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Drug prices | New NY 23rd

Ask your doctor if waawa-woowoo (with a long list of horrifying side effects) is right for you.–Seen all too often on TV. According to recent polling of American adults, lowering prescription drug prices is one of the most important public … Continue reading

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Not caring but cruel | New NY 23rd

I care about … –Rep. Tom Reed Tom Reed’s mantra is “I care” A caring person can’t be cruel, yet Tom Reed’s indifference to human needs is cruel. Here are some overt examples: Lower taxes for the rich, benefit cuts … Continue reading

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I Yield Back My Time | New NY 23rd

Inasmuch as one wonderful thing leads to its exact rotten opposite, November 8, 2016 was to blame. It was a gem of an autumn day. Cool air, brilliant sunshine, full fall-fabulous foliage. A friend and I decided to drive to … Continue reading

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Would harsh punishment help? | New NY 23rd

Some countries have a very, very tough penalty — the ultimate penalty — and by the way, they have much less of a drug problem than we do.–President Donald Trump This bill amends the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled … Continue reading

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Peace Signs Ideas | New NY 23rd

There are/will be many rallys schedule to react to  the White Supremacy activity in Charlottesville, Virginia. The rallies I have heard about request the signs to be positive and not aimed at particular politicians or parties. Here are some ideas … Continue reading

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Do we care a whole awful lot? | New NY 23rd

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.— Dr. Seuss, The Lorax Do we care about the less fortunate among us? Will we be silent while benefits like food stamps are cut? … Continue reading

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Can John Kelly survive much longer? | New NY 23rd

Dropping the pilot. Après moi, le déluge.— attributed to King Louis XV of France. James Comey had better hope there are no tapes of our conversation.–President Trump Lordy, I hope there are tapes.–James Comey President Trump can’t be happy to learn that … Continue reading

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Rep. Joe Sempolinski Republican NY-23 | New NY 23rd

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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Rep. Reed’s Town Hall Hand-Outs Previewed | New NY 23rd

Rep. Tom Reed handed out four papers to those who attended his December 10 Town Hall Meetings. At the Barrington Town Hall Meeting he quickly went over the Congressional Priorities, spoke about the “Simple, Fair Tax Filing Postcard” and made quick … Continue reading

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Fire all | New NY 23rd

…my administration has already removed more than 1,500 VA. employees who failed to give our veterans the care they deserve. —DJT So tonight I call on Congress to empower every cabinet secretary with the authority to reward good workers and … Continue reading

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