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Tag Archives: John Boehner
The Republican Tax dilemma
Republicans are ‘never’ going to repeal Obamacare.–John Boehner, Jul 25, 2017 Republicans have talked tax reform for years, but still can’t agree on how. They want to cut taxes for wealthy individuals and corporations, but they can’t do that without busting … Continue reading
Republicans voting against John Boehner for Speaker
Republicans said to be voting against John Boehner for Speaker: Dave Brat Marlin Stutzman Curt Clawson Randy Weber Justin Amash Jeff Duncan Tim Huelskamp Mark Meadows Paul Gosar Thomas Massie Jim Bridenstein Steve King This list is not complete; Reportedly, … Continue reading
Far-right Republicans in denial
Moderate Republicans are resurgent; right-leaning Republicans are in denial. There are more Republican moderates in Congress than before. Speaker Boehner’s position is stronger than ever. No far-right members will serve as committee chairs. Tea Party influence is waning. The GOP … Continue reading
Posted in 2016, Congress, Constituents, Political, Reed's Views
Tagged John Boehner, Liberal Republican, Tea Party
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What is Rep. Reed’s Position on ENDA?
An article in the November 4th Buffalo News focused on former Buffalo Congressman Thomas M. Reynolds’ changing stance on Gay-Rights Issues. In 2007 Reynolds “voted against the Employee Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, which would ban workplace discrimination against people who … Continue reading
Tea Party Congressman Tom Reed digs in his heels on default.
The following article was provided by the Robertson For Congress campaign. Robertson calls on Reed to abandon his reckless and irresponsible Tea Party demands that will continue the shutdown and force the federal government to default. As more and more Republicans have … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Economics, Political, Reed's Views
Tagged Government shutdown, John Boehner, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Tea, Tom Reed
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Rep. Reed’s Town Hall Meetings on October 12
This Saturday, October 12, our congressman, Rep. Tom Reed will hold four Town Hall Meetings. He will be in Elmira (Southport Town Hall, 1139 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira) at 8 AM, Bath (Bath Village Hall, 110 Liberty Street, Bath) at 10:15, Jerusalem … Continue reading
Posted in 2014, Constituents, Reed's Views
Tagged John Boehner, Southern Tier, Tom Reed, Town hall meeting, United States debt ceiling
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Congressman Reed Scrambles to Cover His Tracks
Why Congressman Tom Reed’s Political Scheme Won’t Stop the Shutdown He Voted For Congressman Tom Reed is scrambling to cover his tracks today after he voted for a measure last week that now has the country hurtling toward a government … Continue reading
Calm Before The Storm #3: The Debt Ceiling & Shutting Down The Government
The rumors swirling around Washington is the House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is going to cancel the House’s (hard earned?) September Vacation, from Monday, September 25 to Friday, September 27! Why? It is NOT because he wants to have meetings … Continue reading
The Calm Before The Storm #1: The Federal Budget
The House Republicans are getting ready to celebrate their lack of accomplishments as important deadlines are on the calendar for September. They have nine legislative working days before the new fiscal year takes over October 1. In those nine days, … Continue reading
Leaders Of The PACs Control the House Agenda
An interesting series of events happened in the House of Representatives this week that many may have missed. The Republican sponsored “Helping Sick American Act” (H.R. 1549) never made it to the floor for a vote. It’s story illustrates some … Continue reading