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  • Owens Announces Federal Funds for Local Universities
    Aug 29, 2012 - Congressman Bill Owens announced funding today for two St. Lawrence County universities through the Federal TRIO Program at the U.S. Department of Education. Clarkson University and St. Lawrence University will receive grants under the Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program. For the... More
  • Owens to Hold Telephone Town Hall Next Tuesday
    Jul 18, 2012 - In an ongoing effort to conduct an open discussion about the issues that affect New York, Congressman Bill Owens will hold a telephone town hall next Tuesday, July 24th. Owens will update callers about the push to create quality New York jobs and take questions from callers from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.... More
  • Owens to Hold Telephone Town Hall Next Tuesday
    Jul 3, 2012 - In an ongoing effort to conduct an open discussion about the issues that affect New York, Congressman Bill Owens will hold a telephone town hall next Tuesday, July 10th. Owens will update callers about the push to create quality New York jobs and take questions from callers from 7:25 p.m. to 8:25 p.... More
  • Owens Votes for Bipartisan Transportation, Student Loan Bill
    Jun 29, 2012 - Congressman Bill Owens voted today in favor of the conference report for H.R. 4348, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, a two-year extension of federal highway programs that will help create jobs, provide certainty in the private construction and manufacturing job sectors, and improve ... More
  • The Burgh: Bill Owens lauds international program at Newcomb graduation
    Jun 26, 2012 - Newcomb — The Newcomb Central School District celebrated a big milestone this year, boosting its enrollment to 101 students. That may not seem like a lot, but considering the school had only 55 students five years ago, topping 100 is a big deal. The turnaround began after Superintendent Skip Hults b... More
  • Owens to Give Commencement Speech at Newcomb CSD Saturday
    Jun 21, 2012 - NEWCOMB – Congressman Bill Owens will give the commencement speech to the graduating class at Newcomb Central School District this Saturday in Newcomb, New York. The Congressman will deliver brief remarks to the school’s newest graduates, congratulate them on their accomplishments, and encourage the... More
  • Owens Lauds NY Waiver from NCLB
    Jun 1, 2012 - PLATTSBURGH – Congressman Bill Owens applauded a recent decision by the federal government to provide waivers for New York State from the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). The waivers are for two years through the end of the 2014-2015 school year. “New York’s successful application for these ... More
  • U.S. Congressman in Montreal to promote expansion of Quebec-New York trade corridors
    May 31, 2012 - Last week the U.S. Congressman Bill Owens, representing northern New York state, addressed Quebec business leaders in downtown Montreal on the advantages of considering his area in their companies’ expansion plans. The Ireland-Canada and Plattsburgh-North County Chamber of Commerce hosted the semina... More
  • After Congressional Gridlock, Student Loan Rates Could Spike
    May 9, 2012 - In April, Rep. William L. Owens was one of the few Democrats in the House to cross party lines to vote for a bill that would extend the low interest rate, which originally was passed in 2007. That’s despite the fact that he didn’t like how the $5.9 billion, one-year extension was paid for, and that ... More
  • Owens Responds to More Than 12,000 Constituent Concerns, Secures More Than $1.7 Million for New Yorkers So Far in 2012
    Apr 25, 2012 - In the first three months of 2012, Congressman Bill Owens worked to secure $1,739,718.34 in benefits and tax breaks owed to those seeking help from his offices in New York’s 23rd Congressional District. When constituent concerns involved questions about legislation or policy, Owens’ office responde... More
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