All signs are continuing to point to a government shutdown by midnight tonight. At issue is Congress’s inability to pass a temporary government spending bill, largely due to the House of Representatives not wanting to fund the Affordable Care Act. … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Discusses Gov’t Shutdown, Proposes Bill to Ensure Vets, Seniors Receive Funding
Chautauqua County’s Congressman says its now up to the U.S. Senate to decide if it wants to avoid a government shutdown by the end of this month. During his weekly conference call on Monday, Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) explained that he is in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Resource Center Announces Dental Program for Jamestown, Pine Valley Schools
Children in the Jamestown and Pine Valley school districts will have an opportunity for improved dental health thanks to funding from Affordable Care Act. The Resource Center is reporting that as part of an $80 million funding initiative through the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Remains Critical of ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Focus
Corning Republican says discussion should be about spending, not revenue The man who will represent Chautauqua County in Washington starting next month says he remains dedicated to supporting a solution that will help the county avert falling off a … [Read more...]
Reed Continues to Call for Total Repeal of Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON - The man who wants to represent Chautauqua County in congress is continuing to rail against the Affordable Care Act. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is calling the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act a “calamity” for seniors. … [Read more...]
Reed Holds Rally Against Affordable Care Act in Response to SCOTUS Decision
ELMIRA - The man who hopes to represent Chautauqua County in Washington starting next year says the Federal Affordable Care Act will have a negative impact on Job growth. At a press conference at the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce in Elmira … [Read more...]
Congressional Representatives React to Supreme Court Deicsion on Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON, DC - Chautauqua County’s current representative in Congress released a statement yesterday following the announcement of the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act. Congressman Brian Higgins (D-Buffalo) spoke in favor of the … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Weighs In On Impending Supreme Court Healthcare Decision
WASHINGTON — All eyes are on the U.S. Supreme Court today with justices are expected to issue opinions on several key cases. As the court enters what is expected to be its final week, President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul is at the top of its … [Read more...]
Governor Issues Executive Order to Create Statewide Health Exchange
Governor Andrew Cuomo is using his executive power to create a state health insurance exchange that he says would help small businesses and individuals secure medical insurance. On Thursday, the governor sidestepped opposition from Republicans in the … [Read more...]
Governor Could Use Executive Order to Create Health Exchange
ALBANY - A controversial plan to create a statewide health insurance exchange was left out of the 2012-2013 budget agreement, but may be enacted via an executive order from Gov. Andrew Cuomo. That’s according to a report this week from the … [Read more...]