Category Archives: Constituents

H.R. 860, Social Security 2100 Act

Posted on September 21, 2019 by

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 →

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Diversity in Congress

Posted on November 3, 2018 by

For the 2018 mid-term elections, an unprecedented number of women are standing, with more than 250 in the running for Congressional office following the selection of candidates in the primaries.–BBC News Congress poorly reflects the population; in particular, women are … Continue reading →

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Do Cornell conservatives need a moderator?

Posted on October 18, 2018 by

“Show up and keep an open mind, and just keep doing it. Because if you give up, that’s what I’m most afraid of,” Reed said. “I see a level of disengagement in America that’s growing, and the cynicism is growing … Continue reading →

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Would a larger House be fairer?

Posted on October 16, 2018 by

Steve Vladeck proposes a good government reform–more members in the House. At first glance this idea seemed inconsequential to me; a legislative body with 435 members is large enough already that members may never learn each others names,  but after … Continue reading →

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Do we care a whole awful lot?

Posted on August 22, 2018 by

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 →

Posted in 2018, Campaign Finances, Constituents, Environmental, Reed's Views, Seniors, Taxes, Trump | 3 Comments

Loyalty

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

Our very damaged president views the world in terms of personal loyalty. Loyalty to the country, or anything greater, is beyond his understanding. The real criminals are the Republicans who go along with him, knowing that he is fundamentally weakening … Continue reading →

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Taxpayer money

Posted on August 10, 2018 by

“Taxpayer money,” we see and hear that phrase again and again. Politicians use it to emphasize that some of the funds in the Treasury are paid in the form of taxes. The phrase is misleading–once collected, money in the Treasury … Continue reading →

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