WASHINGTON - There’s just two days remaining before the sequestration deadline arrives in Washington. March 1 is the date that federal funding will be slashed across the board unless members of the Republican controlled House of Representatives and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Calls Says Pressure on Senate Will Help Avoid Sequestration
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed spent his weekly media conference call on Tuesday highlighting the upcoming March 1 sequestration deadline, along with plans the House has proposed to realign the sequestration cuts. The Corning Republican said it is … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House to Discuss Sandy Funding Today
WASHINGTON - The effort to provide full federal funding to the communities, businesses and residents affected by Superstrom Sandy will be the focus of attention in Washington today. Northeastern lawmakers are hoping to push a $50.7 billion aid … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House to Act on Sandy Federal Aid Bill Following Public Outcry Over Delay
As lawmakers in Washington were able to reach a deal to avoid a fiscal cliff, many of them were still being chastised for their failure to approve a bill that would provided billions of dollars in federal aid to victims of Superstom Sandy. The … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House Approves ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Plan
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 Defeats Shinagawa in Closer-Than-Expected Race
CORNING - Incumbent Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) won the race for the newly drawn New York 23rd Congressional District and will serve as Chautauqua County’s next congressman, starting in January 2013. Reed defeated challenger Nate Shinagawa … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass REINS Act
Saying that over-regulation prevents small businesses from adding jobs, Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) this week is urging the Senate to take up a bill that would curtail the amount of regulations being imposed upon businesses throughout America. … [Read more...]
