CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - Congressman Tom Reed will be in Chautauqua County Saturday for several town hall meetings in an effort to get feedback about the Iran Nuclear Deal. The Corning Republican will be making stops in Frewsburg, Findley Lake and … [Read more...]
Reed: Congress Likely to go with Short-Term Solution to Address Transportation Funding
WASHINGTON - Lawmakers in Washington are busy this week trying to hammer out a plan that will provide spending for federal highway projects following August 1, when the money in the current federal Highway Trust Fund is set to run out. But despite … [Read more...]
Local High school Art Students Encouraged to Submit Work for 2015 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON - The office of Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is announcing the 2015 Congressional Art Competition is now underway. All high school students in New York’s 23rd Congressional District are encouraged to participate for the chance to have … [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...]
Homeland Security Funding Gets One-Week Extension
WASHINGTON – Members of Congress this week will continue to discuss the issue of funding for the Department of Homeland Security after lawmakers on Friday approved a one-week extension at the eleventh hour. According to The Buffalo News, the vote … [Read more...]
Reed Schedules Three Town Hall Meetings in Chautauqua County for Saturday
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed is reminding area residents he will be holding several town hall meetings this week, including three in Chautauqua County. On Saturday (Feb. 21), Reed and his staff will hold meetings in Ellington, Brocton and … [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...]
Reed’s Fighting Hunger Incentive Act Clears House, Moves on to Senate
WASHINGTON - A piece of legislation sponsored by Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) that he says will help eliminate food waste and deliver more food to soup kitchens and food banks across the country has been approved in the House. Reed’s Fighting … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Announces Plan to Improve Food Safety
WASHINGTON - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants to crack down on the number of foodborne illnesses that take place in this country by creating a new food safety oversight agency. On Thursday New York’s junior senator provided more details of her … [Read more...]
President Obama Strikes a Confident, Defiant Tone in 2015 State of the Union
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama struck a defiant tone during his State of the Union Tuesday night - calling on his Republican opponents in congress to raise taxes on the rich while also threatening to veto legislation that would challenge his key … [Read more...]
