MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE A conference call with Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) and regional media representatives. Held Tuesday morning, Feb. 14, 2017. Among the issues discussed... The upcoming Feb. 18 Town Hall Meetings on the … [Read more...]
Reed Says Overreach is the Biggest Problem facing the EPA
WASHINGTON - Republicans in Congress are continuing their effort to roll back regulations that were put in place the past eight years under President Barack Obama, including many that involve environmental protection. In addition, one Republican from … [Read more...]
Cuomo Directs Health Insurers to Provide Reproductive Health Service in New York
ALBANY -- New York will strengthen existing regulations to require health insurers to provide free coverage for contraception and "medically necessary" abortions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday. The move comes in response to potential cuts … [Read more...]
Reed Says He’s Optimistic with New President in Place, Lays out Top Initiatives for New Year
WASHINGTON - It's the first week of a new presidency in the United States, and the country and world is holding its breath while waiting to see what President Trump will focus now that he is in office. Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress, … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Federally Funded Women Healthcare Services, but not Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON - Planned Parenthood is on the verge of losing federal funding. Republicans on Capitol Hill have pledged that the government will no longer support the clinics if they continue to perform abortions. Members of Congress are linking the … [Read more...]
Reed Comments on Trump Transition, Bannon Appointment, and House Leadership
WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump and his team are battling back against charges of chaos and infighting as they race to set up an administration. The incoming Republican administration even received an unlikely boost from outgoing Vice … [Read more...]
Schumer Appointed Minority Leader in U.S. Senate, Announces Democratic Leadership Team, Committee Rankings
WASHINGTON - Chuck Schumer is the next Senate minority leader. He will be the first New Yorker to ever hold the position. Schumer will replace the retiring Harry Reid when Congress convenes for its 115th session in January. State Democratic Party … [Read more...]
Election 2016: Major Victories for GOP Across Country and Southern Tier
The 2016 Election is in the books and it's turned out to be a major victory for Republicans across the country as well as in the Southern Tier. In the race for U.S. president, upstart Donald Trump pulled off one of the biggest surprises in … [Read more...]
John Plumb Receives Endorsement from Region’s Largest News Publication, Reed Gets NRA Support
BUFFALO - Candidate for Congress John Plumb (D-Lakewood) has picked up an endorsement from the largest news publication in the region. The Buffalo News gave its endorsement to Plumb in Thursday’s edition. As part of the endorsement, the News … [Read more...]
Reed Receives Award from Solar Energy Group for Supporting Solar Investment Tax Credit Legislation
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has received a national award for supporting legislation that promotes the use of renewable energy. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) recently presented Reed and four other members … [Read more...]
