The Peru Gazette

Washington, DC – Last night, the House of Representatives passed legislation, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8), to avert the fiscal cliff and protect middle class tax cuts.  Congressman Bill Owens supported the measure with his vote and offered the following statement: “This legislation represents a promise kept to protect the middle class […]

Cross-border train mystery highlights problems with energy credit program « The In Box.

Plattsburgh, NY – Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that Regional Economic Development Council’s throughout New York would receive funding to spur job growth in the region.  Owens offered the following statement on the Governor’s announcement: “Today’s announcement is an important step forward in our ongoing commitment to help create jobs throughout New York,” said Owens.  “Even […]

North Country remembers former Rep. Martin (update) – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com

NY21: What in the world happened to Bill Owens? « The In Box.

Owens apparent winner in 21st Congressional District race » Local News » Press-Republican.

The Town of Peru votes have been counted (Not including any absentee ballots). 2,514 or 63% of  the 4,016 registered voters cast ballots, a good turnout, but down from 2008 when approximately 70% of registered voters came to the polls. For State Assembly:  Janet Duprey – 1,392 Karen Bisso – 629 Timothy Carpenter  – 460 […]

Watertown Daily Times | Owens, Doheny have different ideas on Medicaid.

Watertown Daily Times | Abortion, women’s health are issues in campaign for Congress.

Poll: Owens-Doheny race close » Local News » Press-Republican.

Capitol Confidential » Spending in NY’s eight competitive House races.

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens PLATTSBURGH – Congressman Owens wrote to Secretary of Agriculture Thomas J. Vilsack today about the new federal school lunch calorie requirements.  The letter follows several conversations with parents and school officials who expressed concerns with the new rule.

Nursing grads post 100 percent pass rate on national exam » Local News » Press-Republican.

Congressional candidates: U.S. needs to leave Afghanistan – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Today, Congressman Bill Owens responded to news that the U.S. trade deficit widened as a result of exports falling to their lowest level in six months. 

Doheny says debt and high unemployment must be turned around » Local News » Press-Republican.

Watertown Daily Times | Congressional candidates try to reinvent their opponents.

Watertown Daily Times | Political food fight over school lunches.

Watertown Daily Times | For Owens and Doheny, job-creation priorities are local.

UNYTEA chairman to resign » Local News » Press-Republican.

Lively debate night – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

The debates are as follows: ·      Glens Falls market: 8 p.m. Sept. 25 in the auditorium of Queensbury High School, 409 Aviation Road. The one-hour event, sponsored by the Adirondack Chamber of Commerce is free and open to the public. It will be rebroadcast on Mountain Lake PBS at 8 p.m. Oct. 4. […]

After 363 days of refusing to talk about Medicare, Matt Doheny has finally owned up to his support for dismantling the Medicare program and sending seniors into the private insurance market.  In the incorrectly titled “Bipartisan Ideas on Preserving Medicare,” Doheny advocates for the purchase of private plans with Medicare dollars, but “in all instances, […]

By Matt Doheny Our country has a long, proud history of taking care of its most vulnerable citizens. Medicare is an important part of that promise, giving seniors and disabled guaranteed access to care and the dignity they deserve. Sadly, our Medicare system is at a crisis point as spending grows twice as fast as […]

 Washington – This week, Congressman Bill Owens called on U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) to work with Plattsburgh International Airport and Clinton County to reach an agreement that will maintain CBP’s presence at the airport. U.S. CBP’s Air Wing has occupied hangar space at Plattsburgh International Airport since 2004.  Plattsburgh International Airport recently completed […]