WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Monday said the U.S. will still allow Syrian refugees to resettle in the U.S. This after authorities in France revealed Sunday that at least one terrorist entered Paris among Syrian refugees. Not everyone … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Suspending Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON - Several representatives in Washington DC, including Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23), want to suspend funding for the Planned Parenthood due to the recent controversy surrounding the organization and allegations it was selling … [Read more...]
State Labor Department Approves Increase to Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers
ALBANY - New York state will gradually raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $15 an hour — the first time any state has set the minimum that high. The New York State Department of Labor formally approved the increase Thursday, a move … [Read more...]
White House Announces $2.5 Million in Funding to Fight Heroin
WASHINGTON - The White House is announcing a new program for heroin addiction, aimed to shift the focus from punishment to treatment of heroin addicts. The Obama administration is calling it the Heroin Response Strategy, which will be implemented … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Congressman Tom Reed – Thoughts on Iran Deal – Aug 10 2015
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R, Corning - NY 23rd) has come out against the proposed Iran Nuclear Agreement recently announced by President Barack Obama. During a conference call with regional media on Monday (Aug. 10, 2015), Reed reiterated … [Read more...]
Obama, Cuomo Order Federal and State Flags at Half Staff for Chattanooga Shooting Victims
PITTSBURGH - President Barack Obama, facing growing criticism from conservatives and some veterans, ordered all American flags on federal grounds to be lowered to half-staff for the remainder of the week to honor the five service members killed at a … [Read more...]
Reed Vows to Continue Fighting Affordable Care Act, Despite Recent SCOTUS Ruling
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court has made a decision that upholds a key component of the Affordable Care Act – which held to further strengthen the law and prevent it from being dismantled by its opponents. The high court ruled 6 to 3 in King v. … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on Obama Administration to Commit More Funding for West Valley Cleanup
WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Schumer is once again calling on the Obama Administration to make the complete cleanup of the West Valley Demonstration project in Cattaraugus County a top priority. On Thursday Schumer met with, Monica Regalbuto, … [Read more...]
Congress Approves Homeland Security Funding through Sept. 30
WASHINGTON - The Homeland Security Department will continue to be funded until September of this year. That after Congress Tuesday approved a $40 billion homeland security spending measure despite the majority of Republicans voting against … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Reed Wants to Hear from Constituents Prior to Making Decision on Authorizing Military Force Against ISIS
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says he’s not going to make any final decision concerning increased military force against Islamic extremists in the Middle East until after he hears from his constituents. Reed – who represents … [Read more...]
