The Peru Gazette

Watertown Daily Times | New congressional maps may change the look of NNY politics.

Rep. Owens applauds TransCanada plans to start building oil pipeline – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that the House Agriculture Committee will hold one of four field hearings on the 2012 Farm Bill at North Country Community College in Saranac Lake.  The hearing, which will gather on-the-ground input on the multi-year reauthorization of federal agriculture policy, will […]

Owens supports president’s performance – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

By John T. Ryan Saturday morning’s “Donuts with Doheny” at St. Augustine’s Parish Center attracted about 30 local residents including most if not all of the top local Republican leaders. Doheny is making his second attempt to take the 23rd New York District seat away from Democrat Bill Owens. In 2010 he lost by only […]

By John T. Ryan Peru is a small town, but it received a lot of political attention last week. On Saturday morning, Congressional candidate Matt Doheny was in town to meet with local residents. Friday afternoon Congressman Bill Owens was here to meet with local farmer Jon Rulfs. The House Committee on Agriculture, on which […]

Watertown Daily Times | Doheny slowly winning over conservatives.

By John T. Ryan Update: This story will updated with details today (Monday, February 27th).  About 30 people turned out at the St. Augustine’s Parish Center this morning to hear Congressional candidate Matt Doheny explain why he’s running to unseat Representative Bill Owens. The Peru Gazette will have an in-depth report tomorrow.

By Donald McBrayer Congressional Candidate Matt Doheny would like a chance to meet and converse with you. Matt Doheny wants to bring his expertise in business and his common-sense approach to problem solving to Washington. Come hear more about Matt’s plan to jumpstart our economy, while also limiting the size of our government. He will be […]

From the office of Congressman Bil Owens WASHINGTON – Veterans enrolled in the health care system of the Department of Veterans Affairs have begun to receive personalized booklets that explain their health care benefits and contain other useful information.

From the office of Congressman Owens  PLATTSBURGH – Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) outlined federal tax relief today for New Yorkers affected by severe weather last year.  Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee caused untold amounts of damage for many New Yorkers, and as they continue to recover from their losses, Owens wants to ensure that […]

Gibson, Owens vote for STOCK Act amendment – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

From the Office of Congressman Owens  WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) introduced legislation today that would streamline U.S. apple exports to Canada by exempting bulk shipments of apples to Canada from inspection under the Apple Export Act. “New York apple growers play a large role in the economic development and food security of our […]

Leahy fights efforts to reduce Air Guard | Burlington Free Press 

Watertown Daily Times | Uncertainty clouds political process.

Watertown Daily Times | NDAA protest in Watertown takes aim at Owens.

Website offers information for free tax filing services PLATTSBURGH – Congressman Bill Owens today announced a new section of his website dedicated to promoting free tax filing services for New Yorkers.  Owens has added outreach to his website, located at http://owens.house.gov.  New features of the website include information on how to file taxes both electronically […]

Republican woman enters race for Congress » Local News » Press-Republican.

Congressman announces 27 nominations to service academies WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today the nomination from his office of 27 students to service academies. A member of Congress can nominate students to attend an academy if the students meet eligibility requirements and submit a detailed application.  The four service academies that accept nominations include […]

Watertown Daily Times | Owens raises $214K, has $554K in campaign account.

Watertown Daily Times | Doheny’s first month of fundraising brings in $306K.

Q&A: Tea party leader Barie ready for big congressional battle – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Doheny, Owens spar over SOPA – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

From the Office of Congressman Owens  WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens introduced legislation this week to ensure that federal agencies provide more work for small businesses, allowing them to hire and expand in New York.  There is a congressionally mandated goal that 23 percent of all annual federal contracts are awarded to small businesses, but […]

WASHINGTON  – Congressman Owens released the following statement today in response to the Administration’s official rejection <http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71598.html> of the Keystone XL pipeline permit. “With conflicts overseas driving up prices at the pump and so many Americans out looking for work, I am deeply disappointed that the White House has formally rejected the Keystone XL pipeline […]