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GENESEO, NY (01/18/2013)(readMedia)– James Ford from Peru, NY (12972) was named to the Dean’s List at The State University of New York at Geneseo for the fall semester 2012. To be on the list, a student must have achieved a 3.5 grade point average while taking at least 12 credit hours.

SUNY Geneseo is a public liberal arts college recognized nationally for excellence in undergraduate education and for its professional and master’s level programs. The college combines a rigorous curriculum and a rich co-curricular life to create a learning-centered environment.

On the web: http://readabout.me/achievements/James-Ford-from-Peru-Named-to-SUNY-Geneseos-Dean-s-List-for-Fall-2012/5375038.

ALFRED, NY  Rochelle LaForest, a resident of Peru, NY, was among over 500 students from Alfred State who made the fall 2012 Dean’s List.

Alfred State offers associate degrees in 50 programs in the fields of agriculture, health, business, vocational, and engineering technology, as well as liberal arts and sciences. There are also 19 baccalaureate degree offerings.

Students from both the Alfred campus and the School of Applied Technology campus in Wellsville are selected for the Dean’s List if they maintain a 3.50 grade point average (GPA) out of a possible 4.0.

On the web: http://readabout.me/achievements/Rochelle-LaForest-Named-to-Alfred-States-Fall-2012-Deans-List/5369743.

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Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced he has been appointed to the Subcommittees on Defense and Homeland Security as part of his work as a member of the House Appropriations Committee.  Earlier this month, Congressman Owens was appointed for the 113^th Congress to serve on the influential House Appropriations Committee.

“As a veteran, I’m proud to serve on the Defense Subcommittee to help ensure that men and women in the field have everything they need and installations like Fort Drum are fully prepared to train the next generation of soldiers,” said Owens.  “Moreover, as co-chair of the Northern Border Caucus, I look forward to serving on the Homeland Security Subcommittee to further facilitate the movement of people and goods between New York and Canada.”

In Congress, the Appropriations Committee exercises authority over federal spending in every department.  The Defense Subcommittee has jurisdiction over spending for theDepartment of the Army, Navy, Air Force, the Office of Secretary of Defense, various Defense Agencies and the intelligence community.  This includes much of the spending at military installations like Fort Drum as well as department-wide activities within the Army. The Homeland Security Subcommittee has jurisdiction over that Department, as well as associated agencies like Customs and Border Patrol.

“This new role is an exciting opportunity to help strengthen important economic assets in the district,” said Owens.  “I look forward to the good work we can do to help create jobs while finding responsible cuts that will put America back on track towards fiscal responsibility.”