Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) provided the following resources that allow local residents to stay connected to his efforts locally and in Washington, DC.  In addition, the Congressman provided other useful links for federal and local information.
 
“With the expanded use of online tools, social media and mobile technology, a central part of serving the people of Western New York is staying connected to where residents find the latest information and being involved in those conversations,” said Congressman Higgins.
 
Higgins, a new member of the Committee on Foreign Relations, recently returned from a trip to the Middle East, with a stop originally scheduled in Egypt.  He added, “It’s no secret that social media has a growing influence in major world events such as those seen in Egypt and Iran.  These tools are giving people around the world a new voice and providing a vehicle for communication that can lead to a greater social good.”

           “Today, I voted in favor of legislation that allows villages, who independently administer their own elections, the optional and temporary use of lever voting machines through December 31, 2010 (A.3093-B). Electronic voting machines are currently required by law; however, many villages don’t have access to these new voting machines.

            “It’s only fair that if school districts are able to use the mechanical lever machines through the end of 2012, villages should be able to as well. By doing this, it will make for an easier transition for villages from lever machines to HAVA-compliant or optical voting machines.