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Monthly Archives: July 2015
The best reason for rejecting the Iran nuclear agreement
The best reason for rejecting the (Iran) agreement is to rebuke Obama’s long record of aggressive disdain for Congress — recess appointments when the Senate was not in recess, rewriting and circumventing statutes, etc. Obama’s intellectual pedigree runs to Woodrow … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Political, President, Reed's Views, Treaties, War
Tagged George Will, Iran Nuclear Deal, President Obama, President Wilson, Versailles Treaty
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Photonics Institute
I care about the people across the region and it’s only fair that we work to create quality, family-sustaining jobs, right here at home.–Tom Reed. I generally support the proposal for a Photonics Institute in Western NY, but I am … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Constituents, Defense, Economics, Education, NYS Government, Political, Reed's Views, Sequester/Fiscal Cliff
Tagged Photonics Institute, RAMI
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Mental Illness, Background Checks, and Social Security
President Obama, according to a July 18 Los Angeles Times article, is pushing to extend gun background checks to Social Security. The article describes the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) which was mandated by the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act … Continue reading
Low wages are no accident
I urge our lawmakers to consider the consequences of the recommended action (wage increase for fast-food workers) and to address the larger issue of a living wage for all New Yorkers — in particular, those working in human services supporting … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Economics, Political, Reed's Views
Tagged Able 2, ADA Americans with Disabilities Act, low wages, Mark Peters
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What Tom reports and what he keeps to himself
In his weekly e-mail Tom: Remembered those who lost their lives in defense of our country at Chattanooga last week. Pans the Iran deal. Reminds us he seeks to protect our fundamental rights regarding property ownership. Declares victory for Western … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Gun Violence, Immigration, Political, Reed's Views, Terrorism, Treaties, War
Tagged Dark Act, firearm regulation, Food Labeling, GMO labeling, Immigration, Iran, Rep. Capuano
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Burning Coal
The House labored and passed H. R. 1734, “Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015,” on a party line vote. Here is the Administrations view: The Administration strongly opposes H.R. 1734, because it would undermine the protection of public health … Continue reading
Jeb’s Fundraising Letter
I am a compassionate conservative.–GWB A politician likes to leave blanks in a fundraising letter leaving the reader to fill in the missing details. Here are some examples from Jeb’s recent letter: Leadership. That is what is sorely missing in … Continue reading
Tom Reed’s Neo-colonialism
This unfair proposal puts Americans here and around the world in very real danger.–Tom Reed How can an agreement freely negotiated between two parties be unfair to either? Is Tom suggesting that our elected American government doesn’t represent the American … Continue reading
Education in Florida
To save Florida’s children from failing schools, I took on the powerful education unions, created the most ambitious school choice program in the nation and coupled that with a bold accountability system. As a result, Florida’s children have made vast … Continue reading
Addressing Climate Change
This article was written by Cath Kestler, a Silver Creek resident. It is posted here with her permission. We are all contributors to climate change and we all need to be a part of the solution. The recognition of climate change … Continue reading