Posts Tagged ‘Tom Reed’
03/22/2021 PM Newscast
New York Congressman Tom Reed (R) comments on proposed laws combating police brutality [AUDIO]
It’s been two weeks since George Floyd’s death at the hands of a Minneapolis policeman. Worldwide protests continue and federal and state governments are moving quickly to consider reform legislation. Congressman Tom Reed, who represents New York’s 23rd district, commented on the bills during a call with media. WRFI News Contributor Fred Balfour reports.
Read MoreCongressman Tom Reed Media Call – Funding Local Communities [AUDIO]
Congressman Reed’s opening comments in the media call stressed his support for federal funding for state and local communities. As plans are underway for a fourth phase of federal economic relief, Reed is working with a bi-partisan group to push for recovery funding to aid local governments. WRFI News Contributor Fred Balfour reports.
Read More$2 trillion stimulus package issues for COVID-19 – 2 weeks later. [AUDIO]
The historic $2 trillion stimulus plan called CARES Act (Corona Aid, Relief and Economic Security) was signed two weeks ago. New York Congressman Tom Reed and candidate Tracy Mitrano offer comments on homeowner mortgage relief, household internet pricing and inter-hospital equipment sharing. WRFI news team member Fred Balfour reports.
Read MoreCongressman Tom Reed’s weekly media conference call – March 31, 2020 [Audio]
Congressman Tom Reed, representing New York’s 23rd district holds a regular conference call for media people across the district. All questions this week dealt with the pandemic and the stimulus bill. WRFI’s Fred Balfour posed a question about how the country will pay for the stimulus bill and beyond.
Read MoreCongressman Tom Reed Introduces Energy Tax Credit bill – Jan. 2020
Congressman Tom Reed recently announced a new bill which will use energy tax credits to address climate change. WRFI News Contributor Fred Balfour has more on the story
Read MoreCongressman Tom Reed – Town Halls: February 2019 (Audio)
Congressman Tom Reed (NY 23rd District) has started holding more frequent town halls around the district since his serious challenge three months ago from Tracy Mitrano of Penn Yann. On Saturday February 23, 2019, he met with about 50 attendees in Owego (Tioga County) and 60 attendees in Groton (Tompkins County). Attendees raised 14 major…
Read MoreTalking with Tracy Mitrano, Winner of New York’s 23rd District’s Democratic Congressional Primary (AUDIO)
On July 3, Tracy Mitrano officially won the Democratic congressional primary for New York’s 23rd district. The race was so close that absentee ballots had to be counted, delaying results of the election — which took place on June 26 — by a week. Mitrano narrowly beat Max Della Pia for the Democratic nomination. Mitrano…
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