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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.

Owens submits tariff reduction bills

Owens submits tariff reduction bills » Local News » Press-Republican.

Sens. Kirsten Gilibrand, Chuck Schumer run up flight costs; where they flew: Tax watch

Sens. Kirsten Gilibrand, Chuck Schumer run up flight costs; where they flew: Tax watch | The Journal News | LoHud.com | LoHud.com.

Owens opposes youth farm labor rule

Owens opposes youth farm labor rule – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com

Pataki Forms N.Y. Elections Super PAC

Pataki Forms N.Y. Elections Super PAC – WSJ.com.

2012 Congressional Art Competition Voting Now Open
-Public can now vote for finalists from Colton, Lorraine, Plattsburgh, and Potsdam

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens 
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that voting has begun for New Yorkers to choose the winner of his office’s 2012 Congressional Art Competition.  New Yorkers can visit http://owens.house.gov or go directly to the website’s voting page https://owensforms.house.gov/Forms/Form/Default.aspx?ID=1957 to choose among four finalists. Voting will be open through […]

Owens tours new district

Owens tours new district.

Rep. Owens seeks to avoid rural post office closures

Watertown Daily Times | Rep. Owens seeks to avoid rural post office closures.

Owens signals concern about speeding up wind project approval

Watertown Daily Times | Owens signals concern about speeding up wind project approval.

Farm Bill unlikely this year

Farm Bill unlikely this year » NEW TODAY… » Press-Republican.

House GOP sinks Owens on rural broadband

Watertown Daily Times | House GOP sinks Owens on rural broadband.

North Country reps differ on health care bill

North Country reps differ on health care bill – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Owens comments on White House decision to expedite southern portion of Keystone pipeline

From the Office of Congressman Owens WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens released the following statement this afternoon in response to reports that the President will order federal agencies <http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0312/74319.html>  to approve the southern part of the Keystone Pipeline from Cushing, Oklahoma to the Gulf Coast: “I am pleased to see progress with the construction of […]

Federal grants are available to promote economic development

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens 
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today a new round of funding opportunities from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) to assist in the region’s development and economic recovery. Grants will be awarded to organizations seeking to enhance regional health care, renewable energy sources, tourism, job training, and […]

PenAir to replace Colgan Air, service to Boston uninterrupted

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens PLATTSBURGH – Congressman Bill Owens announced today the United States Department of Transportation has selected PenAir to provide Essential Air Service from Plattsburgh International Airport to Boston.