Monthly Archives: August 2019

Recession

Posted on August 26, 2019 by whungerford

Serious recessions may not be inevitable, more likely they have an avoidable cause. The housing crisis, the dot com bubble, and the current trade war are examples. Annie Lowrey, in an informative article in The Atlantic, writes: The Next Recession … Continue reading →

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LWV Vote 411

Posted on August 20, 2019 by whungerford

As we are ramping up for voter registration and elections this fall here at the LWV, we’re excited and proud to announce that, last week, we relaunched our election information website,  VOTE411.org, with a new look and feel! Informing voters has … Continue reading →

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Tom Reed at the border

Posted on August 19, 2019 by whungerford

Oh, the grand old Duke of York; He had ten thousand men; He marched them up to the top of the hill, And he marched them down again. Veni vidi vici. — Julius Caesar On August 18, an op-ed by Tom … Continue reading →

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Justice Comes First

Posted on August 13, 2019 by whungerford

Is that the law?–Shylock “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”   Justice, not legality, comes first; … Continue reading →

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Does the GOP want Trump reelected?

Posted on August 12, 2019 by whungerford

President Trump is following through on his promise and standing up for American interests. I have no doubt that the disruptive policies of this administration will bring these countries (Mexico, Canada, and the European Union) to the table for a … Continue reading →

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Peter Rabbit

Posted on August 8, 2019 by whungerford

Peter was most dreadfully frightened; he rushed all over the garden, for he had forgotten the way back to the gate. He lost one of his shoes among the cabbages, and the other shoe amongst the potatoes.   I have … Continue reading →

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Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision

Posted on August 5, 2019 by whungerford

Tom Reed claims to have four principles for reforming Social Security. The principles are: 1. Long-term economic growth by rewarding work, not penalizing it, 2. Equal treatment for public servants, 3. Act now to protect future generations’ benefits, and 4. … Continue reading →

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Bullying bills

Posted on August 4, 2019 by whungerford

“It is important to ensure our kids grow up free from the secret burdens of bullying. Keeping them safe from harassment, bullying and other forms of intimidation is a top priority in our district and across the country,” Tom said. “We are … Continue reading →

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Events in Elmira at The Park Church

Posted on August 1, 2019 by whungerford

Next week on Wednesday, August 7th at 7 PM, the first of three Center for Mark Twain Studies at Elmira College lectures begins at The Park Church. The series will continue on the following two Wednesday evenings – August 14 … Continue reading →

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