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February 2012

In Meeting With Postmaster General, Higgins Fights for Buffalo

Congressman Brings Message to Top, Prepares To Take Legislative Steps
 

Higgins Renews Commitment to Veterans Employment

Recognizes Non-Profit “Helmets to Hardhats” for Efforts on House Floor
 
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) took to the House Floor to raise awareness of the high unemployment rate for veterans and to urge his colleagues to support employment assistance programs for veterans. 

Schumer, Gillibrand, Slaughter, Higgins & Hochul To CBP: Bring New Border Patrol Station To Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station; Construction At NFARS Is Critical To Northern Border Security, Would Help Preserve Air Station’s Role In WNY

WNY Delegation Urges Customs and Border Protection to Fund Construction of a New Border Patrol Station At Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station
 

Schumer, Higgins Push Feds to Fund "Launch New York" Initiative, Led by the University at Buffalo -- Plan Part of Federal "Jumpstart America" Initiative, Would Help Translate Research at Upstate NY's Universities Into New Companies and Jobs

Schumer & Higgins Announce Support for Plan That Could Create First Federally-Supported Venture Development Organization in Upstate New York; University at Buffalo, The John R. Oishei Foundation, National Grid, Erie County IDA, and 27-County Partnership 
 

Higgins Calls for Action to Protect Great Lakes

Congressional Task Force Calls for Expediency to Block Invasive Species

As Anniversary Approaches, Higgins Recognizes Work of Flight 3407 Families

Congressman Calls for Continued Diligence on Implementation of Flight Safety Measures

Higgins Calls for End to NFL Blackout Policy

As the World Prepares to Watch This Weekend’s Big Game, Congressman Urges Expansion of Fans Viewing Rights for All Games