WASHINGTON - A piece of legislation sponsored by Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) that he says will help eliminate food waste and deliver more food to soup kitchens and food banks across the country has been approved in the House. Reed’s Fighting … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Announces Plan to Improve Food Safety
WASHINGTON - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants to crack down on the number of foodborne illnesses that take place in this country by creating a new food safety oversight agency. On Thursday New York’s junior senator provided more details of her … [Read more...]
President Obama Strikes a Confident, Defiant Tone in 2015 State of the Union
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...]
House Approves Save American Workers Act, Limiting Key Provision in Affordable Care Act
Congress made its first attempt to chip away at Obamacare on Thursday with the House approving a bill to cancel the law’s 30-hour workweek provision, though only a dozen Democrats showed support, meaning there will likely not be enough votes to … [Read more...]
Reed Cosponsors Amendment that Impacts Social Security Disability Insurance
WASHINGTON - Area congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) announced this week that he will be supporting legislation that he says will help to protect social security. Currently, social Security has two components, the disability insurance (SSDI) program … [Read more...]
Robertson Attends New Field Office Opening in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK -The woman who hopes to replace Tom Reed (R-Corning) as Chautauqua County's representative in Congress has opened a new field office for the New York State Democratic Committee in Chautauqua County. Democratic Congressional Candidate … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Visits Jamestown Boys & Club, Announces Bipartisan Summer Meals Act
JAMESTOWN - Standing at the Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club of Jamestown, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the bipartisan Summer Meals Act, which would enhance the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service … [Read more...]
Reed-Sponsored Bill Providing Tax Breaks to Businesses that Donate to Food Banks Passes in House
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed’s bill to care for families in need across the country and encourage charitable giving passed the House last week in a strong bipartisan vote of 277-130. The proposed “America Gives More Act” combines five … [Read more...]
