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Congress
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Complaint filed against Senator Whitehouse for unauthorized practice of law
Whitehouse filed a brief with U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of four clients while maintaining inactive status and that the brief was nothing more than an attack on the federal judiciary and…
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Chris Jacobs may run for Congress against Higgins rather than Collins
It’s fair to say that the Republican Primary in New York’s 27th congressional district is crowded — and the indicted Rep. Chris Collins (who continues to assert his innocence of insider trading…
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East Side resident slams attorney Jane Cameron on Egriu smears in the 26th congressional district
An East Side resident is calling out the alt-left activist and local attorney Jane Cameron — who works for the Attorney General’s office — for attempting to smear 26th district congressional candidate and local businessman…
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Narcotics smugglers may complicate McMurray’s national security record
The Border Patrol has asked the West River Homeowners Association to be of assistance in keeping the Island’s international border with Canada safe. A letter from the chief agent follows: Dear Grand Island Resident: My…
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Megyn Kelly is being encouraged to challenge Schumer in 2022
Television news journalist and a former headline anchor at Fox News and NBC’s Today Show, Megyn Kelly, is rumored to be considering a run for United States Senate in 2022 — against…
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Schumer may align with Tribes to delay USMCA ratification
The first North American trade agreement was the Treaty of Amity and Commerce, negotiated by John Jay and Alexander Hamilton — and known widely as the “Jay Treaty. Article III affirmed the…
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House Democrats are expected to bring back earmarks — what will Higgins get?
It’s widely expected among Capitol Hill staffers that once the Democrats retake the House of Representatives in January, the caucus will promptly begin constructing an omnibus spending bill that will agglomerate Democrat…
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Jackie Johnson would bring outsized influence to Alaskan Senate seat
Senator Charles Schumer wants badly for Jacqueline “Jackie” Johnson-Pata to seek the United States Senate seat that is up for election in Alaska in 2020, currently held by freshman Republican Dan Sullivan.…
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Jackie Johnson prodded to seek Alaska Senate seat
Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Johnson-Pata is being lobbied by top Democrats to seek the United States Senate seat from Alaska in 2020. That seat is currently held by freshman Republican Dan Sullivan, and is seen…
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Jamie Dimon is being prodded to run for US Senate from New Jersey
As the Republican Party looks to begin rebuilding a brand of Northeastern centrism badly diminished in recent decades, some are prodding JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to seek the United States Senate…
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Black Caucus wants Maxine Waters to replace Nancy Pelosi as Speaker
Senior members of the Congressional Black Caucus have been privately cultivating support for Rep. Maxine Waters to assume the House Speakership when the next Congress is seated in January. In the arrangement,…
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Can Paul Ryan run for Speaker from outside the House?
The United States Constitution does not require that the Speaker of the House of Representatives is a member of that body. It’s never happened before, but the members of the House are…
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Larry Piegza, the Reform Party candidate in NY-27, on Collins’ arrest
Rep. Chris Collins‘ arrest and indictment for insider trading, securities fraud, and making material false statements to a federal agent have effectively ended his political career — dooming any chance for reelection…
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Collins urged to step aside for Rob Ortt in 27th district
Republican activists are asking Congressman Chris Collins to step down his reelection effort following an indictment by the Southern District of New York for insider trading and providing false information to a…
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Vanessa Williams for Congress?
A spate of recent articles in The Buffalo News detailing celebrity superstar Vanessa Williams‘ affection for Buffalo has sparked widespread speculation among local political operatives that she is contemplating a run for Congress…
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Tea Party sees a “Rust Belt Recovery Act” as next step in China trade war
Matthew Ricchiazzi, New York State’s leading Tea Party activist, is calling on President Donald Trump to propose a “Rust Belt Recovery Act” just ahead of midterm elections this November. “We need to…
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Paladino is considering a run for Congress in NY’s 26th district
Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino, the 2010 Republican nominee for Governor of New York, is in talks with Erie County Republican Chairman Nick Langworthy to secure the party’s nomination for Congress in New…
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Higgins urged to challenge Pelosi for Speakership
Rep. Brian Higgins (D-Buffalo) will not support Nancy Pelosi as Leader of the House Democrats, he pledged to area publications this week. But activists want the seven-term Congressman to stand up for…
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Roger Stone should run for Speaker of the House, says Tea Party leader
Matthew Ricchiazzi, New York State’s leading Tea Party activist and the co-founder of Buffalonians for New Leadership, is calling on Roger Stone to begin whipping votes among the members of the House…
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Golisano for Congress?
Following the sudden death of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, age 88, observers are speculating who might replace the longtime Representative — who rose to serve as the Chairwoman of the powerful House Rules…
