Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a virtual press conference on Tuesday, November 11 to talk about the soon-to-be-ended federal government shutdown. Reporters also had the opportunity to ask him about other topics. … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Not Committing To Voting On ACA Enhanced Tax Credits Extension
Congressman Nick Langworthy is declining to commit to voting for an extension of Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies. Senate Majority Leader John Thune promised Democrats a floor vote on an extension of the tax credits will occur in December, … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Possible SNAP Cuts On Nov. 1
A state of emergency has been declared in New York ahead of the possible SNAP cuts for three million residents come November 1. As the federal government shutdown continues, Governor Kathy Hochul said the Trump administration has refused to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Working To Keep SNAP Benefit Cases Up To Date Despite Gov’t Shutdown
Chautauqua County is working to keep benefit cases up to date as a federal government shutdown threatens to result in SNAP benefits not being issued to those in need on November 1. According to the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability … [Read more...]
Funding For HEAP In Danger With Continued Government Shutdown
Funding for the HEAP program is in danger with the continued government shutdown. The program provides more than $287 million in heating assistance. This includes helping to pay for utilities or a fuel delivery during cold weather months, to more … [Read more...]
90,000 In NY-23 Congressional District Could Lose SNAP Benefits Nov. 1
More than 90,000 people in New York’s 23rd Congressional District could lose their SNAP benefits in November due to the federal government shutdown. Governor Kathy Hochul said the nearly three million residents in the state who receive federally … [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...]
Effects of Partial Government Shutdown Being Felt Locally by Some Families
JAMESTOWN - The effects of the partial federal government shutdown - now in its 32nd day - are starting to be felt locally. As WRFA reported last week, some 500 families across the 23rd Congressional District, which includes all of Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Clean Funding Bill, Delaying Controversial Items to Avoid Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON - The threat of a U.S. government shutdown this weekend appeared to recede on Tuesday after President Donald Trump backed away from a demand that Congress include funding for his planned border wall with Mexico in a spending bill. Even … [Read more...]
AUDIO: Congressman Reed Defends Voting Against Compromise Bill During Media Conference Call
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is defending his decision to vote against a bi-partisan compromise on Wednesday that prevented the federal government from defaulting on its loans and also ended a two-and-a-half week … [Read more...]
