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  • Owens’ Resolution Honoring 10th Mountain Division Passes House
    Dec 1, 2010  - WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday to urge support for his legislation (H. Res 1217) to honor the storied history of Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain Division.  The resolution pays tribute to the troops and families that have made imme... More
  • Owens Releases Statement in Observance of Veterans Day
    Nov 11, 2010  - WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens released the following statement regarding tomorrow’s observance of Veterans Day, honoring America’s almost 25 million veterans. “We owe a debt of gratitude to those who have served in America’s Armed Forces. The men and women who fought to defend our freedom ... More
  • Owens Announces Retroactive Pay Deadline for Soldiers Affected by Stop Loss
    Sep 28, 2010  - Today, Congressman Bill Owens urged Upstate Veterans whose service was involuntarily extended in Iraq and Afghanistan to apply for their due retroactive pay.  Soldiers eligible for such payments will receive $500 per month for each month their service was extended, and have until October 21, 20... More
  • Fort Drum Project Requested by Rep. Owens Passes House
    Jul 30, 2010  - Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that included funding requested by Congressman Bill Owens to construct an Alert Holding Area Facility for Fort Drum’s efforts to prepare American troops for deployment.  In addition to providing $6.7 million for the Fort Drum proj... More
  • Owens Announces Panel Approval of Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization Funding
    Jul 29, 2010  - This week, the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee approved Congressman Bill Owens’ funding request for the Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) in Watertown.  Funding in the amount of $430,000 will be used to maintain a platform to identify and analyze existing healthcare o... More
  • Owens Pushes for Employment Opportunities for Vets
    Jul 16, 2010  - Recently, the Office of Compliance reported that Congress has exempted itself from the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA), which entitles qualified veterans to receive preference for federal government jobs.  Yesterday, Congressman Bill Owens introduced two resolutions urging ... More
  • Owens Announces Panel Approval of $6.7 million Requested for Fort Drum
    Jul 14, 2010  - Today, the House Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee approved Congressman Bill Owens’ funding request to construct an Alert Holding Area Facility for Fort Drum’s efforts to prepare our troops for deployment. “Fort Drum currently has no dedicated area for pre-dep... More
  • Owens Announces Improved Care for Upstate Vets with PTSD
    Jul 13, 2010  - Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced new plans by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to improve care for our veterans suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  The new guidelines for delivering care will make it easier for Upstate New York veterans, including those who may hav... More
  • Rep. Owens to Host Watertown Town Hall Meeting
    Jun 7, 2010  - Congressman Bill Owens announced today that he will hold a community forum on Sunday, June 13th at Jefferson Community College.  JCC Political Science Professor Dr. Ray Petersen will begin the event by welcoming Congressman Owens to campus.   Congressman Owens will deliver brief remar... More
  • Statement of Rep. Owens on Memorial Day
    May 31, 2010  - WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day. “Memorial Day is a day when we, as a nation, pause to give thanks to the brave men and women who have given their lives for their country,” said Congressman Owens.  “It’s a day to rememb... More
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