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  • 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
  • Owens asks subcommittee to provide key NNY funding
    Mar 5, 2010  - Watertown Daily Times Rep. William L. Owens asked a key congressional subcommittee Wednesday to protect funding for military base operations and to consider funding a new Wellesley Island border station that was left out of President Obama's budget request. In a hastily-scheduled appearance be... More
  • Owens Announces Energy Funding For North Country
    Mar 3, 2010  - Congressman Bill Owens today announced funding to improve energy efficiency in Northern New York.  More than two million dollars in funding is made possible for eleven projects through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. “I am glad to see these federal funds come back to the North Co... More
  • Owens Pushes for Area Funding in Budget Hearing
    Mar 3, 2010  - Congressman Bill Owens today testified before the House Budget Committee to make the case in favor of funding for several projects integral to Upstate New York job growth and economic development. Below are excerpts from Rep. Owens’ testimony. “New York’s North Country is the proud home of the... More
  • Owens makes pitch for base, border station
    Mar 3, 2010  - Watertown Daily Times Rep. William L. Owens asked a key congressional subcommittee today to protect funding for military base operations and to consider funding a new Wellesley Island border station that was left out of President Obama's budget request. In a hastily-scheduled appearance befo... More
  • Owens Introduces Bill to Extend Tax Relief for Heating Costs
    Feb 26, 2010  - WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today the introduction of the Home Energy Affordability Tax Relief (HEATR) Act, a bill that aims to provide a refundable tax credit to Northern New Yorkers of up to $500 per household for heating costs that exceed $1,500 annually. For homeowners and rent... 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
  • Owens Announces Energy Funding for Village of Norwood
    Feb 19, 2010  - WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today announced funding for the Village of Norwood to help complete renovations and to improve energy efficiency in the area.  The grant, awarded in the amount of $50,000, was accompanied by a $295,400 loan made possible through the American Recovery and Rein... More
  • Owens Announces Aid for Low-Income Families
    Jan 20, 2010  - WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens announced today the release of $45 million for the state of New York in contingency funding to help low-income homeowners and renters meet home energy costs.  The grant was made possible through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Earlier ... More
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