WASHINGTON - As the U.S. Senate gets set to again take up the Farm Bill in the coming weeks, New York Junior Senator Senator is saying there needs to be long-term support and a fair safety net for small dairy farmers in New York State and across the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Announces Participation in Bipartisan ‘No Labels’ Group
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) recently announced that he has joined a group of bipartisan lawmakers who are committed to meet regularly to build trust and find common ground across the aisle. The Corning Republican says the “no … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Effort to Reform U. S. Tax Code is Moving Forward
WASHINGTON, DC - Chautauqua County’s representative in Washington says he’s optimistic comprehensive tax reform will cross the finish line. Congressman Tom Reed, R-Corning, says the growing number of voices in Washington advocating for comprehensive … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Pleased with Approval of Violence Against Women Act
Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress says he’s happy to see the federal Violence Against Women Act finally gain approval from both houses. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) made his comments Monday morning during his weekly media conference … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Sequestration Deadline is Friday; House, Senate Yet to Reach Deal
WASHINGTON - There’s just two days remaining before the sequestration deadline arrives in Washington. March 1 is the date that federal funding will be slashed across the board unless members of the Republican controlled House of Representatives and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Calls Says Pressure on Senate Will Help Avoid Sequestration
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed spent his weekly media conference call on Tuesday highlighting the upcoming March 1 sequestration deadline, along with plans the House has proposed to realign the sequestration cuts. The Corning Republican said it is … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed to Sit on Four Work Groups Related to Tax Reform
Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) has been given his assignments for the houses’ Ways and Means committee for the new congress. According to a media release, Reed will take part in a number of tax reform working groups involving Energy; Manufacturing; … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Named Co-Chair of Manufacturing Caucus
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) has been named the new Chairman of the bipartisan House Manufacturing Caucus, joining Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) as co-chair. The Manufacturing Caucus, founded in 2003, hosts briefings and roundtable … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House to Discuss Sandy Funding Today
WASHINGTON - The effort to provide full federal funding to the communities, businesses and residents affected by Superstrom Sandy will be the focus of attention in Washington today. Northeastern lawmakers are hoping to push a $50.7 billion aid … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Sworn in to Second Term, Officially Becomes Representative for Chautauqua Co.
It’s official – Chautauqua County now has a new representative in Washington. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) was sworn into the 113th Congress on Thursday by House Speaker John Boehner. Reed now begins a two-year term representing New York’s … [Read more...]
