Confounding and confusing events 10/7/24

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Bill Owens

Published October 7, 2024 at 12:52 PM EDT

Commentator Bill Owens shares his thoughts on happenings in the news.

Bill Owens is a former member of Congress representing the New York 21st, a partner in Stafford, Owens, Piller, Murnane, Kelleher and Trombley in Plattsburgh, NY and a Strategic Advisor at Dentons to Washington, DC.

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