Daily Archives: June 4, 2023

Congress considered two bills; both passed on essentially party line votes. Lawsuits The House considered H.R. 3624, the Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2015. Under current law, there are some claims that can be heard in either state or federal … Continue reading →

The Problem Solvers Caucus claims: (First) Our plan would stabilize markets by making the cost-sharing payments mandatory and thereby prevent rates from rising sharply. Second, we provide a relief valve to help states deal with the high cost of pre-existing … Continue reading →

                I thought to check if NY-23 election results corresponded to voter registration. Considering only Republicans and Democrats, I made this table. Candidate Votes (thousands) Party Registration (thousands) Democratic 106 130 Republican 137 … Continue reading →

This is the most recent article in the May I Call You Tom? blog. May I call you Tom? Dear Tom, It’s finally quiet on my street as the vendors for our town’s annual “Fun Fest” pack up their lemonade … Continue reading →

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 long … Continue reading →

We’re in no rush whatsoever. — DJT on prospective Korean denuclearization Prior to 5 May 1968, Nixon spoke of seeking a “victorious peace” in Vietnam. But on that day, speaking in New Hampshire, the nation’s first primary state, he used … Continue reading →

The White House • December 30, 2019 TOP 10: President Trump’s biggest accomplishments of 2019. Here are things President Donald J. Trump claims to have done for the American people in 2019: The Trump Boom is going strong. The unemployment … Continue reading →

Defending Your Freedoms “Finally, Kathy Hochul has succumbed to the pressure of millions of parents, teachers and New Yorkers fighting to unmask our kids. Unfortunately, for too many New York children, the damage of extensive, over the top COVID restrictions … Continue reading →

Spending Cuts and Toxic Poison Pills Rep. Capuano (D-MA) writes: On Thursday the House completed consideration of H.R. 6147, a combined funding bill for the Departments of Interior, Treasury, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the independent financial regulators and other general … Continue reading →

Covid cases in and around NY-23 County 3-27 3-28 3-29 3-30 3-31 4-1 4-3 4-4 4-6 Broome 18 23 29 35 38 42 56 65 86 Chemung 11 12 15 20 22 35 36 49 55 Erie 219 318 358 … Continue reading →