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A political contradiction | New NY 23rd

His relations with foreign leaders are suspect. He fails to recognize that the Constitution limits his powers, but attacks Congress, judges, and courts. His understanding of issues is sketchy, based on news reports rather than study or expert advice. He … Continue reading

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Rep. Tenney on the Omnibus Government Funding Bill  | New NY 23rd

Press Release March 9, 2022  Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) today released the following statement in response to the passage of an omnibus government funding bill for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22). Tenney voted for the defense and security portions … Continue reading

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Reed buys AHCA without looking at the cost | New NY 23rd

The House Ways and Means Committee, which includes Rep. Tom Reed, voted to approve the American Health Care Act,  before the costs of the proposed ACA replacement has been determined. Reed, who has constantly complained about the national debt, the deficit, … Continue reading

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Tom Reed’s 2017 financial disclosure | New NY 23rd

Reports are due May 15 of the following year. The House has 30 days more to post them. It isn’t clear why they wait till the last minute. It appears that Tom Reed reported the same figures in 2018 for … Continue reading

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Source of Campaign Funds | New NY 23rd

Tom Reed writes his constituents: As you likely know, my opponent John Plumb worked for the Obama administration and is calling in every favor to help win this election. Plumb’s campaign is being flooded with out of state money being … Continue reading

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Hillary Clinton | New NY 23rd

Just tell the truth.–Chris Cuomo Truth will out.–Shakespeare President Trump, referring to truth, reportedly said: “It doesn’t matter, we won.” Trump explored this fact with his birther campaign. Repeated claims that Barack Obama wasn’t born a citizen took their toll. … Continue reading

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2016 wish list | New NY 23rd

Here are some things I would like: Responsible persons elected to Congress. Effective action to combat climate change. Effective measures to reduce firearm violence. Effective action to reduce poverty in America. Responsible immigration reform. Less militarism. Affordable higher education. Fewer … Continue reading

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Town Hall Recordings & Post Cards | New NY 23rd

Tom Reed has been my representative since November, 2010 when much of the NY23rd was the NY29th. One thing that Rep. Reed brags about is the number of Town Hall meetings  he has held. Usually once a month he dedicates … Continue reading

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Be careful what you wish for | New NY 23rd

In his memoir, Travels with Herodotus, Ryszard Kapuscinski tells the story of a Persian potentate intent on making war with a neighboring tribe. The tribe’s queen predicts that the Persian will get his fill of blood if he persists. As … Continue reading

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How to pocket campaign funds | New NY 23rd

The pension fund was just sitting there.–Gary Trudeau Rent office space from yourself. Both Tom Reed and Donald Trump do this. Hold campaign events at properties you own as Donald has done. Hire a ghostwriter to write a book, then … Continue reading

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