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  • Owens Introduces Legislation to Expand Credit for Upstate Farmers
    Aug 2, 2010  - WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman Bill Owens introduced legislation that aims to expand credit for family farmers in Upstate New York.  H.R. 6057, the Farm Credit Expansion Act, would expand the range of business structures that qualify for loans through the Farm Service Agency (FSA), ensurin... 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
  • Rep. Owens to Host Plattsburgh Town Hall Meeting
    May 18, 2010  - Congressman Bill Owens announced today that he will hold a community forum on Saturday, May 22nd at Plattsburgh State.  SUNY Plattsburgh President John Ettling will begin the event by welcoming Congressman Owens to campus.   Congressman Owens will deliver brief remarks, then answer di... More
  • Congressman Owens Named to Agriculture Subcommittees
    May 14, 2010  - Congressman Bill Owens announced today his appointment to two House Agriculture subcommittees.  While serving with his colleagues on the federal panel influential in decisions critical to the farming community, Owens will sit on the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research as ... More
  • Owens Named to Ag Committee
    May 6, 2010  - Watertown Daily Times Rep. William L. Owens was named Wednesday to the House Agriculture Committee to fill the slot vacated by former Rep. Eric J. Massa, D-Corning. The assignment gives farmers from much of the north country their first representation on the farm policy committee in more than ... More
  • Owens Named to House Agriculture Committee
    May 5, 2010  - Congressman Bill Owens announced today his appointment to the House Committee on Agriculture.  He will join colleagues on the panel that has general jurisdiction over federal agriculture policy and oversight of various federal agencies.   “Upstate agriculture is a major driver of our en... More
  • Owens Introduces Bill to Boost Upstate Agriculture
    Apr 14, 2010  - Congressman Bill Owens introduced legislation yesterday to increase maple syrup production and promote economic development in Northern and Central New York.  If passed, the bill would allow local maple producers to expand their businesses, develop the local economy and create jobs. “Agricul... More
  • Owens visits Lewis, Oneida agriculture areas
    Apr 7, 2010  - Rep. William L. Owens conducted a barnstorming tour of Lewis and northern Oneida counties Tuesday to gain insight into a variety of agricultural and business issues. "I'm here to learn and listen and, I suspect, answer questions," Mr. Owens, D-Plattsburgh, told about a dozen maple producers durin... More
  • AARP sees health-care reform as vital
    Mar 22, 2010  - Plattsburgh Press-Republican As the debate over health-care reform is set to reach a fevered pitch in Washington, it seems like there is no better time to clarify the context of what health-care reform means for our community. One basic fact that has become lost in the debate is that our healt... More
  • Owens Unveils New Congressional Website
    Feb 23, 2010  - WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today announced the launch of his new Congressional website.   “My four district offices and our location in Washington have served a great number of Upstate New Yorkers, and I am glad to see a place on the internet where everyone back home can contact wit... More
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