Press Releases
Mar 30, 2009
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Today, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) joined the House in passing three measures to support our nation’s veterans by aiding their transition to civilian life, expanding their healthcare benefits, and increasing their disability compensation. “We owe a debt of gratitude to our men and women in uniform, and when they return home it is our responsibility to see that they are supported,” Higgins said. “The legislation passed today will help to ensure that these American heroes have the resources they need to succeed in civilian life.”
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Mar 27, 2009
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Today, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) and Congressman Chris Lee (NY-26) sent a letter to Secretary Napolitano asking for a clear message from DHS on shared border management.
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Higgins Announces Over $6.8 Million in Federal Funds for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects
Today, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced that local governments in Western New York will receive over $6.8 million in federal green energy funds to cut local governments’ utility costs and protect local property tax payers. The funding comes from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, funded by President Obama’s recently-passed stimulus legislation.
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Mar 26, 2009
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According to published reports by the media, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has agreed to re-open discussions on Shared Border Management, a move that Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) says would devastate progress on a new Peace Bridge.
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Mar 25, 2009
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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) is inviting students to participate in the annual congressional art competition, “An Artistic Discovery.” The competition, initiated by Congress in 1982, includes hundreds of thousands of high school students from across the nation. One piece from each Congressional district will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, DC. The winning students are invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony in the Nation’s Capitol on June 24, 2009.
Mar 24, 2009
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Today, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) participated in a Ways & Means subcommittee hearing focused on Social Security Administration’s (SSA) large backlog in disability claims. The Subcommittee examined the impact of the backlog on applicants with severe disabilities and SSA’s plans for eliminating the backlog, including how the agency intends to use the additional funding that Congress has provided for the current fiscal year.
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Mar 21, 2009
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In letters to the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Governor Paterson, Congressman Brian Higgins is condemning the recent sweep of $306 million in NYPA funds to the State's general fund which he points out “took more resources out of Western New York in one day then the Niagara Power Project's relicensing settlement will invest here in fifty years.” In addition the Congressman is calling NYPA’s latest move to increase rates to customers unconscionable.
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Mar 19, 2009
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A bill, cosponsored by Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27), that will block big bonuses for executives was approved by the House of Representatives today. The bill, titled Additional Tax on Bonuses Received from Certain TARP recipients (H.R. 1586) was filed by Chairman Rangel and several members of the Ways and Means Committee, on which Higgins serves.
Mar 19, 2009
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A bill, cosponsored by Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27), that would block big bonuses for executives is on the agenda for consideration by the House of Representatives today, Thursday, March 19. The bill, titled Additional Tax on Bonuses Received from Certain TARP recipients (H.R. 1586) was filed by Chairman Rangel and several members of the Ways and Means Committee, on which Higgins serves.
Mar 18, 2009
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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) is cosponsoring a resolution proclaiming Revolutionary War Hero General Casimir Pulaski an honorary citizen of the United States. The resolution, H.J. Res 26, was recently introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Dennis Kucinich.