As we welcome one representative in Congress, we say goodbye to another. Congressman Brian Higgins - the Democrat from South Buffalo who’s represented Chautauqua County since winning election in 2004 - took time out Thursday to thank the residents of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House to Act on Sandy Federal Aid Bill Following Public Outcry Over Delay
As lawmakers in Washington were able to reach a deal to avoid a fiscal cliff, many of them were still being chastised for their failure to approve a bill that would provided billions of dollars in federal aid to victims of Superstom Sandy. The … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House Approves ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Plan
With no time to spare, lawmakers in Washington have kept the country from falling of the “Fiscal Cliff.” During an 11th hour session on New Year’s Night, the House of Representatives voted 257 to 167 in favor of a bill that for now avoids major tax … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Votes in Favor of ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deal
Despite voicing opposition to a fiscal cliff plan that only raised taxes on wealthy Americans and avoided any significant spending cuts, Chautauqua County congressman-elect Tom Reed (R-Corning) is one of the 257 members of congress to vote for the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Announces Small Farm Legislation During Visit to Sinclairville
SINCLAIRVILLE - Congressman Tom Reed was in Chautauqua County yesterday to announce the Family Farm Relief Act in the House of Representatives – a bill he is co-sponsoring. The Family Farm Relief Act will move administration of the current H-2A … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: House Approves Legislation Naming Buffalo Courthouse after Robert H. Jackson
WASHINGTON - The effort to get a federal courthouse in Buffalo named after one of Jamestown’s adopted sons is a step closer to becoming a reality. On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation naming the brand new U.S. courthouse … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Calls on U.S. Senate to Pass REINS Act
Saying that over-regulation prevents small businesses from adding jobs, Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) this week is urging the Senate to take up a bill that would curtail the amount of regulations being imposed upon businesses throughout America. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Higgins Announces Prescription Drug Abuse Program
WASHINGTON - Congressman Brian Higgins used an opportunity on the Floor of the House of Representatives Thursday to announce the passage of a new state law that will crack down on the abuse of prescription laws. New York’s Internet System for … [Read more...]
Reed Continues to Point to Wasteful Spending in Washington
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed is questing spending on foreign aid for China. Reed used his weekly media conference call Tuesday to question more wasteful spending in Washington, questioning why China received $17.8 million of foreign aid from the … [Read more...]
Reed, Higgins Secure Additional Funding for West Valley Site
WASHINGTON - The West Valley Nuclear Reprocessing Site in Cattaraugus County may soon be getting additional federal funding for its ongoing cleanup effort. On Wednesday night, the House of Representatives voted 223 to 195 on an amendment to the 2013 … [Read more...]
