Daily Archives: June 4, 2023

Reed’s health care views | New NY 23rd

Tom Reed writes: Tom Reed continued his efforts to curb rising medical costs by supporting two pieces of legislation that would encourage healthcare innovations and find new ways to combat chronic illnesses. “We care about changing lives for the better … Continue reading

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A Plan for Gun Violence Prevention | New NY 23rd

The article by Cath Kestler, an OFA (Organizing For Action) activist and resident of Silver Creek, has also been published in the Dunkirk Observer. ************ ‘My biggest frustration so far is the fact that this society has not been willing to take … Continue reading

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GOP’s (& Rep Reed’s) opposition to Obama’s Actions to Reduce Gun Violence | New NY 23rd

On January 5 our President announced his Presidential Actions to reduce Gun Violence. Early that morning, before Obama detailed his Actions, NPR Radio Station WBFO from Buffalo posted Rep.Reed’s comments condemning them.  The WBFO article includes an audio clip of  Reed’s comments … Continue reading

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On Guns | New NY 23rd

Universal background checks – no loopholes Eliminate assault rifles Reverse the Dickey Amendment  Domestic violence conviction or court order – we must eliminate firearms  I served in the military for most of my adult life, so I understand the power … Continue reading

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What we never used to see on cable TV | New NY 23rd

“I have publicly stated my opposition to and outrage at Charter’s conduct on numerous occasions. I applaud Mayor de Blasio for boycotting the network and encourage other officials to do the same. Consumers must be made aware of the abuses … Continue reading

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Rep. Langworthy vows to be “a serious legislator” | New NY 23rd

I think some of the people against him (McCarthy) are really looking for perfection when right now we need to really come together to solve the problems that our country faces.–Rep. Claudia Tenney Now we move on to legislation: things … Continue reading

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Greenidge Repurposed | New NY 23rd

The Elmira Star-Gazette published an article on March 7 on the Dresden Greenidge power plant by Julie Sherwood of the Rochester Democrat and Chronical. The article explains that the Dresden Plant has been repurposed to generate electricity for a Bitcoin … Continue reading

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Courts, Special Master, Executive Privilege, oh my | New NY 23rd

Philosopher Jason Stanley of Yale University, best known for his 2018 book How Fascism Works, tweeted today: “Once you have the courts you can pretty much do whatever you want.” — Heather Cox Richardson An article in The New York … Continue reading

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Celebrate Diversity and Embrace Unity | New NY 23rd

This column was originally published in the Dunkirk Observer Today. It was written, and submitted  by Cath Kestler, LGBT advocate and resident of Silver Creek. “When all Americans are treated as equals, no matter who they are or whom they … Continue reading

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Tom Reed makes poor use of facebook | New NY 23rd

Tom Reed recently posed as a facebook expert. In truth, he makes poor use of facebook. He has 700,000 constituents but only 4,400 likes on his official page. Here is information about some other Representatives: Representative Likes Justin Amash (R-MI) … Continue reading

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