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Here are the votes of Western New York's four members of the House of Representatives on major legislation in Congress last week.

Sen. Charles E. Schumer deserves all of the local political support he can get for his push to restore funding cuts that will impact continuing cleanup work at the West Valley Demonstration Site, this area's ...

Democrat Kathy Konst has decided to run for State Senate, rather than Congress. BUFFALO An Erie County lawmaker is dropping out of a race for Congress to enter another race, for New York state Senate.

But don't miss another decision, handed down the very same day, dealing with the First Amendment.

The US Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the so-called "millionaire's amendment" of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance law, saying it violated free-speech protections.

In a 5-to-4 ruling, the high court said Congress cannot use federal election laws to disadvantage candidates who choose to use their own money to run for a seat in Congress.

The idea behind the law was to prevent a wealthy candidate from using massive personal spending in a campaign to drown out the voices of other candidates. It was also intended to counter the impression that seats in Congress can be purchased.

In a ruling that could affect this year's Senate race, the U.S. Supreme Court earlier this week struck down a campaign-finance provision that penalizes congressional candidates who spend their personal wealth ...

A Supreme Court decision Thursday striking down a law that attempted to level the playing field when wealthy candidates pump their money into their campaigns signals a willingness of the nation's high court to ...

Kathy Konst made it official Wednesday on the steps of Lancaster Town Hall: She has joined the Democratic field seeking to succeed Rep.

Chris Lee has re-done his campaign website, and there remains no page for "views" or "platform", so all the Republican snots who keep criticizing the democrats' supposed lack of a platform might want to address ...

Kathy Konst has decided to join the party and run as a Democrat for the 26th Congressional District .

Democratic Congressional candidate Alice Kryzan will open her campaign headquarters today in Williamsville.

After a heated debate that focused on quality-of-life issues for residents who live near a thriving business, the Unified Planning/Zoning Board narrowly rejected Quick Chek's application to operate its ...

After more than a dozen Republicans expressed interest in succeeding Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds following his retirement announcement in March, Christopher J. Lee emerged as the last man standing Thursday when his ...

Democratic Congressional candidate Alice Kryzan will open her campaign headquarters today in Williamsville.

The towns of Gaines and Albion have received funding toward the cost of municipal water projects, thanks to representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development division.

“I look forward to the profound scientific contributions the Omega EP extension will bring to the University and to the world”

The University of Rochester will mark another important step in the effort toward attaining sustainable fusion, the ultimate source of clean energy, Friday, May 16. via PhysOrg Weblog

“It is a vital component of our nation's scientific capital and leadership, a key to strategic work on an independent energy future, and a vital part of the local economy, including $44 million in local expenditures just last year.”

Enhancement to Fusion Laser Announced Today at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics The University of Rochester will mark another important step in the effort toward attaining sustainable fusion, the ultimate ... via University of Rochester

Private Collection, Public Loss My civil neighbor, the tax-gatherer, is the very man I have to deal with, for it is, after all, with men and not with parchment that I quarrel,-and he has voluntarily chosen to ... via Spot-On

“The difference between serving jail time and pleading down to a lesser charge makes a huge difference in Fossella's political future.”

Fallout from New York Republican Rep. Vito Fossella's drunken driving arrest last week could seriously jeopardize his hold on the Staten Island district and possibly cost the GOP yet another seat in the Empire ... via Washington Examiner

These are dark days inside the House Republican Conference. More than one in eight members is leaving Congress at the end of this year rather than face reelection. via Washington Examiner