WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama over the weekend said that he would seek the permission of congress prior to having the U.S. get involved with the Syrian civil war. On Saturday, the president announced he would ask Congress to support a strike … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Calls on Senate to Finalize and Approve Student Loan Bill
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's representative in congress says the U.S. Senate needs to act soon on a student loan interest rates, otherwise it will be too late for those who will be going to college starting next month. During a recent media … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Gillibrand Pushes for Federal Minimum Wage Increase to $10.10
WASHINGTON - As discussions have all but wrapped up in Albany regarding an adjustment to the state minimum wage, there is now an effort underway to increase the federal minimum wage. On Tuesday New York’s junior Senator in Washington, Kirsten … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Reacts to 2013 State of the Union
President Barack Obama delivered his 2013 State of the Union address Tuesday night with a large emphasis on the economy and job growth. In his fourth State of the Union address, the president challenged legislators to join him in taking on "our … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Supports No Budget No Pay Act
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) has joined his fellow republicans in the House by saying that legislators don’t deserve to get paid if they don’t pass a budget. On Wednesday the House of Representatives voted to approve a three-month … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: President Obama Begins Second Term in Office
President Barack Obama has now officially entered his second term in office. The 51 year old was sworn into office on Sunday, with a public ceremony taking place on Monday – the same day as the country celebrated the life of Martin Luther King, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: First Round of Sandy Aid Approved by House
WASHINGTON - The first round of federal funding for damage caused by Superstorm Sandy is now on its way to the areas that need it most. On Sunday President Obama has signed into law a $9.7 billion bill to pay flood insurance claims from the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House Approves ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Plan
With no time to spare, lawmakers in Washington have kept the country from falling of the “Fiscal Cliff.” During an 11th hour session on New Year’s Night, the House of Representatives voted 257 to 167 in favor of a bill that for now avoids major tax … [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...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed’s Optimism Fades in Getting an Agreement in Place Prior to ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deadline
Chautauqua County’s next representative in Congress says he’s not nearly as optimistic as he was last month that Congress and President Barack Obama will reach an agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) – who won … [Read more...]
