Monthly Archives: May 2017

Does everyone need health insurance?

Posted on May 31, 2017 by whungerford

Rep. Tom Reed, R-NY-23, said he anticipated the (CBO) score. He said, logically, legislation to repeal a law that mandates health insurance would be expected to, at least initially, decrease the amount of people covered.–Ryan Whalen, Spectrum News Does everyone … Continue reading →

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Men or Laws?

Posted on May 30, 2017 by whungerford

“I know Jared. He’s a great guy, decent guy,” Kelly told NBC’s Chuck Todd on “Meet The Press.” I know from watching “horse operas,” that after committing a crime, the bad guys go back to the hideout to “lay low.” … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on May 30, 2017 by pystew

Originally posted on May I call you Tom?:
Dear Tom, It’s finally quiet on my street as the vendors for our town’s annual “Fun Fest” pack up their lemonade stands and taffy booths. I live just a block off Main…

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The long campaign is starting

Posted on May 28, 2017 by pystew

  “Democrats  need to get a candidate soon!! I for one am ready to work.  I just wish we had a front runner so we could start working …. it’s an uphill trek we are embarking on and we may … Continue reading →

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Rep. Capuano (D-MA) on Trump’s budget

Posted on May 26, 2017 by whungerford

The answer to how Steve Mnuchin and Mick Mulvaney spent Thursday on Capitol Hill giving very opposed explanations of President Donald Trump’s tax plan is that there isn’t really much of a plan at all yet.–Politico   Budget In March … Continue reading →

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Another set of Rep. Reed’s Town Hall Meetings

Posted on May 25, 2017 by pystew

Rep. Reed in Hinsdale photo by Christina Bruner Sonsire   Rep. Tom Reed has announced his Town Hall Meeting schedule for Saturday, June 3. They will be in the eastern/central part of the district–in Tompkins, Ontario, Steuben, and Chemung Counties. … Continue reading →

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Ways and Means Propaganda

Posted on May 24, 2017 by whungerford

Pro-growth tax reform will establish the U.S. as a 21st century magnet for new business investment and job creation. Tax reform will increase U.S. competitiveness and prevent American jobs from moving overseas. Pro-growth tax reform will provide a healthier economy … Continue reading →

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Is there substance to tax reform?

Posted on May 23, 2017 by whungerford

Read my lips: no new taxes–George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention Tax policy is hard; details of proposed reforms are scarce. Players disagree on what reforms are needed. Many claims for benefits of tax reform are … Continue reading →

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Trump & the Budget

Posted on May 23, 2017 by pystew

On January 13, 2017 the House of Representatives  set the parameters for the 2018 fiscal year budget, which runs from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018. Paul Ryan’s House determined that the government’s revenue will be $2,787,834,000,000. They authorized the … Continue reading →

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Trump in Saudi Arabia

Posted on May 22, 2017 by whungerford

But let’s be clear about what the speech really was: A sop, soaked in platitudes, to the Saudi agenda in the Middle East.–Ishaan Tharoor Trump’s performance in Saudi Arabia reflects a U-turn in U.S. Foreign policy. Does this reflect State Department … Continue reading →

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