The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law … shall not be questioned.–Fourteenth Amendment The Fiscal Responsibility Act is a historic deal for American taxpayers that will get our country back on the path to … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Economics, Political, Uncategorized Tagged debt, Default, President Biden, Rep. Langworthy, Robert Reich
The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law … shall not be questioned.–Fourteenth Amendment In an opinion article in The New York Times, Michael W. McConnell, a senior fellow at the right-leaning Hoover Institution, argues … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Constitution, Political, President, Uncategorized Tagged debt ceiling, Default, Hoover Inst., Michael W. McConnell
Some say smokers are brave. Knowingly, fearlessly facing early and unpleasant death, they remain calm and carefree. Ought we celebrate their bravery or shake our heads at the foolishness? Similarly, Libertarians would take great risks with our economy. Experts say … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Political, Reed’s Views Tagged Bravery, Default, Small government
Kathleen Parker, in a column printed today in the Elmira Star-Gazette, tells us there is a new GOP. The GOP is no longer the party of NO. The GOP is now unified around a positive program–repeal Obamacare! Her evidence–the vote … Continue reading
Posted in 2014, Congress, Health Care, Political, Reed’s Views, Sequester/Fiscal Cliff Tagged Default, GOP, Immigration reform
Rep. Reed crows that he voted against raising the debt ceiling as if it were a badge of honor. He doesn’t mention default. The United States has never defaulted on its debt, so the consequences are uncertain. We have had … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Constituents, Economics, Health Care, Political, Reed’s Views Tagged Default, Martha Robertson
Feb 13, 2014 REP. TOM REED STAFF IN FREDONIA FEBRUARY 21ST FOR OFFICE HOURS Feb 11, 2014 REED ANNOUNCES 2014 “HOUSE STEM APP CHALLENGE” Issues: Education Feb 10, 2014 REED ON CBO REPORT: FEWER JOBS, FEWER INSURED BECAUSE OF OBAMACARE … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Constituents, Economics, Education, Humor, Political, Reed’s Views Tagged Default
Hayden and Robertson Call on Reed Not to Threaten and Vote for U.S. Default and Shutdown Again Elmira – Carl Hayden, business leader and former Chancellor of the NY State Board of Regents, endorsed Martha Robertson, Chair of the Tompkins … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Carl Hayden, Default, GDP growth, Martha Robertson, Reed dodging responsibilities, Shutdown, Stan Lundine, Tea Party Tom, Tom Reed, Tompkins County thriving
The following link will take you to the WETM-TV (Channel 18, Elmira). It contains Rep. Reed’s comments about why he voted AGAINST reopening the government and avoid default. It also includes Martha Robertson’s comments on Reed’s congressional actions. Rep. Tom … Continue reading
Posted in 2014, Constituents, Reed’s Views Tagged Chautauqua County New York, Default, Denocratic Women of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes, Gov Shutdown, Jamestown elections, Martha Robinson, Tea Party
