Jun 25, 2019
This Administration has made policy decisions that deny fundamental rights to migrants and has unjustly separated families for acts that are not criminal violations.
Brian Higgins
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Brian Michael Higgins is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 26th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Higgins has focused on issues such as healthcare, economic development, and infrastructure throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for the Buffalo-Niagara region, working to secure federal funding for local projects and initiatives.
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Jun 4, 2019
June is Pride Month, marking 50 years since the uprising at the Stonewall in New York City to protest discrimination against LGBT Americans. The month is marked by celebrations in communities all over the country. Last week, in western New…
May 21, 2019
As we approach Memorial Day, we are reminded of the brave servicemen and -women who have given their lives to defend our country. The families of those who died in conflict, known as the Gold Star families, can never forget these…
May 16, 2019
Last week, 44 attorneys general filed a lawsuit in Federal court against 20 generic drugmakers, alleging market manipulation and price-fixing. The American people's tax dollars are invested in unprofitable basic research that is essential…
May 8, 2019
Before the Affordable Care Act, Americans suffering with cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease could be denied health insurance coverage due to a preexisting condition, a genetic predisposition millions of Americans are…
May 1, 2019
A $50 million Federal investment to create a parkway opened access to Buffalo's outer harbor waterfront 10 years ago. That parkway was the catalyst for new development that started with Gallagher Beach; a new State park, Wilkeson Pointe…
Apr 30, 2019
This week, the House will pass major legislation to reassert America's leadership on climate change. America's leadership on this issue cannot be more urgent and needed. The current administration has ignored the consensus of scientists…
Mar 26, 2019
Dr. Eakin, you have said here today and previously and also in written testimony that tax cuts do not, in fact, pay for themselves.
Mar 26, 2019
Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 128. ____________________
Mar 25, 2019
government funding is--has been involved in about 97 percent of the basic science and research toward the goal of bringing promising new cancer treatments to market.
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