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 Votes in Favor of ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deal
Despite voicing opposition to a fiscal cliff plan that only raised taxes on wealthy Americans and avoided any significant spending cuts, Chautauqua County congressman-elect Tom Reed (R-Corning) is one of the 257 members of congress to vote for the … [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: Group Urges Reed to Support Tax Increase for Top Income Earners
CORNING - With three weeks left until the fiscal cliff, Local activists were busy Monday in front of Congressman Tom Reeds’ office in Corning, urging him to support a tax increase on the top two percent of income earners. The activists say that it … [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...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed is Optimistic Fed Gov’t Can Avoid Going Over ‘Fiscal Cliff’
CORNING - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says he is optimistic the country will be able to avoid falling of the widely reported “Fiscal Cliff” – so long as both sides of the aisle in congress can work together. During his weekly conference call … [Read more...]
