WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) – who represents Chautauqua County in Washington – is wishing outgoing house Speaker John Boehner following his announcement Friday that he would be stepping down as speaker at the end of … [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...]
Reed Stands by His Vote Against Extending Federal Debt Ceiling
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s congressman has no regrets about voting against extending the federal debt ceiling during a vote last week in Washington. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) was among an estimated 200 house members who voted against … [Read more...]
Government Shutdown Ends, New Deadline for Spending Plan is Jan. 15, 2014
WASHINGTON - The partial government shutdown is over. On Wednesday, Congress passed a measure to reopen the federal government and also avert a threatened U.S. default, a move intended to end a prolonged fiscal crisis that gripped the U.S. and … [Read more...]
Nearly Two Dozen Residents Protest Outside Congressman Reed’s Office in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - A group of concerned citizens set up a protest in downtown Jamestown Tuesday to participate in what they are calling "A Day of Action" against the current government shutdown in Washington. The protest took place on the corner of N. Main … [Read more...]
Government Shutdown Enters Day Three with No Agreement in Sight
WASHINGTON - It’s day number 3 of the partial government shutdown and so far there’s little promise it will end anytime soon. Top congressional leaders left a meeting at the White House Wednesday night with no change in message. It was the first … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Calls for Passage of Violence Against Women Act
WASHINGTON - The Violence Against Women Act is back in the news, and Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is one of the lawmakers in Washington pushing for a quick re-authorization of the law. However, whether or not he agrees with a revised Senate … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Announces Priorities for 113th Congress
Calling accessibility his top priority, Rep. Tom Reed this week is outlining his goals for the new 23rd District and the 113th Congress. Reed said his first purpose is to be a resource for everyone in the district, providing accessibility through … [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: Reed Sworn in to Second Term, Officially Becomes Representative for Chautauqua Co.
It’s official – Chautauqua County now has a new representative in Washington. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) was sworn into the 113th Congress on Thursday by House Speaker John Boehner. Reed now begins a two-year term representing New York’s … [Read more...]
