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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 […]
Posted: November 3rd, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Owens says debit card legislation still needed
Watertown Daily Times | Owens say debit card legislation still needed.
Posted: November 2nd, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Posted: October 24th, 2011 under Congressional News, Peru/Regional History.
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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 […]
Posted: October 21st, 2011 under Congressional News.
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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 […]
Posted: October 20th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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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 […]
Posted: October 5th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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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 […]
Posted: September 22nd, 2011 under Congressional News.
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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 […]
Posted: September 21st, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Owens likes Obama’s jobs plan
The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports
Posted: September 10th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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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 […]
Posted: September 1st, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Rep. Bill Owens signs on to ‘Defense of Marriage Act’ repeal
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: August 17th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Congressman Gibson: Review defense for cuts!
The Times Union reports
Posted: August 17th, 2011 under Congressional News, General News.
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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 […]
Posted: August 16th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Owens joins congressional visit to Israel
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: August 14th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Amid congressional rancor, New York lawmakers may stake middle ground
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: August 14th, 2011 under Congressional News, General News.
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Area group formed to watch congressman
The Press Republican reports
Posted: August 5th, 2011 under Congressional News, General News.
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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 – […]
Posted: August 2nd, 2011 under Congressional News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 27th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 22nd, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Owens still seeking flood aid for individual homeowners
Congressman Owens’ letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo
Posted: July 12th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 11th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 8th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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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 […]
Posted: July 6th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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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. […]
Posted: July 2nd, 2011 under Congressional News, General News, Peru/Regional History.
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Owens protests boating policy
The Watertown Daily Times reports
Posted: June 21st, 2011 under Congressional News, General News.
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