Category Archives: Medicare

Reed’s nasty campaign mailing

Posted on October 13, 2018 by

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 →

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The Diabetic Vision Loss and Blindness Prevention Act of 2018

Posted on August 2, 2018 by

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 →

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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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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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How best to fight poverty

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

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 →

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Collins Amendment

Posted on March 21, 2017 by

  I care deeply about reducing the property tax burden for people across the region, which is why I support this (Collins) amendment. These high taxes are hurting our seniors and causing young people to leave the state.–Tom Reed Why … Continue reading →

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Draining the swamp

Posted on February 10, 2017 by

We can’t fix what is wrong with government without having new people involved — people who are not beholden to the Washington establishment.–Tom Reed What Tom Reed thinks is wrong with government or how Trump’s cabinet might fix it, he … Continue reading →

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