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Higgins asks full Senate and House to uphold committee action to drop border fee proposal
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives Thursday calling on both Houses of Congress to follow through on committee action to eliminate a plan to study a new fee on citizens crossing the U.S. border by land.
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Higgins takes part in chief justice visit, presents bill naming...
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, visited the Robert H. Jackson Center on Friday to take part in events featuring current U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Jr.
US Chief Justice Roberts marks Jackson Center
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts may need a bigger suitcase for his return to Washington following a visit to his native western New York for the 10th anniversary of a center dedicated to the late Justice Robert H. Jackson.
5 Seek GOP Nods for Lower Macungie Commissioner
Three incumbents and two challengers are seeking the Republican nomination for three four-year terms on the Lower Macungie Board of Commissioners.
Higgins applauds discussion about Skyway's future
Congressman Brian Higgins released the following statement concerning today's discussion hosted by state leaders about the future of the Buffalo Skyway.
Proposed Border Crossing Fee Blocked
A proposal to collect fees while crossing the border may be dead in the water thanks to a local lawmaker.
Robert Moses rehab to connect tourists to N.F.
After years of wishful thinking, a one-mile stretch of the Robert Moses Parkway leading directly to Niagara Falls may get a makeover that makes it more tourist and pedestrian-friendly. The Western New York Regional Economic Council has agreed to allocate $10 million from the "Buffalo Billion" to help finance the $15 million project.
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. announces summer 2013 programming schedule
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. today launched its 2013 season of summer programming at Canalside and debuted www.canalsidebuffalo.com , a mobile-friendly events calendar.
Border Patrol staffing still a concern
That's the sobering reality along western New York's northern border with Canada.
Investigation of Border Patrol safety
News 4's Jordan Williams has gained access to our regions only border communications center where special dispatchers track border patrol agents.
The Post-Journal, Jamestown New York
Higgins To Speak At SUNY Fredonia Commencement
U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins, D-South Buffalo, will be the featured speaker at the State University at Fredonia's 2013 commencement on Saturday.
On House Floor, Higgins urges NYPA funding for removal of Robert Moses Parkway
In January, Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, first kicked off an effort to help the City of Niagara Falls reclaim its waterfront by laying out an argument for the New York Power Authority to fully fund removal of the Robert Moses Parkway.
Sen. DelBene bill would block border-crossing fee
U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene has introduced legislation to block the Department of Homeland Security from taking steps to impose a fee on people entering the country at land border crossings such as those in Whatcom County.
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. announces summer 2013 programming schedule
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. today launched its 2013 season of summer programming at Canalside and debuted www.canalsidebuffalo.com , a mobile-friendly events calendar.
Higgins to participate in House Committee on Homeland Security hearing on Boston bombings
On Thursday, the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security will hold a hearing to begin the discussion about the Boston bombings.
On House Floor, Higgins urges NYPA funding for removal of Robert Moses Parkway
In January, Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, first kicked off an effort to help the City of Niagara Falls reclaim its waterfront by laying out an argument for the New York Power Authority to fully fund removal of the Robert Moses Parkway.
Robert Moses rehab to connect tourists to N.F.
After years of wishful thinking, a one-mile stretch of the Robert Moses Parkway leading directly to Niagara Falls may get a makeover that makes it more tourist and pedestrian-friendly. The Western New York Regional Economic Council has agreed to allocate $10 million from the "Buffalo Billion" to help finance the $15 million project.
Higgins announces introduction of chemotherapy parity legislation
Congressman Brian Higgins, NY-26, announced today that he has introduced the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act , which would require health insurance companies to equally cover and reimburse intravenous/injectable and orally administered anti-cancer medication.
Lawmakers Reluctant To Follow President's Lead In Taking Pay Cut
About a month ago, President Obama announced plans to take a 5% salary cut in support of federal workers who face furloughs because of sequestration .
Buffalo News: Veterans get one-stop center to deal with needs
With the cutting of a red, white and blue ribbon, the Veterans One-stop Center of Western New York opened for business Monday in Buffalo.