December 1, 2010
Owens Issues Statement in Support of Schumer’s Tax Cut Plan
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bill Owens issued the following statement in support of Senator Charles Schumer’s plan to offer an extension to the Bush-era tax cuts for those making less than a million dollars annually. “Senator Schumer’s plan cuts through the partisan noise that has dominated the current debate on the extension of Bush-era tax cuts,” said Owens. “He offers a reasonable compromise that stands to benefit more than 99 percent of Northern and Central New Yorkers while working ... Read More >
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- Owens Releases Statement in Observance of Veterans Day November 11, 2010
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Accepting a "Friend of the Farm Bureau" Recognition from the NY Farm Bureau. -
Meeting with emergency responders at Harborfest in Oswego. -
Breaking ground on Plattsburgh Breakwater repairs with the US Army Corps of Engineers and Mayor Donald Kasprzak. -
Reading to children at Fort Drum for the Blue Star Families' event "Books on Bases, Smiles on Faces" -
Meeting US Olympians Billy Demong and Andrew Weibrecht.
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Rep. Owens Pays Tribute to Fort Drum and the 10th Mtn. Division - Congressman Bill Owens speaks on the floor of the US House of Representatives 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 immeasurable sacrifices for the nation for more than 65 years.
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Rep. Owens calls for a compromise on Bush Tax Cuts - Congressman Bill Owens calls for both parties to compromise in the interest of the middle class in the debate regarding Bush Tax Cuts.
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Rep Owens works to remove Small Business regulations, stop tax loopholes for outsourcing. - Rep. Bill Owens (NY-23) introduces legislation with Congressman Scott Murphy (NY-20) to remove the 1099 regulation on small businesses and to close tax loopholes that reward companies who ship American jobs overseas.
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Rep. Owens presses for more security along Northern Border - Congressman Owens speaks on the House floor, urging passage of HR 4748. Owens introduced the bill to create a more directed approach to combating illegal drug trade and enhancing the security along the Northern Border between New York and Canada.
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Bill Owens urges both parties to protect Social Security - Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) delivers a one-minute speech on the floor of the US House of Representatives, urging both parties to work together to protect and strengthen social security.
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