WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's representative in congress says the U.S. Senate needs to act soon on a student loan interest rates, otherwise it will be too late for those who will be going to college starting next month. During a recent media … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Gillibrand Voices Frustration Over Draft Farm Bill that Cuts SNAP Funding
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is announcing her anger over the passage of a Committee version of a U.S. Farm Bill that slashes Food Stamp funding for communities across the country. On Tuesday, Gillibrand voted against the Farm Bill … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Senate Approves Internet Sales Tax Bill, Deliberation Expected in House
WASHINGTON - A bill that would allow states to collect taxes from online sales cruised through the U.S. Senate Monday with bipartisan support, but the legislation’s future in the GOP-controlled house is unknown. Fueling support for the Internet … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Gillibrand Pushes for Increased Funding for Food Stamp Program
NEW YORK - New York’s junior U.S. Senator is calling for an increase in federal funding for food stamp – or “SNAP” - programs across the country. With the U.S. Senate set to debate the 2013 Farm Bill this week, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D - … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Gillibrand Reacts to Failed Passage of Background Check Gun Legislation
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate was unable to pass legislation that would require background checks for gun. Due to procedural steps agreed to by both sides, all the amendments considered Wednesday required 60 votes to pass. The final vote was 54 in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Offers Update on Tax Reform
WASHINGTON - Monday was the last day for Americans to file their 2012 State and Federal Income Taxes without an extension, and Chautauqua County’s congressman used the day to put the spotlight his effort to reform and simplify the tax … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Pushes for Updatind Ag Regulations in Wake of Immigration Reform
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s Congressman is hoping to include some key agricultural reforms in comprehensive immigration reform currently being taken up by Congress. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) visited a farm in Odessa County on Tuesday … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Gillibrand Calls for More Support for Small Dairy Farms
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...]
