Monthly Archives: September 2022

House votes on Sept. 29, 2022

Posted on September 29, 2022 by whungerford

Today the House voted on these bills: Bill Roll Vote Sempolinski Stefanik Tenney Zeldin — 473 296-127 N Y N Not Voting H.R. 8463 472 334-87 N Y Y Not Voting H.R. 8446 471 331-95 N Y Y Not Voting … Continue reading →

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What does Nick Langworthy say about himself?

Posted on September 28, 2022 by whungerford

What if the Trump coup succeeds? It’s still going on you should know, backed by some of those who swore to protect The Constitution. What does Nick Langworthy say about himself? What does Nick Langworthy say about himself? It isn’t … Continue reading →

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Election Reform Bill

Posted on September 28, 2022 by whungerford

Senate Minority Leader McConnell “The substance of this bill is common sense,” said Mr. McConnell, a member of the Rules Committee, about the legislation negotiated in recent months by a bipartisan group led by Senators Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, … Continue reading →

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Rep. Sempolinski addresses the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce

Posted on September 26, 2022 by whungerford

Religion, morality, and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.  The quote is from the Ordinance of 1787, commonly known as the Northwest Ordinance, drafted originally … Continue reading →

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Tom Reed’s staff got remarkably lucky

Posted on September 25, 2022 by whungerford

Tom Reed’s staff got remarkably lucky during his last years in office: Staff Member 2019 Salary Increase 2020 Salary Increase 2021 Salary Joe Rizzo — — $105.108 65% $173,900 Sharon Murphy $45,322 15% $51,438 20% $61,568 Tom Hyland $38,450 35% … Continue reading →

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Hero-worship of police is failing us

Posted on September 21, 2022 by whungerford

Isabelle Leyva and Simon McCormack, authors of an article for The New York Civil Liberties Union, ask “Does adding more police deliver results?” They write: In our shows, movies, and novels, they are our heroes in blue. To elected officials, they … Continue reading →

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Rep. Tenney fails to defend The Constitution

Posted on September 20, 2022 by whungerford

Colonel Vindman once believed an American could tell the truth without being punished. We showed him he was wrong about that. On Sept. 15, the House voted on two bills to protect and defend The Constitution. Rep. Tenney voted against … Continue reading →

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Rep. Tenney (R-NY-22) spreads fear

Posted on September 19, 2022 by whungerford

We have nothing to fear but fear itself. — FDR Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-22) tells New Yorkers what to think spreading fear with insinuations. Here are some examples from September 2022: Lowering the farm worker OT threshold will hurt farmers, … Continue reading →

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Rep. Joe Sempolinski Republican NY-23

Posted on September 16, 2022 by whungerford

Some handy links: Rep. Sempolinski’s web site Rep. Sempolinski’s official facebook page Rep. Sempolinski’s sponsored legislation Rep. Sempolinski’s cosponsored legislation Rep. Sempolinski’s votes. It would be better if he would explain them. Note: The votes page includes procedural votes normally … Continue reading →

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Twenty-two Republican Governors Oppose Student Loan Relief

Posted on September 13, 2022 by whungerford

Everyone knows someone that’s struggling post pandemic. And, you know, if we help folks in the communities so that they – reduce the chances of them going into default, everybody wins. It helps the economy.–Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Twenty-two … Continue reading →

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