Category Archives: Sequester/Fiscal Cliff

Reed blames Obama & Plumb for Terrorist Attack

Posted on June 20, 2016 by pystew

Rep. Tom Reed has commented about the Orlando Tragedy through a Press Release and his Campaign Facebook page. His June 12th (after the Orlando Massacre ) Campaign Facebook comment was:  Our world has been shaken by terrorism repeatedly, but Obama still … Continue reading →

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Tough Town Hall Questions for Rep. Reed

Posted on February 13, 2016 by pystew

  Congress Tom Reed will be hold a series of Town Hall Meetings on Saturday, February 20. He has not announced his schedule, yet, but the Town of Starkey (Yates) Clerk let the secret out when she announced that he … Continue reading →

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Keep America Great!

Posted on February 4, 2016 by pystew

Finger Lakes Times (Geneva) columnist Peter Mitchell asked  “If we’re not a great country now, when were we great, and what will take to get is back there?” in this week’s column titled “The ‘Make America Great’ Myth”. First Mitchell identified four … Continue reading →

Posted in Constituents, Economics, gay rights, Sequester/Fiscal Cliff, Shutdown, Veterans | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

When Rep. Reed says he cares …

Posted on December 3, 2015 by whungerford

I voted in support of the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act because I care about keeping Americans safe by keeping terrorists out of our country. — Tom Reed Tom Reed may care more about embarrassing our President and our … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Political, President, Reed's Views, Shutdown, Terrorism, Treaties, War | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

How does the new Budget Deal affect Social Security?

Posted on October 29, 2015 by pystew

On Monday (October 26) evening news leaked out about the tentative Federal Budget/Deb Ceiling agreement. Rachael Maddow reported that the rumors of the deal had been trickling in, but nothing was confirmed.  The New York Times used congressional aides as sources. Finally, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Congress, Economics, Reed's Views, Sequester/Fiscal Cliff, Social Security | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

What are the GOP’s concerns?

Posted on October 16, 2015 by whungerford

What are the GOP’s concerns? Here are some things that they seem unconcerned about: Climate change Environmental pollution Economic collapse Government shutdown Default Unemployment Underfunded schools Disabled persons’ plight Poverty Drought Oligarchy ISIS Deteriorating infrastructure Domestic Terrorism Mass murder War … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Education, Environmental, fracking, Immigration, Political, Shutdown, Terrorism, War | Tagged , | 5 Comments

Photonics Institute

Posted on July 28, 2015 by whungerford

I care about the people across the region and it’s only fair that we work to create quality, family-sustaining jobs, right here at home.–Tom Reed. I generally support the proposal for a Photonics Institute in Western NY, but I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Congress, Constituents, Defense, Economics, Education, NYS Government, Political, Reed's Views, Sequester/Fiscal Cliff | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Rep. Reed Pats Himself On The Back as Yates County Remembers the Flood.

Posted on May 14, 2015 by pystew

This week marks the anniversary of the flood in Yates County. Most houses and businesses that were affected by the waters have been repaired.  The Village is still working with FEMA on municipal losses;  everything is not back to the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Constituents, Economics, Ethics, Media, Reed's Views, Sequester/Fiscal Cliff | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

No Labels National Strategic Agenda

Posted on April 1, 2015 by whungerford

The issues that unite us are far greater than those that divide us and we’re proud to join with No Labels as part of our effort to highlight those uniting issues. I care about the big issues we face as … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016, Congress, Economics, Education, Environmental, Farm Bill, fracking, Health Care, Political, Reed's Views, Seniors, Sequester/Fiscal Cliff | Tagged , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Evolving politics

Posted on March 22, 2015 by whungerford

Reportedly Senator Ted Cruz will run for President as an unabashed conservative, presenting himself as an alternative to the “mushy middle.” However, Jeb Bush, who famously said he might have to lose the primary to win the election, recognizes that … Continue reading →

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