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The article was written by Cath Kestler, activist and resident of Silver Creek, NY The Science March held on Earth Day provided us with an actual picture of the participating masses filled with an untiring enthusiasm in unity for the … Continue reading →

All major Social Security reforms were the product of Democrats and Republicans joining together to improve this landmark program.–Rep. Tom Reed (email, 9/21/19) Social Security is based on non-partisan compromise; it is a very conservative retirement insurance program. Compromise was … Continue reading →

Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) The trade bills this week were considered under a Rule that prohibited any amendments.  Unlike the Senate, which at least had the opportunity to improve and amend the bill put forward, the House was not allowed … Continue reading →

Some believe this. The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets.– Will Rogers Defending the Indefensible Tom’s October 24th facebook posts dealt with taxation. Most comments were hostile to Tom’s post, … Continue reading →

An overflow crowd of more than 30 filled the small Board Room at Rep. Tom Reed’s Town Hall Meting in Barrington (Yates) Saturday. Most were non-republicans. For many this was their first Town Hall experience. Medicare dominated the discussion. The uncertainty … Continue reading →

The article is a Press Release from “John Plumb for Congress”. First, Tom Reed voted to defund the Department of Homeland Security. Then, Tom Reed disparaged a veteran in the district. Now, Tom Reed is “against banning gun sales to people on … Continue reading →

The Rest of the Story was a radio program hosted by Paul Harvey. Paul Harvey understood that the rest of the story is often vital to understanding the news. Journalists I. F. Stone and Molly Ivens also often reported the rest … Continue reading →

This article was submitted by a Southern Tier Patriot . I write this to you as a former Republican who believes that the politics of our communities are more about involvement than division. What we need in Congress now is … Continue reading →

This article was written and submitter by Cath Kestler, activist and resident of Silver Creek, NY (#ReedsLastTerm) “A great victory for the American people. We are finally on the path to fixing our broke and broken health care system.  The … Continue reading →

H.R.4155 Sexual harassment in the workplace is unacceptable. I’m proud to support this legislation tomorrow.–Tom Reed The legislation requires members of Congress and staff to complete mandatory anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training during each session of Congress. Reed said he believes there … Continue reading →