The Peru Gazette

Plattsburgh, NY –  Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced provisions of the so-called “fiscal cliff” deal that stand to benefit New York soldiers and veterans.  This legislation, the “American Taxpayer Relief Act,” extends various tax policies supporting job creation and middle class families, and was signed into law last week after receiving bi-partisan support from Representative Owens […]

Vt. Air Guard hopes for jet, but others fear noise – Yahoo! News.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced that he has been appointed to the influential House Appropriations Committee, which has jurisdiction over federal spending. In Congress, the Committee exercises authority over federal spending in every department.  This includes spending for the Department of Defense and their activities at Fort Drum, the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]

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. […]