WASHINGTON - It’s day number 3 of the partial government shutdown and so far there’s little promise it will end anytime soon. Top congressional leaders left a meeting at the White House Wednesday night with no change in message. It was the first … [Read more...]
Political Gridlock Leads to Federal Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON - A political stalemate has led to a government shutdown for the first time in nearly 20 years. With Republicans and Democrats in congress at odds over the Affordable Care Act, the two sides were unable to come to an agreement over … [Read more...]
Government Shutdown Looms as House, Senate Stand Firm on Issue of Obamacare
All signs are continuing to point to a government shutdown by midnight tonight. At issue is Congress’s inability to pass a temporary government spending bill, largely due to the House of Representatives not wanting to fund the Affordable Care Act. … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Discusses Gov’t Shutdown, Proposes Bill to Ensure Vets, Seniors Receive Funding
Chautauqua County’s Congressman says its now up to the U.S. Senate to decide if it wants to avoid a government shutdown by the end of this month. During his weekly conference call on Monday, Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) explained that he is in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Resource Center Announces Dental Program for Jamestown, Pine Valley Schools
Children in the Jamestown and Pine Valley school districts will have an opportunity for improved dental health thanks to funding from Affordable Care Act. The Resource Center is reporting that as part of an $80 million funding initiative through the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Remains Critical of ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Focus
Corning Republican says discussion should be about spending, not revenue The man who will represent Chautauqua County in Washington starting next month says he remains dedicated to supporting a solution that will help the county avert falling off a … [Read more...]
Reed Continues to Call for Total Repeal of Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON - The man who wants to represent Chautauqua County in congress is continuing to rail against the Affordable Care Act. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is calling the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act a “calamity” for seniors. … [Read more...]
Reed Holds Rally Against Affordable Care Act in Response to SCOTUS Decision
ELMIRA - The man who hopes to represent Chautauqua County in Washington starting next year says the Federal Affordable Care Act will have a negative impact on Job growth. At a press conference at the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce in Elmira … [Read more...]
Congressional Representatives React to Supreme Court Deicsion on Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Chautauqua County’s current representative in Congress released a statement yesterday following the announcement of the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act. Congressman Brian Higgins (D-Buffalo) spoke in favor of the … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Weighs In On Impending Supreme Court Healthcare Decision
WASHINGTON — All eyes are on the U.S. Supreme Court today with justices are expected to issue opinions on several key cases. As the court enters what is expected to be its final week, President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul is at the top of its … [Read more...]
