Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Brian Higgins [D, NY-27]

Bipartisan In Buffalo

2008-11-20T00:00:00Z

...the Republicans in the state Senate come January. But Brown isn't a well-known figure statewide, perhaps even less so than Rep. Brian Higgins, the other upstater whose name is in the mix, and unlike Higgins, Brown wouldn't have the benefit of congressio

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Political Junkie: Clinton, Lieberman and Holder

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

Nita Lowey of Westchester, who was planning to run for the Senate herself in 2000 until Clinton decided she was a New Yorker; Rep. Brian Higgins of Buffalo, ...

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Premature speculation on Clinton seat, NY Reps say

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

"It's not wise to speculate," said Rep. Brian Higgins, of Buffalo. "It's premature," said Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-Hudson. "It's too early," said Rep. ...

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In a Roomful of Representatives, Perhaps a Senator in Waiting

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

... General Andrew M. Cuomo, Representative Kirsten E. Gillibrand of Hudson, Representative Brian Higgins of Buffalo and the Bronx borough president, ...

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Republicans balk at Big 3 bailout

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo; Louise Slaughter, DFairport; Thomas M. Reynolds, R-Clarence; and John R. â€œRandyâ€ Kuhl Jr., R-Hammondsport, report large campaign ...

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How to Get Inaugural Tickets

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

If you are interested in obtaining a ticket, contact your Representative in Congress or your US Senator. Congressman Brian Higgins office has been informed ...

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Rep. Nydia Velazquez is front-runner for Senate seat if Hillary ...

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

Rep. Steve Israel of Long Island is also in the running for the seat if it becomes available. Rep. Brian Higgins of Buffalo would help Gov. ...

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Down the ballot: Begich's lead increases

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

...close to Gov. Paterson said yesterday," the New York Daily News' Benjamin reports. "There are two other top contenders: Rep. Brian Higgins of Buffalo and Rep. Steve Israel of Long Island." What could have been... Eliot Spitzer had a School of Hard Knoc

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Benjamin: Two birds, one stone

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

...Secretary of State. Rep. Steve Israel of Long Island is also in the running for the seat if it becomes available. Rep. Brian Higgins of Buffalo would help Gov. Paterson - who will choose Clinton's successor if necessary - with voters in western New York

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Portland Board approves budget

2008-11-16T00:00:00Z

... US Senators Charles Schumer and Hillary Clinton, US Representative Brian Higgins, state Senator Cathy Young and state Assemblyman William Parment.

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Way out of line

2008-11-16T00:00:00Z

In October, Congressman Brian Higgins sent a letter to William Kovacic, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, in an effort to get to the bottom of ...

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Speculation Begins on Clinton's Replacement

2008-11-16T00:00:00Z

Rep. Brian Higgins, of the Buffalo area, is seen as a frontrunner, because he would help Paterson win upstate. The article speculates that with the "three ...

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Spring internships available in Congressman Higginsâ€™ office

2008-11-16T00:00:00Z

JAMESTOWN - Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) invites local college and graduate school students interested in an unpaid internship to contact his office. ...

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Clinton won't discuss Obama meeting, possible secretary of state ...

2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

Nita Lowey of Westchester County, Kirsten Gillibrand of the Albany area or Brian Higgins of Buffalo; state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo; and environmental ...

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Gillibrand mentioned as possible Clinton replacement

2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

Other possible Senate appointees the Associated Press report mentioned are: state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, US Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo; ...

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State of speculation rises

2008-11-15T00:00:00Z

...as Clinton. Long Island Rep. Steve Israel, a powerhouse Democratic fundraiser, has expressed interest in the position. Rep. Brian Higgins of Buffalo is possible if Paterson wants to make an upstate appointment that would benefit his own 2010 campaign a

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Higgins Says FTC Is Looking At WNY Gas Prices

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

US Congressman Brian Higgins says he has spoken with senior staffers at the Federal Trade Commission in Washington and they agreed to launch an inquiry into ...

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FTC monitoring Buffalo gas prices

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

The agency has been urged to investigate gas costs at the request of Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo. The congressman met with FTC officials this week as ...

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Suppose Senator Clinton Got a Cabinet Post ...

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

The buzz centered on the obvious (Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo), the unfamiliar (Representative Brian Higgins of Buffalo) and the improbable (Mayor ...

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Jr. Senator Name Game (Updated)

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

...shores up Paterson where he's weak as he looks to the 2010 governor's race. So, for example, he could tap someone like Rep. Brian Higgins, a white, Catholic, upstater, which would help Paterson in more conservative areas north of Albany where many peop

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