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Category Archives: Medicare
Paul Krugman on Social Security and Medicare
Republicans to the working class: no golden years for you My Thursday column is about the assault on Medicare and Social Security that is almost certain to follow if Republicans prevail on Tuesday. If the G.O.P. wins control of Congress, we can … Continue reading
Claudia Tenney on Social Security and Medicare
Protecting Social Security and Medicare For Claudia, protecting Social Security and Medicare is personal. Both of Claudia’s parents depended on Social Security and Medicare while elderly and sick. In Congress, she opposes any benefit changes for those at or near … Continue reading
Prescriptions
Many TV ads show happy people living the good life on account of a patent medicine. Viewers are urged to improve their own lives by asking a doctor if that medicine is right for them. The is often a long … Continue reading
Posted in Medicare, Trump
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Medicare scam
“Federal prosecutors on Tuesday said they dismantled one of the largest health care fraud schemes ever investigated by the FBI, charging 24 people in a $1.2 billion alleged scam involving telemedicine and durable medical equipment companies.” “The IRS chief of … Continue reading
What they say about themselves
For the over one-third of residents in our district relying on public health insurance, these cuts (to Medicare and Medicaid) would be devastating.–Tracy Mitrano We are fighting to protect Medicare and Social Security, and have never supported a plan that … Continue reading
Posted in 2018, Campaigning, Economics, Health Care, Medicare, Reed's Views, Social Security, Taxes
Tagged Tracy Mitrano
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Reed’s nasty campaign mailing
Going negative One might think Tom Reed would run on his record; evidently he can’t or thinks it better to attack his opponent with false and misleading claims and unflattering images. Is “Tracy Mitrano a risky gamble for our families?” … Continue reading
Posted in 2018, Campaign Finances, Campaigning, Congress, Gun Violence, Health Care, Medicare, Political, Reed's Views, Seniors, Social Security
Tagged Free Beacon, Spectrum News, Tracy Mitrano
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The Diabetic Vision Loss and Blindness Prevention Act of 2018
I am committed to making sure those with diabetes have easier access to care.–Rep. Tom Reed, facebook, July 31 Reportedly, Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) and Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) have introduced The Diabetic Vision Loss and Blindness Prevention Act of … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Medicare, Political, Reed's Views
Tagged diabetes, Dr. Robert Berke, eye care, ophthalmologist, Rep. Terri Sewell
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Would you?
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
Posted in 2018, Campaign Finances, Congress, Constituents, Gun Violence, Health Care, Medicare, Political, Reed's Views, Social Security, Taxes, trade, Trump
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2017 was a terrible year in politics
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
Posted in 2017, 2018, Congress, Health Care, Medicare, Political, Racism, Social Security, Taxes, Terrorism, Treaties, Trump, War
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How best to fight poverty
Reed said instead of 138 percent of the poverty level, he would set the Medicaid eligibility level at 100 percent and provide tax credits for those between 101 and 138 percent so they could buy health insurance from a private … Continue reading