun to receive personalized booklets that explain their health care benefits and contain other useful information.

Tax relief is available for those affected by last year’s severe weather

From the office of Congressman Owens  PLATTSBURGH – Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) outlined federal tax relief today for New Yorkers affected by severe weather last year.  Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee caused untold amounts of damage for many New Yorkers, and as they continue to recover from their losses, Owens wants to ensure that […]

Gibson, Owens vote for STOCK Act amendment

Gibson, Owens vote for STOCK Act amendment – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Owens introduces bill to reduce regulation on apple exports to Canada

From the Office of Congressman Owens  WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) introduced legislation today that would streamline U.S. apple exports to Canada by exempting bulk shipments of apples to Canada from inspection under the Apple Export Act. “New York apple growers play a large role in the economic development and food security of our […]

Leahy fights efforts to reduce Air Guard

Leahy fights efforts to reduce Air Guard | Burlington Free Press 

Uncertainty clouds political process

Watertown Daily Times | Uncertainty clouds political process.

Protest in Watertown takes aim at Owens

Watertown Daily Times | NDAA protest in Watertown takes aim at Owens.

Owens pushes free tax help for New Yorkers

Website offers information for free tax filing services PLATTSBURGH – Congressman Bill Owens today announced a new section of his website dedicated to promoting free tax filing services for New Yorkers.  Owens has added outreach to his website, located at http://owens.house.gov.  New features of the website include information on how to file taxes both electronically […]

Republican woman enters race for Congress

Republican woman enters race for Congress » Local News » Press-Republican.

Rep. Owens announces Service Academy nominations

Congressman announces 27 nominations to service academies WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today the nomination from his office of 27 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 […]