Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested a "No Fly Zone" over Ukraine in addition to more sanctions on Russia in a virtual address to the U.S. Congress Wednesday. Zelenskyy thanked President Joe Biden for the relief aid the U.S. has … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Says ‘No Fly Zone’ in Ukraine Should be Part of ‘Toolbox’
Congressman Tom Reed, who watched Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's address, said while he's not an outright advocate for a "No Fly Zone," it needs to be part of the "toolbox" in dealing with Russia. Reed, in his weekly media call, said the video … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Touts Local Projects in $1.5 Trillion Omnibus Passed by Congress
Congressman Tom Reed touted local projects in the $1.5 trillion omnibus bill passed in the House Wednesday. The House voted in a bipartisan manner to approve the massive spending package to keep the federal government open along with $13.6 billion … [Read more...]
President Biden Announces U.S. Ban on All Russian Oil Imports
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports. The Associated Press reports Biden acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump, while toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Warns Price Gouging On Oil and Gas Illegal
In response to President Biden’s announcement that the United States will ban imports of Russian oil, natural gas, and coal, New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning oil companies and gas stations that price gouging is illegal. She … [Read more...]
NY Attorney General James Encourages Businesses, Consumers To Protect Themselves from Cybersecurity Threats
State Attorney General Letitia James is providing warnings and tips to consumers and businesses to protect themselves against potential cybersecurity threats that may develop due to the crisis in Ukraine. While there is currently no active … [Read more...]
Congressman Tom Reed, Republicans Send Letter to Biden on Energy Policies
Congressman Tom Reed joined other Republicans in a letter to President Biden about energy policies. Reed said in a statement, "As gas prices across the district soar to $4 a gallon and more, it proves yet again how completely asinine it is that we … [Read more...]
Refugees Fleeing Ukraine Reach 1 Million
NPR reports that the number of refugees fleeing across the borders of Ukraine has reached 1 million people. The U.N.'s top refugee official said the total of refugee from Ukraine amounts to a little more than 2% of the country's total population … [Read more...]
Ukraine, Russia Hold Talks, Ukrainian Armed Forces Hold Off Russian Troops
Reuters reports Russian forces have seized two small cities in southeastern Ukraine and the area around a nuclear power plant. However, the report received from Interfax news agency said troops ran into stiff resistance elsewhere as Moscow's … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Tom Reed Weekly Media Call – February 23, 2022
Congressman Tom Reed discussed the Russia-Ukraine Invasion in his weekly media call on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. … [Read more...]
