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...]
Reed Continues to Point to Wasteful Spending in Washington
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed is questing spending on foreign aid for China. Reed used his weekly media conference call Tuesday to question more wasteful spending in Washington, questioning why China received $17.8 million of foreign aid from the … [Read more...]
Congressional Candidate Visits Jamestown, Receives Endorsement from Mayor
JAMESTOWN - One of the democrats who would like to square off against Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) in next November’s election for the newly drawn 23rd Congressional District is in Jamestown this week to campaign and also get a better … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Sept. 9, 2011
PRESIDENT OBAMA PRESENTS JOB BILL TO CONGRESS WASHINGTON - Facing low approval ratings and constant Republican criticism as his re-election campaign starts up, President Barack Obama challenged Congress on Thursday night to put the good of the … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Aug. 3, 2011
PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNS DEFICIT BILL WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Barack Obama has signed legislation to increase the nation's borrowing authority and avert a government default. Obama signed the bill privately in the Oval Office on Tuesday, little … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Aug. 2, 2011
SENATE TO ACT ON DEFICIT BILL TODAY WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate is expected to act on the federal deficit bill during a noon voting session today. The move comes after the house approved the plan yesterday by a wider-than-expected margin – … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Aug. 1, 2011
CONGRESS TO ACT ON BILL TO RAISE DEBT CEILING WASHINGTON -- President Obama and Republican congressional leaders have finally reached agreement on a plan to raise the federal debt ceiling. At the same time, the plan would reduce the deficit by at … [Read more...]