MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE A conference call with Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) and regional media representatives. Held Tuesday morning, Feb. 14, 2017. Among the issues discussed... The upcoming Feb. 18 Town Hall Meetings on the … [Read more...]
Reed Says Overreach is the Biggest Problem facing the EPA
WASHINGTON - Republicans in Congress are continuing their effort to roll back regulations that were put in place the past eight years under President Barack Obama, including many that involve environmental protection. In addition, one Republican from … [Read more...]
Governor Proposes Protecting Abortion Rights in State Constitution
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to make Roe v. Wade part of the state constitution to protect abortion rights for women. Under what Governor Cuomo is proposing, women in New York State would still have the right to choose even if Roe v. Wade … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Reed Supports Temporary Ban on Immigrants from Seven Middle Eastern Countries
Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress says he supports President Donald Trump’s temporary ban on immigrants from seven Middle Eastern countries. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), who was an early … [Read more...]
Cuomo Directs Health Insurers to Provide Reproductive Health Service in New York
ALBANY -- New York will strengthen existing regulations to require health insurers to provide free coverage for contraception and "medically necessary" abortions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday. The move comes in response to potential cuts … [Read more...]
Reed Says He’s Optimistic with New President in Place, Lays out Top Initiatives for New Year
WASHINGTON - It's the first week of a new presidency in the United States, and the country and world is holding its breath while waiting to see what President Trump will focus now that he is in office. Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress, … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Federally Funded Women Healthcare Services, but not Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON - Planned Parenthood is on the verge of losing federal funding. Republicans on Capitol Hill have pledged that the government will no longer support the clinics if they continue to perform abortions. Members of Congress are linking the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi January 2017 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the recently approved contract for the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office deputies … [Read more...]
Election 2016
The 2016 General Election is over. Here are the list of winners. All results are unofficial until voting canvasses take place. FEDERAL OFFICES PRESIDENT/VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES WINNER - Donald Trump/Michael Pence (R, C) Hillary … [Read more...]
Reed Says Reworking Trade Deals with Other Countries Will Benefit U.S. Businesses
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s representative in Washington said he's not concerned that President-Elect Donald Trump's call to rework trade deals might backfire on U.S. manufacturers. During his final conference call of the year with regional … [Read more...]
