Monthly Archives: November 2016

Reed stands with lobbyists

The 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6) now being refined by the lame-duck Congress is one of the most-lobbied health care bills in recent history, with nearly three lobbyists working for its passage or defeat for every member on Capitol … Continue reading

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Recount

Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign has been quietly exploring whether there was any “outside interference” in the election results and will participate in the election recount in Wisconsin initiated by Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein …  —news reports The above … Continue reading

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Obamacare, Trump’s 1st Big Battle?

Candidate Donald Trump’s rhetoric included criticizing Obamacare. He repeated the core republican ACA talking point often. For example told the a rally in Dallas, “Obamacare. We’re going to repeal it, we’re going to replace it, get something great. Repeal it, replace it, get … Continue reading

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America shouldn’t forget its roots as a nation of immigrants

The following was a Letter to the Editor of the Finger Lakes Times written by Steve Coffman of Dundee. Steve is the author of “Founders v. Bush: a Comparison in Quotations of the Policies and Politics of the Founding Fathers and … Continue reading

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More Mickey Mouse legislation

Tom Reed writes: Tom Reed continued his effort to rein in big government regulations by supporting a new proposal which prevents the federal bureaucracy from enacting last minute regulations at the end of any Presidential administration. “We care about helping … Continue reading

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Reed’s health care views

Tom Reed writes: Tom Reed continued his efforts to curb rising medical costs by supporting two pieces of legislation that would encourage healthcare innovations and find new ways to combat chronic illnesses. “We care about changing lives for the better … Continue reading

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Reed puts the cart before the horse

Tom Reed writes: Tom Reed continued to raise the alarm on Iranian aggression and took a stand against the rogue state by supporting two pieces of legislation that would continue sanctions, protecting the American people. “We care about keeping Americans … Continue reading

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Stop Freaking out, Start fighting back.

This article was written by Russell Tocqueville, a  NY23rd resident Elections come and go, we all become a little wiser as cycles pass, and we learn more about our Southern Tier as cycles come and go. My message to all of … Continue reading

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Can Madison’s system save us?

I shall not scruple to add, that such an institution (the Senate) may be sometimes necessary as a defense to the people against their own temporary errors and delusions. As the cool and deliberate sense of the community ought, in … Continue reading

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Get Out and Vote!

This article was written by Cath Kestler, resident of Silver Creek. Today is the day we all have been waiting for our right as a citizen to vote, as long as you are registered to do so.   Many have fought … Continue reading

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