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Willsboro – Elise Stefanik today launched a revamped website giving 21st Congressional District voters greater opportunities to become involved in the campaign and provide more information about Elise’s candidacy. The website, stillwww.EliseforCongress.com, offers voters  more information about her stances on the issues important to New York small businesses, veterans, hardworking families and farmers; the ability to […]

WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Bill Owens announced the start of the annual Congressional Art Competition for high school students from New York’s 21st Congressional District. “This competition is an opportunity to showcase the talents of our region’s young artists,” said Owens. “I am excited to see how the students in our district translate their creative passion into original artwork.” To […]

New Democrat joins race for Congress » Local News » Press-Republican.

City & State – Wild, Wild North.

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum generates $1.4 billion in economic activity; slight decrease from previous year.

Senate blocks military sexual-assault bill – Houston Chronicle.

Federal military sex crime bill will pass, says Sen. Gillibrand – NY Daily News.

PLATTSBURGH, NY— Following the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Congressman Bill Owens congratulated American Olympians with local ties. “Every Winter Olympics, New York’s rich Olympic history and the region’s pride in our local best-in-a-generation athletes come together as we watch the Olympic Games and root for our friends and neighbors,” Rep. Bill Owens said. “Our local […]

Watertown Daily Times | Fort Drum faces cuts as DOD budget calls for massive Army soldier reductions.

Schumer calls for car-tracking technology data limits | New York Post.

Watertown Daily Times | Doheny endorsed by Independence Party.

A statement received from Douglas Hoffman, Conservative Party Candidate for Congress in 2009 “Where were all these brave men when the incumbent was running?  It took a brave women to drive the incumbent out of the race.  Elise Stefanik is principled and has worked extremely hard to earn the Republican endorsement, not only from the County Chairs […]

Statement from Elise Stefanik for Congress campaign Last year when I declared my candidacy for Congress, I did so based upon principles and my strong belief that Washington needs new ideas and new leadership. I first entered this race when it was toughest – against a third-term incumbent – and while the opponents may have […]

WATERTOWN – Matt Doheny today announced his bid for New York’s 21st Congressional District seat. “I was honored that more than 120,000 voters chose me to represent them during the last election,” said Doheny. “Many told me they appreciated my real-world experience in tackling tough problems and working together with competing interests to find common ground.  That […]

Watertown Daily Times | Who is Aaron Woolf? And why is he running for Congress?.

Budget Highlights Programs that Strengthen US-Canada Trade, Flow of People and Goods at Northern Border From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens PLATTSBURGH, NY—Today, Representative Bill Owens applauded Canada’s proposed 2014 budget, which was delivered to Parliament earlier this week. The proposal outlined Canada’s trade agenda and highlighted its accomplishments over the last year. “Canada’s proposed budget […]

Democrats select congressional candidate » Local News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Owens says he’ll oppose potential new BRAC round.

Stefanik earns District 21 GOP nomination » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

Stefanik gets GOP nod for NY21 seat « The In Box.

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens Congressman helped more than 1,000 constituents navigate red tape, connected with more than 27,000 in town halls and telephone town hall events PLATTSBURGH—Today, Representative Bill Owens announced he was able to secure nearly $3 million in government funds for his constituents directly because of the constituent service outreach […]

North Country celebrates Farm Bill » Local News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Party switch for Scozzafava could prove difficult.

Legislation would give Canadian retirees more time to visit, spend money in U.S.  WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Bill Owens announced he will co-sponsor H.R. 3768, the Promoting Tourism to Enhance Our Economy Act. If passed, the legislation would increase the number of days retired Canadians could spend in the United States each year. “Canadian tourists and part-time […]

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens Three Rep. Owens-authored provisions included in final bill  WASHINGTON—Today, Representative Bill Owens voted for the Agricultural Act of 2014, commonly known as the Farm Bill, which passed the House by a vote of 251-166. “Passage of the Farm Bill provides farmers the long-overdue certainty they deserve and contributes significantly […]