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Leahy fights efforts to reduce Air Guard
Leahy fights efforts to reduce Air Guard | Burlington Free Press
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Uncertainty clouds political process
Watertown Daily Times | Uncertainty clouds political process.
Posted: February 10th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Protest in Watertown takes aim at Owens
Watertown Daily Times | NDAA protest in Watertown takes aim at Owens.
Posted: February 7th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Owens pushes free tax help for New Yorkers
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 […]
Posted: February 6th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Republican woman enters race for Congress
Republican woman enters race for Congress » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: February 2nd, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Rep. Owens announces Service Academy nominations
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 […]
Posted: February 1st, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Owens raises $214K, has $554K in campaign account
Watertown Daily Times | Owens raises $214K, has $554K in campaign account.
Posted: February 1st, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Doheny’s first month of fundraising brings in $306K
Watertown Daily Times | Doheny’s first month of fundraising brings in $306K.
Posted: January 29th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Q&A: Tea party leader Barie ready for big congressional battle
Q&A: Tea party leader Barie ready for big congressional battle – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com
Posted: January 24th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Doheny, Owens spar over SOPA
Doheny, Owens spar over SOPA – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com
Posted: January 20th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Owens introduces bill to bolster small business contracts
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 […]
Posted: January 19th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Congressman Owens disappointed with Obama’s Keystone pipeline rejection
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 […]
Posted: January 18th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Owens seeks high school bands to represent New York
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that he is currently accepting nominations for up to five high school marching bands from New York’s 23rd Congressional District to perform in the National Independence Day Parade, sponsored by the National Parks Service. “A trip to our nation’s capital is a great learning experience for our high […]
Posted: January 18th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Quietly, Owens visits Taiwan to tout NNY
Watertown Daily Times | Quietly, Owens visits Taiwan to tout NNY.
Posted: January 6th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Battle brews over online piracy bill
Battle brews over online piracy bill – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com
Posted: January 6th, 2012 under Congressional News.
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Owens frustrated over partisanship
Owens frustrated over partisanship » Local News » Press-Republican.
Posted: December 26th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Decorating a church is part of the Christmas celebration
St. Augustine’s Church is always beautiful during the Christmas season. Several parishioners were working very hard today to decorate the church. Helen Dispo has led the decorating committee since 2003. Several people contribute their time and talent including St. Augustine’s Pastor Father Alan Shnob. Let’s hope the church is filled this weekend to celebrate the […]
Posted: December 21st, 2011 under Congressional News, General News.
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Owens and Doheny disagree on how to fund payroll tax cut
Watertown Daily Times | Owens and Doheny disagree on how to fund payroll tax cut.
Posted: December 19th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Owens announces Moratorium on Post Office closure until May
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that there will be a moratorium on the closing or consolidation of any post office or mail processing facility until May 15, 2012. “This is great news for those who depend on their local postal facilities for the vital services they provide,” said Owens. “It is my hope […]
Posted: December 13th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Owens rapped for Drum “earmarks”
Watertown Daily Times | Owens rapped for Drum “earmarks”.
Posted: December 13th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Wind tax credit separates Owens, Doheny
Watertown Daily Times | Wind tax credit separates Owens, Doheny.
Posted: December 12th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Owens campaign erred on finance reports
Watertown Daily Times | Owens campaign erred on finance reports.
Posted: December 12th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Rep. Owens wants rural post offices kept
Rep. Owens wants rural post offices kept – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Saranac Lake region — Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
Posted: December 9th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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Owens introduces bill to preserve services, cut costs
Statement from the office of Congressman Bill Owens Legislation would co-locate post offices with existing facilities WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today introduced legislation that would help preserve vital services offered by post offices for millions of Americans who rely on them. H.R. 3584, the Community Postal Service Preservation and Cost Savings Act, would require […]
Posted: December 8th, 2011 under Congressional News, General News.
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Congressman Owens opens application process for 2012 Internship Program
WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today that several 2012 internships are available in his offices in Washington, Watertown, Plattsburgh, and Oneida. “Our internship program offers a tremendous opportunity for recent graduates and current college students to gain valuable work experience and learn about the operations of a Congressional office,” said Owens. “I urge all […]
Posted: December 6th, 2011 under Congressional News.
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