Brian Higgins, Longtime NY House Democrat, Resigns from Congress in Frustration
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Representative Brian Higgins, a Democrat from New York, has announced that he will step down from Congress in February, citing dysfunction within the House and the failure of current leadership. Higgins, who has served for 19 years, expressed concern about the growing influence of Republicans seeking attention through aggressive floor speeches and controversial legislative amendments. His resignation will open a seat in New York's 26th Congressional District, and a special election will be held to find his successor.
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