WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama struck a defiant tone during his State of the Union Tuesday night - calling on his Republican opponents in congress to raise taxes on the rich while also threatening to veto legislation that would challenge his key … [Read more...]
2015 State of the Union Address to Focus on Tax Relief Plan for Middle Class
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will deliver his annual State of the Union address tonight in Washington and many expect that during the speech, he’ll challenge the Republican-led Congress to back his tax-raising ideas for helping middle-class … [Read more...]
Reed, House of Representatives Approve Keystone XL Pipeline Legislation
WASHINGTON - Despite the likelihood of a presidential veto, the House of Representatives late last week passed a bill approving the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. The vote was 266-153, with more than two dozen Democrats joining nearly … [Read more...]
Reed’s HOSPICE Act Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON - On Monday President Obama signed into law the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT Act), which includes Tom Reed’s (R-Ithaca) bipartisan Hospice Opportunities for Supporting Patients with Integrity and … [Read more...]
Reed Wants President to Provide Specific Details During Wednesday Address
WASHINGTON - All of America is waiting to hear President Barack Obama outline his plans for dealing with Islamic Militants when he delivers a nationally televised address on Wednesday night, and that includes members of Congress. Congressman Tom … [Read more...]
Federal Representatives Urge President to Send FEMA Aid to Help Pay for Flood Damages from May Storm
WASHINGTON - New York’s representatives in Washington are calling on President Barack Obama to take swift action on a request for federal aid to help pay for damages caused by last month’s flooding. In a joint media release, Senator Charles … [Read more...]
Gillibrand, 19 Other Female Senators, Call on President to Condemn Abductions in Nigeria
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is joining all 20 women in the U.S. Senate in sending a bipartisan letter to President Obama condemning the abduction and mistreatment of more than 200 girls by a terrorist group in Nigeria. In addition, … [Read more...]
Reed Welcomes Energy Secretary’s Comments on Hydrofracking
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is welcoming comments that were recently made by a member of the Obama administration that involve the use of natural gas and hydrofracking. U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz’s recently commented on the … [Read more...]
President Mentions Legislation with Local Ties During his State of the Union
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is offering more feedback on President Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address. The Corning Republican said he was pleased to see a manufacturing bill he has co-sponsored being highlighted in the … [Read more...]
President Calls for Action with or Without Congress in 2014 State of Union
WASHINGTON - President Obama delivered his 2014 State of the Union address on Tuesday night and during the speech, he said he would act on his own, if necessary, to help his fellow Americans. In his address, the president said 2014 will be a "year of … [Read more...]
