Apr 19, 2006 — The race for the North Country congressional seat now held by Republican John Sweeney is drawing national attention and national money. The district includes Glens Falls and much of the Adirondacks. The latest campaign documents released this week show that Sweeney and top Democratic challenger Kirsten Gillibrand both raised more than $300,000 in the first quarter of this year. As Brian Mann reports, a growing number of national Democrats and Republicans see the 20th congressional district as one of the top match-ups in the country.  Go to full article

Apr 13, 2006 — Republican Congressman John Sweeney is facing tough questions over his involvement in a weekend retreat last January in Lake Placid that included more than twenty of his staff, family-members, and supporters. The New York Power Authority paid for the event, which had a price tag of $25,000. It was hosted by the Olympic Regional Development Authority. The roster of guests included powerful Republicans, including the brother and sister of former White House chief of staff Andrew Card and a top GOP lawyer who has represented Tom DeLay. At least four Democrats also attended, including aides to Senator Hillary Rodham-Clinton and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid from Nevada. Organizers say the trip was a legitimate effort to build federal support for Olympic venues in Lake Placid. But as Brian Mann reports, critics say the gathering was a taxpayer-sponsored vacation for politicians and lobbyists.  Go to full article

Mar 14, 2006 — Doctors say inflamed blood vessels in the brain have caused north country Congressman John Sweeney to experience spikes in dangerous blood pressure and intense headaches. Sweeney has been hospitalized several times in the last few weeks. Brian Mann reports.  Go to full article

Mar 09, 2006 — Republican Congressman John Sweeney faces a re-election challenge this year. Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand, an attorney from Hudson and New York City announced her candidacy last month. Sweeney has also has been in the news lately because of medical concerns that forced him to check into an Albany hospital. Doctors reported he was suffering from potentially life-threatening high blood pressure. Brian Mann discussed the race with Mark Mahoney. He's editorial page editor with the Glens Falls Post Star.  Go to full article