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Owens votes to increase domestic energy production

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens voted today in favor of legislation that would reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil by opening up new lands for domestic drilling.  H.R. 4480, the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 248-163.

Doheny nearly matches Owens fundraising

Capitol Confidential » Doheny nearly matches Owens fundraising.

Greene, Doheny debate may not happen

Greene, Doheny debate may not happen – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Doheny issues statement on Owens’ use of government-paid mail

“Our current congressman is touting his vote for a 10 percent cut in the House franked mail budget. What he’s not telling you is the real story: 

Owens supports funding for Northern Border Regional Commission

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens voted last week in favor of the fiscal year 2013 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill (H.R. 5325).

Doheny wants debate in Wanakena

Doheny wants debate in Wanakena – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, 

Leading up to GOP debate and primary, does Doheny still support Romney’s agenda?

From the Office of the NYS Democratic Committee NORTHERN NEW YORK – After accepting opponent Kellie Greene’s challenge to debate <http://adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/531217/Greene-to-Doheny–Let-s-debate.html?nav=5239>  in the lead up to the GOP primary in New York’s 21st Congressional race, New Yorkers want to know if Matt Doheny continues to stand by Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney’s agenda.

Sanders, Cummings introduce dental care bill

Sanders, Cummings introduce dental care bill | Vermont – WPTZ Home.

Owens votes to repeal medical-device tax

Owens votes to repeal medical-device tax » Local News » Press-Republican.

Welch, Owens Push to Speed Up Amtrak Travel

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens 
BURLINGTON – Representatives Peter Welch (VT-AL) and Bill Owens (NY-23) are pushing the Departments of State and Homeland Security to implement a pre-clearance process of Amtrak passengers traveling to and from the United States.

Developer says grant-funded Clayton business jeopardizes distillery plans

Watertown Daily Times | Developer says grant-funded Clayton business jeopardizes distillery plans.

Legislation passes House expanding job protection for military service members

Vermont, N.Y. senators seek pre-clearance for train border crossings

Vermont, N.Y. senators seek pre-clearance for train border crossings | Burlington Free Press 

After Taiwan trip, Rep. Bill Owens orders ethics training for staff

After Taiwan trip, Rep. Bill Owens orders ethics training for staff | syracuse.com.

Donations made by congressional candidates

Watertown Daily Times | Donations made by congressional candidates.

Owens, Doheny share the wealth

Watertown Daily Times | Owens, Doheny share the wealth.

Plattsburgh mail processing facility back on closure list

Plattsburgh mail processing facility back on closure list » Local News » Press-Republican.

Owens spokesman: private groups also funded trips to Canada, Israel

Owens spokesman: private groups also funded trips to Canada, Israel « The In Box.

GOP chair drops suit against Owens

GOP chair drops suit against Owens » Breaking News » Press-Republican.

A statement from the spokesman for Congressional Candidate Matt Doheny

“We find ProPublica’s report very troubling. Bill Owens had lobbyist buddies arrange a luxurious Christmas vacation for him and his wife – complete with first class flights and $500-a-night hotel stays.

Owens will reimburse trip sponsor

Owens under fire for Taiwan trip

Owens under fire for Taiwan trip » Local News » Press-Republican.

Owens highlights critical Ft. Drum support in Defense Authorization Bill

21st Congressional District candidates weigh in on Obama’s support for gay marriage

21st Congressional District candidates weigh in on Obama’s support for gay marriage – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com

Postal Service facing challenges due to cost of added retirement benefits

Watertown Daily Times | USPS facing challenges due to cost of added retirement benefits.