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Summary

Representative William 'Bill' Owens

Full Name: William 'Bill' Owens
Office: U.S. House (NY) - District 21, Democratic
First Elected: 11/03/2009
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Jane; 3 Children
Birth Date: 01/20/1949
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY
Home City: Plattsburgh, NY

Recent Key Votes

HR 822 - Requiring State Reciprocity for Carrying Concealed Firearms
Legislation (Yea)

Nov. 16, 2011 - Authorizes an individual with a valid license to carry a concealed firearm to do so in any state other than his or her state ...

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Recent Public Statements

Owens: IRS Targeting "Unacceptable"

May 14, 2013 - This week it was reported that IRS officials inappropriately targeted conservative political groups with investigations related to their tax exempt status. Congressman Bill Owens condemned ...

Syracuse.com - Reps. Dan Maffei, Bill Owens Condemn IRS for Targeting Tea Party Groups

May 14, 2013 - By Mark Weiner Two Democratic members of Congress from Upstate New York strongly condemned the IRS today for targeting tea party and conservative groups for ...

Owens Announces Agricultural Advisory Committee

May 9, 2013 - Congressman Bill Owens today announced an Agricultural Advisory Committee for New York's 21st Congressional District. The Committee consists of members of the farm community from ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 Gun Owners of America Key Votes Alignment on Gun Rights - Federal Vote Scorecard - 112th Congress 2nd Session 100%
2012 Gun Owners of America Ratings on Gun Rights - Elected to 113th Congress [12/2012] 67%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 100%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,968,478.15
Total Spent $1,939,276.12
Cash On Hand $15,447.11
Debt $21,656.58
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Bill Owens refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://owens.house.gov/contact/

Washington, D.C. Website
http://owens.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/BillOwensNY

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/repbillowens

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepBillOwens

Washington, D.C.
405 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4611
Fax: 202-226-0621

District
120 Washington Street
Suite 200
Watertown, NY 13601-3370
Phone: 315-782-3150
Fax: 315-782-1291

District
136 Glen Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Phone: 518-743-0964
Fax: 518-743-1391

District
14 Durkee Street
Suite 320
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: 518-563-1406
Fax: 518-561-9723

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