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Hochul splits with party on balanced budget amendment
Democratic Rep. Kathy Hochul of the Buffalo area joined New York's eight House Republicans Friday in an unsuccessful effort to pass a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Marine’s death leads to ouster of officer
At least one command officer is being forced out of the military because of his role in the Afghanistan ambush that resulted in the death of Amherst native Aaron M. Kenefick in September 2009, Rep. Kathleen C. Hochul said Friday.
New details on Marine’s tragic death
At least one command officer is getting drummed out of the military because of his role in the Afghanistan ambush that killed decorated U.S. Marine Aaron Kenefick of Amherst.
Hochul aglow in a stellar start
When Kathleen C. Hochul won a special House election six months ago, she stood for a moment at the center of the political universe.
Hochul says 9-1-1 Centers are Behind the Times
Legislation is being introduced by Rep. Kathy Hochul that she says could help save lives. If approved, funding that has already been allocated for upgrading the nation's 9-1-1 call centers would be refocused to include equipment that would allow Emergency Services to receive text messages.
Hochul to Push for 911 Funding
As the North Tonawanda Common Council sets aside moving its police dispatch service to Niagara County control, Rep. Kathy Hochul said she will soon introduce new legislation that will enhance 911 communications systems.
Hochul announces Veteran Council
With the coming end of the Iraq War, thousands of veterans will be returning home. Congresswoman Kathy Hochul wants to make sure we're prepared, and announced her veterans advisory council at a roundtable discussion at VFW Post 7275, in Lancaster, on Thursday.
Kathy Hochul speaks to veterans in Greece
Rep. Kathy Hochul, D-Amherst, says she's on the front lines of fighting for veterans services in Washington, D.C.
Hochul looking to match schools, businesses
Rep. Kathy Hochul today said she is interested in making sure businesses have access to skilled labor in an effort to keep them from skipping town.
Hochul repeats call for probe of 2009 crash
Congresswoman Kathy Hochul Wednesday reiterated her call for Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate Colgan Air for withholding emails during the investigation of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407.