ALBANY - A bill to create a single-payer health care system in New York may finally stand a chance now that Democrats have control of both houses. At a lengthy, packed joint-hearing on the proposed New York Health Act held Tuesday in Albany, the … [Read more...]
Despite Criticism, Reed Touts GOP Tax Reform Plan as an Economic Boon for All Americans
WASHINGTON - The first major federal tax overhaul in more than three decades has been approved by congress and now awaits the signature of the president. After clearing the House and Senate, the GOP’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is on its way to the … [Read more...]
Following Stalled Repeal Effort, Reed’s Problem Solvers Caucus Announces Proposal to Update Obamacare
WASHINGTON - A coalition of House Republicans and Democrats have agreed to a proposal to update the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The Problem Solvers caucus - co-chaired by local Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) and Josh … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Media Conference Call – Congressman Tom Reed: July 31 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE A conference call with Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) and regional media representatives. Held Monday afternoon, July 31, 2017. In this week's conference call Rep. Reed discusses the Problem Solvers' … [Read more...]
Reed Will Oppose Any Health Care Bill that Doesn’t Include Faso-Collins Amendment
WASHINGTON - Republican leaders are steering the Senate toward a crucial vote on their bill eviscerating much of the Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama's health care law. The pending vote has been buoyed by the near theatrical return to the … [Read more...]
Senate Health Care Bill Doesn’t Have Support Necessary to Pass
WASHINGTON - 2017 was supposed to be the year that Republicans in Washington would finally be able to repeal and replace Obamacare – the federal healthcare legislation approved by the Democratic controlled Congress and signed by President Barack … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Not Willing to Predict Outcome of Senate Majority’s Healthcare Proposal
WASHINGTON - Senate Republican leaders are trotting out their new, but reeling, health care bill and angling toward a showdown vote next week amid signs that they have lots of work ahead to win over GOP lawmakers or face a resounding … [Read more...]
Governor Says Cutting Medicaid Will Hinder Battle Against Opioid Epidemic
ALBANY - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is continuing his criticism of Republican Lawmakers' effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act with their own health care plan called the American Health Care Act. The governor wrote an op-ed piece that … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Media Conference Call – Congressman Tom Reed: June 27 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE A conference call with Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) and regional media representatives. Held Tuesday morning, June 27, 2017. Congressman Tom Reed discusses his effort to increase support for business … [Read more...]
Reed Calls Cuomo a Liar and a Bully in Response to Criticism Over GOP Healthcare Plan
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's campaign promise to repeal and replace "Obamacare" is now in the hands of a key group of GOP senators who are opposing -or not yet supporting - legislation Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing to … [Read more...]
