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  • In Support of the Tax Cut Compromise
    Dec 14, 2010 - Like many of my Democratic colleagues, I have long supported making the Bush-era tax cuts for the middle class permanent while letting the tax cuts for the ultra wealthy expire. But unlike many in Washington, I have urged leadership of both parties to compromise on this issue. Finally, after months ... More
  • Owens Votes to Protect Medicare and TRICARE
    Dec 10, 2010 - WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Bill Owens voted to protect access to doctors for both Medicare beneficiaries and military families by voting in favor of the Senate Amendments to H.R. 4994, the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act. The legislation ensures seniors and military families will be abl... More
  • Congressman Owens Praises Move to Extend Stop-Loss Deadline
    Dec 6, 2010 - WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens today praised the news that the Department of Defense has extended the deadline for servicemen and women who had their service involuntarily extended to apply for “stop-loss” payment compensation. The payments amount to $500 per month in which a service member spe... More
  • Owens Issues Statement in Support of Schumer’s Tax Cut Plan
    Dec 1, 2010 - WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Bill Owens issued the following statement in support of Senator Charles Schumer’s plan to offer an extension to the Bush-era tax cuts for those making less than a million dollars annually. “Senator Schumer’s plan cuts through the partisan noise that has dominated the ... More
  • Owens’ Resolution Honoring 10th Mountain Division Passes House
    Dec 1, 2010 - WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday to urge support for his legislation (H. Res 1217) to honor the storied history of Fort Drum’s 10th Mountain Division. The resolution pays tribute to the troops and families that have made immeasurab... More
  • Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Honor Children of Fallen Service Members
    Nov 23, 2010 - Washington, DC – Reps. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Chris Lee (R-NY) and Bill Owens (D-NY) have joined together to introduce the “Gold Medal of Remembrance for the Sons and Daughters of Our Fallen Act of 2010” (H.R. 6443). If enacted, the legislation would provide a “Gold Medal of Remembrance” to the ch... More
  • Owens: People here like tax cut compromise
    Nov 12, 2010 - Adirondack Daily Enterprise Bill Owens hasn't heard any feedback from his colleagues in Congress about his proposal for a compromise on extending the Bush-era tax cuts, but he says people in the district seem to like it. "I haven't heard from anybody from Washington, but I've got to tell you, I'm ge... More
  • Owens Releases Statement in Observance of Veterans Day
    Nov 11, 2010 - WASHINGTON – Congressman Bill Owens released the following statement regarding tomorrow’s observance of Veterans Day, honoring America’s almost 25 million veterans. “We owe a debt of gratitude to those who have served in America’s Armed Forces. The men and women who fought to defend our freedom dese... More
  • Owens opposes raising limit on national debt
    Nov 5, 2010 - Watertown Daily Times — Rep. William L. Owens, D-Plattsburgh, said Thursday he will vote against raising the limit on the national debt, an issue that could confront the new Republican House majority early next year. Mr. Owens, who cast a similar vote earlier this year, said he isn't necessarily in ... More
  • Owens and American Legion Praise 2010 as “Banner Year in Veterans Legislation”
    Oct 20, 2010 - PLATTSBURGH – Today, Congressman Bill Owens shared in the American Legion’s announcement that 2010 was a “banner year on veterans legislation.” In their announcement, the Legion recognized several high priority pieces of their legislative agenda that Congress had accomplished. “I am proud to have vo... More
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