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Monthly Archives: August 2017
Rep. Reed tackles the opioid epidemic
The front page, very top of the page of Monday’s Finger Lakes Times screams: “Reed tackles the opioid epidemic”. The article tells of Rep. Tom Reed with local law inforcement officers in Bath, explaining the “Help Ensure Lives are Protected … Continue reading
Gary Cohn on taxes
Only morons pay the estate tax.–attributed to Gary Cohn On the personal side, we have protected the three big deductions — charitable, mortgage and retirement saving. We want to raise the standard deduction caps and get rid of many of … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Reed's Views, Taxes, Trump
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Can the President do what he likes?
Can the President do what he likes? Pretty much, I think. The President is expected to faithfully execute the laws, but the President can veto bills, take exception with signing statements, or direct subordinates to ignore laws. The courts might … Continue reading
Posted in Political, President, Trump
Tagged nepotism, pardon, signing statements, twitter
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An actual photo of Tom Reed and Donald Trump together
Anil Melwani, a Manhattan CPA from 212 Tax Services, said it seems fiscally unlikely for New Yorkers to get a credit for all of their state and local taxes since that could mean huge refunds. But getting a percentage of … Continue reading
Posted in Reed's Views, Taxes, Trump
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Tom Reed on Government Shutdown
Tom Reed’s archive of press releases document his evolving views on government shutdown. I have cited a few examples below. In the past when Tom was a deficit hawk, he demanded spending cuts as the price of avoiding a shutdown. … Continue reading
Peace Signs Ideas
There are/will be many rallys schedule to react to the White Supremacy activity in Charlottesville, Virginia. The rallies I have heard about request the signs to be positive and not aimed at particular politicians or parties. Here are some ideas … Continue reading
Posted in Racism
Tagged anti-hate slogans, anti-White Supremacy signs, Charlottesville, peace demonstrations
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Reed, Trump, Racism, White Supremacy
Rep. Tom Reed’s statement on the Charlottesville White Supremacy rally was posted on his Facebook page on Monday morning. It was after President Trump’s first Charlottesville statement on Saturday afternoon, and before Trump’s secind statement later on Monday. “I’m … Continue reading
Posted in 2018, Racism, Uncategorized
Tagged GOP Charlottesville, Reed agrees with Trump, Reed Charlottesville, Reed Racism
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Can we see fascism among us?
It is easy to see fascism in violent demonstrations, but what about more mundane examples? Attacks on Muslims and other minority groups. Organized attacks on public education. Proposals for a mercenary army. Private prisons. Border walls. Militant militias. Personal arsenals. … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign Finance, Campaign Finances, Defense, Economics, Education, gay rights, Gun Violence, Immigration, Media, Racism, Taxes, Terrorism
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Hornell stands with Charlottesville
This article was written by Lee Marcus of Arkport, NY In the aftermath of national tragedy, you sometimes feel you have to do something, even if it’s only something symbolic. Many people around the Hornell area felt that … Continue reading
Net neutrality
Rep. Capuano (D-MA) writes: Net Neutrality Under current rules, internet service providers (e.g. AT&T, Comcast, Verizon FIOS, etc.) must treat all internet content the same. All content must be delivered at the same speed. There are no so-called “fast lanes” … Continue reading
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