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  • WDT: Owens: Bright economic future for U.S., Canada
    Apr 26, 2013 - The Congressional Northern Border Caucus held a panel discussion on Capitol Hill to highlight the work being done through the Beyond the Border Action Plan, the Regulatory Cooperation Council and other initiatives with a focus on improving trade and security cooperation between the United States and... More
  • NCPR: Travel, job creation on table at Owens US/Canada border forum
    Apr 8, 2013 - In the aftermath of the September 11th attacks, crossing the border with Canada has become a much more difficult experience. Congressman Bill Owens hosted a group of security officials and business leaders at Clarkson University on Friday, April 5, to talk about how to move people and goods over the... More
  • Leader Herald: Congressman visits the Glove Cities, meets with officials
    Mar 11, 2013 - U.S. Rep. Bill Owens, D-Plattsburgh, was treated Friday to a tour of City Hall, where he met with several employees and representatives of the city and got his first glimpse of the new office space for his staff in the building. Later in the day, the congressman, who represents Fulton County, toured... More
  • GFPS: Bill Owens draws bipartisan crowd in Glens Falls
    Jan 30, 2013 - U.S. Rep. Bill Owens, D-Plattsburgh, said Wednesday he will seek federal funding for efforts to get rid of invasive species, such as the Asian clam, in Lake George. Owens, responding to a question from Lake George Supervisor Dennis Dickinson, said he has been following news reports about the Asian c... More
  • Malone Telegram: Owens Revives Common Sense Act
    Jan 18, 2013 - Congressman Bill Owens, D-Plattsburgh, has reintroduced the Common Sense Waiver Act (H.R. 204) to the 113th Congress. This is Owens' first piece of legislation in the new Congress and it is in response to the collapse of the Nicci's Place, formerly the Tavern Arms, on Main Street in 2011, according ... More
  • WDT: Owens bill becomes law, removes small mandate on car dealers
    Jan 18, 2013 - A new law that was introduced by Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh, and takes effect this week removes a federal mandate requiring car dealers to make available a booklet on motor vehicle insurance costs. The law swept away regulations compelling the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... More
  • YNN: Korean War veteran finally receives his Bronze Star
    Jan 18, 2013 - NORTH COUNTRY, N.Y. -- A North Country resident finally received the medal he earned for his military service more than 60 years ago. Congressman Bill Owens presented Charles Lake with the Bronze Star on Thursday. A native of Ogdensburg, Lake served in the Army right at the beginning of the Korean W... More
  • WDT: Owens tours AA Kingston Middle School, hears meal concerns
    Sep 25, 2012 - POTSDAM — Healthier foods aren’t flying with students at Potsdam Central School, the district’s food service director told Rep. William L. Owens during the congressman’s visit to A.A. Kingston Middle School on Monday. David J. Gravlin told Mr. Owens, D-Plattsburgh, that fewer students were eating th... More
  • Farm bill is just another victim of politics
    Sep 21, 2012 - From "The Hill" Newspaper, 9/21/2012 The farm bill is not just about food and nutrition. It’s a jobs bill, a trade bill, a research bill, an energy bill, a rural infrastructure bill, and a conservation bill. It ensures a safe and abundant food supply, which is critical to our national security. We h... More
  • MPC: Schumer, Owens seeking funding for Massena Rod & Gun Club improvements
    Jul 26, 2012 - When officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement are using gun ranges at the Massena Rod & Gun Club, paying members of the club are often displaced. To help alleviate that problem, Senator Charles Schumer and Congressman William L. Owens have drafted ... More
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