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  • Owens: People here like tax cut compromise
    Nov 12, 2010  - Adirondack Daily Enterprise Bill Owens hasn't heard any feedback from his colleagues in Congress about his proposal for a compromise on extending the Bush-era tax cuts, but he says people in the district seem to like it. "I haven't heard from anybody from Washington, but I've got to tell you, ... More
  • Owens opposes raising limit on national debt
    Nov 5, 2010  - Watertown Daily Times — Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh, said Thursday he will vote against raising the limit on the national debt, an issue that could confront the new Republican House majority early next year. Mr. Owens, who cast a similar vote earlier this year, said he isn't necessarily ... More
  • Congressman Owens Announces Support for Tax Cut Compromise
    Sep 29, 2010  - WASHINGTON – Last week, Congressman Bill Owens signed a letter (attached) to Democratic and Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives supporting a compromise in the recent debate over extending the Bush-era tax cuts for both middle class families and small businesses.  Owens relea... More
  • Owens Announces Key Patient Rights to Take Effect Tomorrow
    Sep 22, 2010  - Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced several provisions of recently enacted health care reform to take effect tomorrow, September 23rd.  Thursday is the effective date for multiple consumer protections under the Affordable Care Act, including the Patient’s Bill of Rights.   “These ne... More
  • 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
  • Owens Votes to Eliminate Government Waste, Increase Accountability
    Jul 14, 2010  - Yesterday, Congressman Bill Owens voted to reduce waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars by cutting out improper and excessive payments from federal agency spending.  S. 1508, The Improper Payment Elimination and Recovery Act, will help identify, reduce and eliminate improper payments, as w... More
  • Owens Urges Upstate Employers to Apply for New Health Insurance Benefit
    Jun 30, 2010  - Congressman Bill Owens announced that, starting today, employers who offer health coverage to early retirees can begin applying for help with the costs. “Earlier this year, I voted for health reform because insurance costs are spiraling out of control both on a national level and for Upstate New ... More
  • Owens Continues Fight to Create Upstate Jobs, Strengthen Small Business
    Jun 18, 2010  - Today, Congressman Bill Owens voted in favor of legislation that will leverage $30 billion in lending for small businesses, creating jobs in the process.  This legislation, which expands much-needed lending to small businesses and offers tax incentives to help America’s small businesses grow, i... More
  • Congressman Owens Urges Chairman Frank to Protect Auto Dealers in Wall St. Reform Bill
    Jun 16, 2010  - Today, Congressman Bill Owens (D-N.Y.) continued his fight to spur economic development in Upstate New York.  Owens, along with Rep. Mike McMahon (D-N.Y.) sent a letter signed by 62 House Democrats to House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-Mass.), urging him to exempt auto ... 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
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