WASHINGTON - The first round of federal funding for damage caused by Superstorm Sandy is now on its way to the areas that need it most. On Sunday President Obama has signed into law a $9.7 billion bill to pay flood insurance claims from the … [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...]
MORNING NEWS: Higgins Thanks County and Constituents in Farewell Message
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: 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 Says Focus Should be on People who Commit Acts, not Gun Restriction
Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) is offering his thoughts on the tragedy in Newtown, Conn., saying the conversation should not be limited to gun control, but also should get at what he calls the root of the problem, and that’s the individual behind … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Schumer Calls on House to Approve Farm Bill
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the lower house in Washington to act quickly on renewing the National Farm Bill before the end of this year, otherwise Americans could be paying a lot more for dairy products – including twice as much for a … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Remains Critical of ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Focus
Corning Republican says discussion should be about spending, not revenue The man who will represent Chautauqua County in Washington starting next month says he remains dedicated to supporting a solution that will help the county avert falling off a … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Group Urges Reed to Support Tax Increase for Top Income Earners
CORNING - With three weeks left until the fiscal cliff, Local activists were busy Monday in front of Congressman Tom Reeds’ office in Corning, urging him to support a tax increase on the top two percent of income earners. The activists say that it … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed’s Optimism Fades in Getting an Agreement in Place Prior to ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deadline
Chautauqua County’s next representative in Congress says he’s not nearly as optimistic as he was last month that Congress and President Barack Obama will reach an agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) – who won … [Read more...]
