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From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens  WASHINGTON – In an ongoing effort to conduct an open discussion about the issues that affect New York, Congressman Bill Owens will hold a telephone town hall next Wednesday, December 7th.  Owens will update callers about the effort to create jobs in New York and take questions from […]

WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today introduced legislation that would grant the U.S. State Department the authority to waive passport fees for residents who live in an area that was declared a federal natural disaster.  During recent natural disasters experienced in New York like Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee, many residents lost untold amounts […]

Conversation to focus on jobs and the economy, but open to all issues WASHINGTON – In an ongoing effort to conduct an open discussion about the issues that affect New York, Congressman Bill Owens will hold a telephone town hall next Tuesday, November 29th.  Owens will update callers about the effort to create jobs in […]

Reps split on balanced budget amendment – AdirondackDailyEnterprise.com 

Watertown Daily Times | Doheny makes more than $8 million, filing shows.

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Conversation to focus on jobs and the economy, but open to all issues WASHINGTON – In an ongoing effort to conduct an open discussion about the issues that affect New York, Congressman Bill Owens will hold a telephone town hall Thursday, November 3rd.  Owens will update callers about ongoing efforts to create jobs in New […]

Watertown Daily Times | Owens say debit card legislation still needed.

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WHAT: Members of Congressman Bill Owens’ staff will hold meetings with Upstate New Yorkers in Clinton, Jefferson, Madison, Oswego and St. Lawrence counties in an ongoing effort to increase constituent outreach. Multiple more events planned throughout New York’s 23rd Congressional district in the coming months.  Owens’ office has held more than 65 of these events […]

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens Affordable Care Act provides Medicare recipients cheaper Rx, free preventive services WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today announced Medicare’s Open Enrollment period that began this week and has been expanded to last seven weeks through Wednesday, December 7th.  The expanded enrollment period will give seniors and those with […]

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens FORT DRUM – Congressman Bill Owens today praised provisions of the post-9/11 G.I. Bill that allow American military veterans more opportunity and choice as they pursue a higher level of education or training.  As of this month, veterans under the post-9/11 G.I. Bill can use benefits to attend […]

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Paul Tonko, Congressman Maurice Hinchey and Congressman Bill Owens tonight made the following statement after voting against a Continuing Resolution to fund government operations through November 18, 2011. Included is $3.65 billion in disaster relief funding, which is about half as much as the […]

From the office of Matt Doheny The Watertown businessman and registered Republican filed paperwork today with the Federal Elections Commission to become a candidate for Congress, where he will represent northern and Central New York’s interests in Washington. “While my campaign may technically start today, I’ve been out listening to residents all over northern and […]

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports 

Washington, DC — A bipartisan group of 20 New York U.S. House members today thanked President Obama for expediting the Major Disaster Declaration process for several New York Counties and requested that the President quickly approve all 26 counties identified in Governor Cuomo’s request for federal disaster assistance. So far, 19 counties have been made […]

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PLATTSBURGH – Congressman Bill Owens today announced a secretarial disaster designation for Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Oswego, Oneida and Lewis counties.  The designation from USDA immediately triggers the availability of low-interest emergency loans from the Farm Services Agency (FSA) and the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program (SURE) to eligible agricultural producers in all primary and contiguous counties […]

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August 1, 2011 WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens released the following statement tonight after voting in favor of The Budget Control Act of 2011. The legislation passed the U.S. House of Representatives tonight by a vote of 268-161. “Over the course of this debate, I have heard from concerned constituents across Upstate New York – […]

From the Office of Congressman Bill Owens WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) and Canadian Member of Parliament Gordon Brown (Leeds-Grenville) provided an update today on their continuing action to work to waive the reporting requirement for boaters who do not anchor or dock in shared waters between Canada and the United States. Congressman Bill […]

Rep. Owens continues program to make office more accessible in large district Members of Congressman Bill Owens’ staff will hold meetings next with Upstate New Yorkers in Clinton, Essex, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, and St. Lawrence counties in an ongoing effort to increase constituent outreach. Multiple more events planned throughout New York’s 23rd Congressional district […]