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May 16, 2013

Owens-Backed Legislation Moves Forward with Farm Bill

This week, the House Agriculture Committee approved its version of the Farm Bill, moving the legislation to the floor for consideration of the full House of Representatives. Congressman Bill Owens, who has long advocated for the Farm Bill to move forward, praised the bipartisan effort and called on his colleagues to swiftly advance the bill. Owens also applauded the inclusion of a number of local initiatives he either sponsored or co-sponsored earlier this year. H.R. 1297, the Agricultural Credi... Read More >

  • At a roundtable held by the North Country Chamber of Commerce, Congressman Owens and Senator Gillibrand met to discuss cross-border economic growth initiatives.
  • Congressman Owens meeting with the team at MetalCraft Marine in Cape Vincent to discuss job creation in the North Country,
  • Speaking on a panel with Chris Gibson (R-NY) and Larry Kissel (D-NC) on the importance of ensuring American Warriors are the best equipped in the world.
  • At a press conference with the New York Farm Bureau, speaking against a proposed regulation that would prohibit children from working on their own family's farm.
  • Meeting with Franklin Co officials to discuss efficient use of Operation Stonegarden funds. Funds allow for personnel, overtime & travel that help law-abiding citizens move quickly through the northern border to shop, visit family, check their mail and go to church. Pictured: Franklin Co DA Derek Champagne, Rep Bill Owens, Police Chief Chris Premo, Rich Parker from CBP, & Malone Mayor Todd LePine.
  • Rep. Owens Urges the Repeal of Regulation on Auto Dealer Industry - Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) spoke in favor of House passage of H.R 5859, which removes an obsolete federal mandate requiring the distribution of a booklet...
  • WPTZ: Rep. Owens discusses ongoing debt negotiations on WPTZ - Congressman Bill Owens discusses the implications of the country not reaching a compromise on debt ceiling negotiations and tying a hike in the debt limit to...
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  • Rep. Owens Introduces Legislation to Support Vets with PTSD - Congressman Bill Owens (NY-23) introduces legislation that would increase funds for veterans medical services for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) preve...
  • Owens Fights for Troop Pay During Shutdown - Congressman Owens speaks on the House floor in support of his motion to keep troops paid in the event of a government shutdown. Owens represents New York's 2...

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