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Owens to Hold Telephone Town Hall Thursday

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 Thursday, November 3rd.  Owens will update callers about ongoing efforts to create jobs in New […]

Owens says debit card legislation still needed

Watertown Daily Times | Owens say debit card legislation still needed.

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Owens’ Staff to Hold “Mobile Office Hours” Next Week

WHAT: Members of Congressman Bill Owens’ staff will hold meetings with Upstate New Yorkers in Clinton, Jefferson, Madison, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties in an ongoing effort to increase constituent outreach. Multiple more events planned throughout New York’s 23rd Congressional district in the coming months.  Owens’ office has held more than 65 of these events […]

Owens announces expanded Medicare Open Enrollment

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens Affordable Care Act provides Medicare recipients cheaper Rx, free preventive services WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today announced Medicare’s Open Enrollment period that began this week and has been expanded to last seven weeks through Wednesday, December 7th.  The expanded enrollment period will give seniors and those with […]

Owens praises new education benefits for veterans

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens FORT DRUM – Congressman Bill Owens today praised provisions of the post-9/11 G.I. Bill that allow American military veterans more opportunity and choice as they pursue a higher level of education or training.  As of this month, veterans under the post-9/11 G.I. Bill can use benefits to attend […]

OWENS, TONKO, HINCHEY: REPUBLICAN DISASTER AID BILL IS A SLAP IN THE FACE TO THOSE DEVASTATED BY FLOODING

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Paul Tonko, Congressman Maurice Hinchey and Congressman Bill Owens tonight made the following statement after voting against a Continuing Resolution to fund government operations through November 18, 2011. Included is $3.65 billion in disaster relief funding, which is about half as much as the […]

Matt Doheny’s 2012 bid for Congress is official.

From the office of Matt Doheny The Watertown businessman and registered Republican filed paperwork today with the Federal Elections Commission to become a candidate for Congress, where he will represent northern and Central New York’s interests in Washington. “While my campaign may technically start today, I’ve been out listening to residents all over northern and […]

Owens likes Obama’s jobs plan

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

20 NY House members request quick approval for all counties identified in NY’s Request for Disaster Declaration

Washington, DC — A bipartisan group of 20 New York U.S. House members today thanked President Obama for expediting the Major Disaster Declaration process for several New York Counties and requested that the President quickly approve all 26 counties identified in Governor Cuomo’s request for federal disaster assistance. So far, 19 counties have been made […]

Rep. Bill Owens signs on to ‘Defense of Marriage Act’ repeal

The Watertown Daily Times reports 

Congressman Gibson: Review defense for cuts!

The Times Union reports 

Congressman Owens announces USDA Disaster Designation for Upstate Farmers

PLATTSBURGH – Congressman Bill Owens today announced a secretarial disaster designation for Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Oswego, Oneida and Lewis counties.  The designation from USDA immediately triggers the availability of low-interest emergency loans from the Farm Services Agency (FSA) and the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE) to eligible agricultural producers in all primary and contiguous counties […]

Owens joins congressional visit to Israel

The Watertown Daily Times reports 

Amid congressional rancor, New York lawmakers may stake middle ground

The Watertown Daily Times reports 

Area group formed to watch congressman

The Press Republican reports

Statement of Representative Owens on Deficit Reduction Compromise

August 1, 2011 WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens released the following statement tonight after voting in favor of The Budget Control Act of 2011. The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives tonight by a vote of 268-161. “Over the course of this debate, I have heard from concerned constituents across Upstate New York – […]

Owens Introduces Legislation to Waive Reporting Requirements on U.S. – Canadian Waterways

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) and Canadian Member of Parliament Gordon Brown (Leeds-Grenville) provided an update today on their continuing action to work to waive the reporting requirement for boaters who do not anchor or dock in shared waters between Canada and the United States. Congressman Bill […]

Owens’ staff to hold “Mobile Office Hours” next week

Rep. Owens continues program to make office more accessible in large district Members of Congressman Bill Owens’ staff will hold meetings next with Upstate New Yorkers in Clinton, Essex, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, and St. Lawrence counties in an ongoing effort to increase constituent outreach. Multiple more events planned throughout New York’s 23rd Congressional district […]

Owens still seeking flood aid for individual homeowners

Congressman Owens’ letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo

Owens Responds to More Than 18,000 Constituent Concerns, Secures $730,688.71 for Upstate New Yorkers So Far in 2011

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens In the first six months of this year, Congressman Bill Owens has worked to secure $730,688.71 in benefits owed to those seeking help from his offices in New York’s 23rd Congressional District. When constituent concerns involve questions about legislation or policy, Owens’ office has responded to 18,606 pieces […]

Owens to Hold District-Wide 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 Upstate New York, Congressman Bill Owens will hold a telephone town hall next Tuesday, July 12th.  Beginning at 6:45 p.m., Owens will update callers about his work to create jobs in Upstate New York, and then take questions from […]

Owens announces research grant for Trudeau Institute

SARANAC LAKE – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that Trudeau Institute has been awarded a research grant that will help the facility continue to play a role in the ongoing fight against infectious disease.  The grant, awarded in the amount of $162,616, was awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the […]

FEMA shoots down individual aid for flood damage

The Press Republican reports Here is the FEMA Denial Letter Congressman Owens issued this statement: “It is unfortunate that FEMA has decided to deny Governor Cuomo’s request for individual assistance for counties affected by spring flooding.  I urge the Governor to appeal this decision and will support his effort should he decide to do so. […]

Owens protests boating policy

The Watertown Daily Times reports