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Congressman Visits Rotary

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Congressman Visits Rotary

The Hamilton Rotary Club recently hosted Rep. Bill Owens, (D, Plattsburgh) who represents the Greater Hamilton metroplex and the rest of the 23rdCongressional District. .

In his address to nearly 60 people in the Green Room of the Colgate Inn, he remarked on his familiarity with the Hamilton area from his previous 14 years of service on the Board of Directorsof the NBT Bank.

After attending law school, he served as a captain in the Air Force. Owens serves on the House Small Business, Agriculture and Armed Forces committees. 

During a recent trip to Israel on a fact finding mission,Owens met with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. Because polls show that the great majority of Israelis and Palestinians believe in a two-state solution to Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and want peace, he expressed some hope for the future.

While talking about the recent debate about raising of the federal debt ceiling,Owens stated, “Of all the topics I am asked about, I hear the most questions about the economy and jobs.” 

Owens fielded questions from the audience on topics ranging from the Oneida Nation Indian land claim, small business legislation, natural gas drilling andconcerns over Social Security.

Rotary President David Craine presented Bill Owens with a book about President Abraham Lincoln. The Congressman signed it and donated it to the Hamilton Public Library.

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