WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump delivered the 2019 State of the Union to Congress on Tuesday. While his message focused mostly on the economy, his border wall, and foreign policy issues in both the Middle East and South America, Trump also … [Read more...]
Reed Calls for an End to ‘Political Theater’ in Order to Reopen Government
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY) said Thursday he’s hoping for an end to the “political theater” accompanying the government shutdown, but offered no hope that it would end soon. Reed told reporters in a conference call that "it’s … [Read more...]
Reed, Problem Solvers Meet with Trump to Discuss Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's representative in Washington was able to spend time with the president this week in an effort to end theshutdown. Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) - who is the co-chair of the House bipartisan Problem Solvers … [Read more...]
Cuomo Promises Most Progressive Agenda in New York History During Inauguration
NEW YORK - Gov. Andrew Cuomo was sworn in for his 3rd term as Governor Tuesday, using it as an opportunity to attack several of President Donald Trump’s policies and pledging New York will lead the nation forward with the most progressive agenda in … [Read more...]
House Republicans Approves Amended Spending Package that Includes Border Wall Funding
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s demand for border wall funds hurled the federal government closer to a shutdown as House Republicans approved a package Thursday with his $5.7 billion request that is almost certain to be rejected by the … [Read more...]
After Election Victory Reed Comments on House Subpoena Power, Prospects of New House Speaker
WASHINGTON - With a power shift in the House, Democrats are prepared to use their newfound majority and subpoena power to go after all manner of financial records that could back up their claims that the President is using his presidency to enrich … [Read more...]
Reed Defeats Mitrano, Wins Election to Fifth Term in Congress
CORNING - Republican Congressman Tom Reed has been reelected to his fifth term in Office. The former mayor of Corning, NY who was first elected to congress in 2010, held off Democratic Challenger Tracy Mitrano of Penn Yann with a margin of victory … [Read more...]
Local Republicans Win Respective State Offices, But Democrats Win Big in Albany
ALBANY - The two Republican incumbents representing Chautauqua County in the New York State Legislature easily won reelection, but Democrats had big victories in all areas of state government, including taking control of the State … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Proposed Trade Deal with Mexico
WASHINGTON - Even though details are short, Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) says he's optimistic about the newly announced trade agreement between the United States and Mexico. On Monday President Donald Trump announced a new “handshake” … [Read more...]
New York State Joins Powering Past Coal Alliance in Response to EPA’s Pro-Coal Agenda
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that New York is joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance, an international coalition of governments, businesses, and other organizations committed to leading the rest of the world in ending the use of … [Read more...]
