Monthly Archives: November 2017

What he didn’t say

H.R.4155 Sexual harassment in the workplace is unacceptable. I’m proud to support this legislation tomorrow.–Tom Reed The legislation requires members of Congress and staff to complete mandatory anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training during each session of Congress. Reed said he believes there … Continue reading

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Dear Supporter,

Dear Supporter, Thank you for supporting my campaign. I truly appreciate your friendship and your support. It was only with your help that I am able to represent the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes and Western New York today. Here is … Continue reading

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Want Reed Out? Here’s a Way Everyone Can Help!

I heard Nate Shinagawa say at the  2012 July 4th Parade in Hammondsport that you don’t need to raise the most money, but you need enough money to compete. As of today, there are eight Democrats running for the right … Continue reading

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Now we know

2017 August 7-11, TransAtlantic Capital to Capital Exchange – Berlin, Germany Tom Reed was notably silent last August; one might have wondered where he was. Members of Congress file travel reports after the fact. Now we know where he went, … Continue reading

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Horseheads town hall Nov 20, 2017

There’s a lot of misinformation out there. At the end of the day I am 100 percent convinced that when we get through tax reform, hard-working people will benefit.–Rep. Tom Reed       Reed Town Hall, November 20, 2017 Minutes … Continue reading

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Statistics

I attended a lecture by a criminologist on crime statistics. He explained that most persons convicted of auto theft are young. He asked if this meant that most auto thieves were young people. His answer was emphatically no. Most auto … Continue reading

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Reed defends GOP Tax Plan

Rep. Tom Reed was part of WXXI (Public Radio from Rochester) “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Tuesday, November 14 “Discussing GOPs New Tax Plan” program. With him were Michael Kink, Executive Director of the Strong Economy for All Coalition and Dr. … Continue reading

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He must be joking

… the substantial reduction in the complexity of the tax code will benefit even those who do not see direct cuts to their income taxes.–Rep. Amash (facebook, Nov. 16, 2017) This bill (H.R.1) ensures families across the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes, … Continue reading

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Flood Insurance

Flood Insurance On Tuesday the House considered H.R. 2874, the 21st Century Flood Reform Act. This legislation extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for five years. Authorization for the program expires on December 8th. While the NFIP is in need of … Continue reading

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