Tag Archives: Rep. Tom Reed

Tom Reed’s staff got remarkably lucky

Tom Reed’s staff got remarkably lucky during his last years in office: Staff Member 2019 Salary Increase 2020 Salary Increase 2021 Salary Joe Rizzo — — $105.108 65% $173,900 Sharon Murphy $45,322 15% $51,438 20% $61,568 Tom Hyland $38,450 35% … Continue reading

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The Rest of the Story 

The Rest of the Story was a radio program hosted by Paul Harvey. Paul Harvey understood that the rest of the story is often vital to understanding the news. Journalists I. F. Stone and Molly Ivens also often reported the rest … Continue reading

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Two Dangerous Ideologies

On April 28,2022, Heather Cox Richardson discussed  “two right-wing, antidemocratic ideologies.” About the first she wrote: One is pushed by Texas governor Greg Abbott, who is embracing a traditional American states’ rights approach to attack the active federal government that … Continue reading

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Congressional Member Organizations

Caucus — A conference of members of a legislative body who belong to a particular party or faction. In the 117th Congress, there are 381 caucuses, one conference (Hispanic Conference), six task forces, six working groups, and one team (Values … Continue reading

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Legislation

Today, April 7th; the House voted to add $60 billion to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The vote was 217 to 199; Tom Reed was one of only six Republicans to vote in favor; Rep. Tenney was not. Reed said many … Continue reading

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Two Bills addressing cost of Insulin

The Democrats Bill which passed the House on March 31: Introduced in House (02/25/2022) H.R. 6833 —Affordable Insulin Now Act (The Democrats’ Bill) CRS Summary: This bill limits cost-sharing for insulin under private health insurance and the Medicare prescription drug … Continue reading

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Is one socialism and the other not?

(I was) Happy to attend the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill today at the White House. This bill is ten years in the making, and is an example of the real solutions that need to come from Washington. Solutions … Continue reading

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Facebook policy for representatives

Rep Tom Reed (R-NY-23) This official page is intended to be a place for residents of the 23rd Congressional District to comment on current issues facing our nation. Comments that attack or are intended to harass an individual, group, or … Continue reading

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Tom Reed’s local fundraising

One can search FEC data for political contributions from cities. Here is what I found for the current election cycle as of Sept. 11, 2020. Branchport   $5,600 One person Dunkirk   0   Geneva   $10,100 $4,080 from Hudson … Continue reading

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Campaign expenses

The campaign needs $10,000 in order to reach another major fundraising milestone before Friday at midnight. Help us stand up to Andrew Cuomo, Nancy Pelosi, and the Extreme Ithaca Liberals who are trying to defeat us. — Rep. Tom Reed Do those who contribute … Continue reading

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