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Owens raises $214K, has $554K in campaign account

Watertown Daily Times | Owens raises $214K, has $554K in campaign account.

Doheny’s first month of fundraising brings in $306K

Watertown Daily Times | Doheny’s first month of fundraising brings in $306K.

Q&A: Tea party leader Barie ready for big congressional battle

Q&A: Tea party leader Barie ready for big congressional battle – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Doheny, Owens spar over SOPA

Doheny, Owens spar over SOPA – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Owens introduces bill to bolster small business contracts

From the Office of Congressman Owens  WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens introduced legislation this week to ensure that federal agencies provide more work for small businesses, allowing them to hire and expand in New York.  There is a congressionally mandated goal that 23 percent of all annual federal contracts are awarded to small businesses, but […]

Congressman Owens disappointed with Obama’s Keystone pipeline rejection

WASHINGTON  – Congressman Owens released the following statement today in response to the Administration’s official rejection <http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71598.html> of the Keystone XL pipeline permit. “With conflicts overseas driving up prices at the pump and so many Americans out looking for work, I am deeply disappointed that the White House has formally rejected the Keystone XL pipeline […]

Owens seeks high school bands to represent New York

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that he is currently accepting nominations for up to five high school marching bands from New York’s 23rd Congressional District to perform in the National Independence Day Parade, sponsored by the National Parks Service.  “A trip to our nation’s capital is a great learning experience for our high […]

Quietly, Owens visits Taiwan to tout NNY

Watertown Daily Times | Quietly, Owens visits Taiwan to tout NNY.

Battle brews over online piracy bill

Battle brews over online piracy bill – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Owens frustrated over partisanship

Owens frustrated over partisanship » Local News » Press-Republican.

Decorating a church is part of the Christmas celebration

St. Augustine’s Church is always beautiful during the Christmas season.  Several parishioners were working very hard today to decorate the church. Helen Dispo has led the decorating committee since 2003. Several people contribute their time and talent including St. Augustine’s Pastor Father Alan Shnob. Let’s hope the church is filled this weekend to celebrate the […]

Owens and Doheny disagree on how to fund payroll tax cut

Watertown Daily Times | Owens and Doheny disagree on how to fund payroll tax cut.

Owens announces Moratorium on Post Office closure until May

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that there will be a moratorium on the closing or consolidation of any post office or mail processing facility until May 15, 2012.  “This is great news for those who depend on their local postal facilities for the vital services they provide,” said Owens. “It is my hope […]

Owens rapped for Drum “earmarks”

Watertown Daily Times | Owens rapped for Drum “earmarks”.

Wind tax credit separates Owens, Doheny

Watertown Daily Times | Wind tax credit separates Owens, Doheny.

Owens campaign erred on finance reports

Watertown Daily Times | Owens campaign erred on finance reports.

Rep. Owens wants rural post offices kept

Rep. Owens wants rural post offices kept – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.

Owens introduces bill to preserve services, cut costs

Statement from the office of Congressman Bill Owens Legislation would co-locate post offices with existing facilities WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today introduced legislation that would help preserve vital services offered by post offices for millions of Americans who rely on them.  H.R. 3584, the Community Postal Service Preservation and Cost Savings Act, would require […]

Congressman Owens opens application process for 2012 Internship Program

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that several 2012 internships are available in his offices in Washington, Watertown, Plattsburgh, and Oneida.  “Our internship program offers a tremendous opportunity for recent graduates and current college students to gain valuable work experience and learn about the operations of a Congressional office,” said Owens. “I urge all […]

Owens to hold telephone town hall Wednesday

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens  WASHINGTON – In an ongoing effort to conduct an open discussion about the issues that affect New York, Congressman Bill Owens will hold a telephone town hall next Wednesday, December 7th.  Owens will update callers about the effort to create jobs in New York and take questions from […]

Owens introduces bill to waive fees for disaster victims

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today introduced legislation that would grant the U.S. State Department the authority to waive passport fees for residents who live in an area that was declared a federal natural disaster.  During recent natural disasters experienced in New York like Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, many residents lost untold amounts […]

Owens to hold telephone town hall Tuesday

Conversation to focus on jobs and the economy, but open to all issues WASHINGTON – In an ongoing effort to conduct an open discussion about the issues that affect New York, Congressman Bill Owens will hold a telephone town hall next Tuesday, November 29th.  Owens will update callers about the effort to create jobs in […]

Reps split on balanced budget amendment

Reps split on balanced budget amendment – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Doheny makes more than $8 million, filing shows

Watertown Daily Times | Doheny makes more than $8 million, filing shows.

Owens to Super Committee: ‘Go big’

Owens to Super Committee: ‘Go big’ – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.