Tom Reed Participates in Community Forum on Poverty
8/23/2017 5:19:02 PM
By Dave Rowley, News Director
About 60 people turned out for a community forum on poverty that was held in Dunkirk Wednesday afternoon. Area Congressman Tom Reed was among the panelists who took part during the forum held by Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. The Corning Republican believes there is a need to change the way the nation is fighting poverty, giving local organizations such as COI more flexibility...
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Reed spoke about legislation he reintroduced earlier this year, the Help Americans in Need Develop their Ulitmate Potential (HAND-UP) Act. The proposal would give states the flexibility to change how agencies administer social welfare programs. He also spoke about tax reform and the work of the Problem Solvers Caucus, which he co-chairs. COI Executive Director Roberta Keller believes the forum has an important purpose...
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State Assemblyman Andrew Goodell also served as panelist during the forum held at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center.
Pictured, Congressman Tom Reed talks with Chautauqua Opportunities Executive Director Roberta Keller. Photo by Dave Rowley
About 60 people turned out for a community forum on poverty that was held in Dunkirk Wednesday afternoon. Area Congressman Tom Reed was among the panelists who took part during the forum held by Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. The Corning Republican believes there is a need to change the way the nation is fighting poverty, giving local organizations such as COI more flexibility...
