WASHINGTON - New York's two U.S. Senators are joining their Democratic colleagues in condemning President Donald Trump's threat to use military force to combat demonstrations and protests that had grown into riots in some areas of the country. While … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Federal Assistance for Local Governments Struggling During COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) said on Tuesday he's confident that the next phase of COVID-19 stimulus money coming out of Washington will include aid for local governments. Because of the economic shutdown created by efforts … [Read more...]
Gillibrand, Cuomo and Others Criticize Senate Majority Leader for Proposing Struggling Cities Should Declare Bankruptcy
WASHINGTON - The issue of federal aid for state and local governments continues to be a topic of discussion in New York State and around the country. In the past few weeks, state and local leaders from both sides of the aisle have said local … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Not Willing to Predict Outcome of Senate Majority’s Healthcare Proposal
WASHINGTON - Senate Republican leaders are trotting out their new, but reeling, health care bill and angling toward a showdown vote next week amid signs that they have lots of work ahead to win over GOP lawmakers or face a resounding … [Read more...]
Reed Calls Cuomo a Liar and a Bully in Response to Criticism Over GOP Healthcare Plan
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's campaign promise to repeal and replace "Obamacare" is now in the hands of a key group of GOP senators who are opposing -or not yet supporting - legislation Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing to … [Read more...]
Congress Approves Homeland Security Funding through Sept. 30
WASHINGTON - The Homeland Security Department will continue to be funded until September of this year. That after Congress Tuesday approved a $40 billion homeland security spending measure despite the majority of Republicans voting against … [Read more...]
