Category Archives: Health Care

Everyone knows

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

As we go down this trade agenda that is being deployed by the administration that clearly is disruptive and wants to change the status quo of our trade positions with China and other trading partners, we anticipate this type of … Continue reading →

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Health care cost

Posted on March 20, 2018 by

Cost Sharing Reduction (CSR)–A discount that lowers the amount you have to pay for deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. In the Health Insurance Marketplace, cost-sharing reductions are often called “extra savings.” This has to be fixed. This is not going to get better … Continue reading →

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Would you?

Posted on March 2, 2018 by

Trade wars are good.–President Trump Fixing the tax system must be a top priority because it threatens everything we care about — including jobs, healthcare, education, public investment, the environment, and retirement security.–Charles Whalen, economist and former congressional candidate. The … Continue reading →

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The State of the Union

Posted on January 28, 2018 by

On Tuesday, we will hear a fairy tale. Here is the real “State of the Union.” Doomsday clock closer to midnight. Looming Constitutional crisis–President suspected of obstructing justice, said to have fits of rage. Congress dysfunctional. President attacking our free … Continue reading →

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Tom’s day

Posted on January 25, 2018 by

It’s just a typical day.–Tom Reed, Jan. 24, 2018 Reporter Katrina Fuller, writing in the Jamestown Post-Journal, gives us an unusual insight into Tom Reed’s day in his legislative district, NY-23. Paradoxically, we learn much with much more still hidden. … Continue reading →

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Who or what are job creators?

Posted on January 1, 2018 by

This bill (H.R. 1) will also enhance our economic engine. For decades, we’ve prevented our businesses from being able to grow and compete. Tax reform will help jumpstart job creation… — Rep. Tom Reed The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. … Continue reading →

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2017 was a terrible year in politics

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

Sadly, 2017 hasn’t been a good year. Rash experiment with incompetent President. Appointment of unqualified cabinet officers. Presidency for profit ignoring emoluments clause. Corruption at highest levels in campaign and government. Stupid policy on climate change. Attacks on judiciary; nomination … Continue reading →

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