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October 11, 2008 City Democratic Committee holds reorganization meeting
We have Barack Obama and Brian Higgins on the federal level. William Parment and Christopher Schaeffer on the state level and Chautauqua County Family Court ...
October 11, 2008 Signature bridge is back on the table
Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, said, âThis decision is great news in that it will allow for the construction of the plaza to proceed by eliminating an ...
October 10, 2008 Candidates can help voters
Two years ago, Western New Yorkâs congressional delegation included two incumbents who met the challenge of the test: Democrats Brian Higgins of Buffalo and ...
October 10, 2008 GM May Order Production Cuts, Plant Closings
People can't panic," said Congressman Brian Higgins. And as Congress oversees the implementation of the $700 billion dollar bailout plan, state leaders are ...
October 10, 2008 Brand new apartments for seniors
Congressman Brian Higgins helped secure Federal funding to support the growing need for affordable Senior living. Ellen Booker, Elm Sr. Housing resident ...
October 10, 2008 Looking Back at Lehman: Lying, Scapegoating and a General Lack of ...
"That is not what you told the public," said Rep. Brian Higgins, a New York Democrat. Mr. Fuld said he didn't recall seeing the June talking points. ...
October 10, 2008 Looking Back at Lehman: Lying, Scapegoating and a General Lack of Accountability
...real-estate market and didn't show enough discipline in allocating its capital. "That is not what you told the public," said Rep. Brian Higgins, a New York Democrat. Mr. Fuld said he didn't recall seeing the June talking points." You can read more of th
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October 07, 2008 House Panel Suggests Lehman Execs Misled
Yet on an earnings call days later, executives described the firm's capital and liquidity position as "never stronger," said Rep. Brian Higgins, DN. ...
October 04, 2008 Wall Street gets the bailout
âThis bill is not a good bill but a necessary one,â said Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo. âAnd as frustrating as this has been to the American people, ...
October 04, 2008 Incumbents Enjoy Big Money Advantage
US Rep. Brian Higgins, D-South Buffalo; state Sen. Cathy Young, R-Olean; and Family Court Judge Judith Claire have each outspent and outraised their ...
October 03, 2008 Delano vastly outraises Stachowski in campaign funds for Senate seat
... included Amherst businessman Hormoz Mansouri ($2500), the Albany lobbying firm of Wilson, Elser, Moskowtiz ($3000), and US Rep. Brian Higgins ($3500). ...
October 03, 2008 House passes bailout bill
The legislation, supported by all three Buffalo-area representatives â Democrats Brian Higgins and Louise Slaughter and Republican Thomas Reynolds, ...
October 02, 2008 More on where the $700 billion will come from
Rep. Brian Higgins said, "I don't like any part of it, there's nothing to like about it, but this is necessary." Congressman Brian Higgins flew out Thursday ...
October 02, 2008 Carleton to add 30 jobs here
Both US Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, and Erie County Executive Chris Collins applauded the move. The plant Cobham is closing is located in El Monte, ...
October 02, 2008 House gets ready to vote on Bailout Plan
(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) By WKBW Directors Congressman Brian Higgins heads back to Washington, as the house gets ready to vote on the bailout bill. ...
October 02, 2008 Higgins Urges Colleagues to Approve Bailout
BUFFALO (2008-10-02) Buffalo Congressman Brian Higgins says he will vote in favor of the financial bailout package that passed the Senate Thursday night. ...
October 02, 2008 Internships At Higginsâ Washington
Unpaid internships in US Rep. Brian Higgins' Washington, DC, office are now available to area college and graduate school students. ...
October 01, 2008 Lawmakers scramble to modify bailout package
Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, said more constituents were calling his office to express concerns about their savings and retirement accounts. ...
October 01, 2008 Carleton Technologies expansion âgreat newsâ for Western New York ...
WASHINGTON - Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY) Wednesday praised the announcement by Cobham, a global aerospace and defense company that it will be expanding ...
October 01, 2008 Higgins to host military academy night
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) will host Academy Night 2008, an opportunity for high school students, their families, school administrators and ...
October 01, 2008 Higgins, Opponent Differ On Bailout
US Rep. Brian Higgins, D-South Buffalo, voted for the ill-fated proposal Monday, saying Congress has to act to avoid a deep recession following the collapse ...
September 30, 2008 Common sense surfaces
Local officials, with pressure added by Rep. Brian Higgins and Sen. Charles E. Schumer, joined with individuals and experts to wear down FEMAâs old view of ...
September 30, 2008 Congressional Candidates Spar Over Economic Bailout Package
... the Republican candidate against Rep. Brian Higgins, D- Buffalo, who voted for the package on Monday. "From a taxpayer standpoint, it's really hard to ...
September 30, 2008 Local congressman for bailout
Congressman Brian Higgins predicts that the House will adjourn again on Thursday and come up with enough votes to pass a rescue bill very similar to what ...
September 30, 2008 Reaction Mixed to Failed Rescue Plan
Democratic Congressman Brian Higgins voted for the bill. But Higgins said he understands why the public is not supportive. "They see this, correctly, ...
September 30, 2008 Clinton & Higgins Discuss Bailout Plan
BUFFALO (2008-09-30) Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Congressman Brian Higgins are discussing Monday's failed vote in the House of Representatives on a ...
September 29, 2008 Consumer Protection Act Just A Glorified Tax
I have just finished reading the wonderful talking point news release from Rep. Brian Higgins, D, announcing the just-passed-midnight, make-us-look-good, ...
September 27, 2008 Homeland Security In The Background For Candidates
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-South Buffalo, said that over the past four years, he has brought a representative from Dept. of Homeland Security in to ...
September 27, 2008 Bailout plan puts politicos in hot seat
In contrast, both Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo, and Rep. Louise M. Slaughter, DFairport, and New Yorkâs two senators have emphasized that Congress has to ...
September 26, 2008 Can Buffalo lead the way in solving vacant housing?
said Rep. Brian Higgins, D-Buffalo. âA collaborative effort between the city, our foundations and local community groups can provide, in Buffalo, ...
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