Tag Archives: Social Security

More political debates — please

Posted on September 25, 2018 by pystew

This article was written by Michael Fitzgerald, and published in the Finger Lakes Times on Sunday, September 23, in his WRITE ON column   The best political news in weeks — maybe months — was published right here in the … Continue reading →

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How the GOP Christmas Tax bill will affect us:

Posted on December 28, 2017 by pystew

Crowd Leader: I can’t be distracted by $1,600! And I sure as hell can not be bought for $1,600! Will you be bought for $1,600? Crowd: (Shouting) NO! Rep. Reed’s Facebook response: Last night a group of extreme arrogant liberals … Continue reading →

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Make Social Security a Key Issue in 2016

Posted on January 26, 2016 by pystew

We don’t hear about Social Security very much in the chatter of presidential primary campaigning. Especially not from the Republicans. That is going to change as the campaigns move to the general election phase after the July National Conventions. Social … Continue reading →

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Social Security Dialogue: A Model Our Politicians Ought to Follow

Posted on August 29, 2015 by pystew

The following is the beginning of an article was originally published on the “Common Sense for Seniors” blog. It was written by Ray Copson who has written many articles for the New NY 23rd. The public library in Penn Yan, … Continue reading →

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Congressman Reed’s August Town Hall Meetings

Posted on August 14, 2015 by pystew

The House of Representatives members are in their Summer “District Work” recess. Their last scheduled work day in Washington was July 31, and are scheduled to return to DC on Tuesday, September  8. That’s 39 days. Rep. Tom Reed has … Continue reading →

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How easily we are fooled

Posted on May 21, 2015 by whungerford

We cannot compromise the fundamental, constitutionally guaranteed liberties of the American people in the name of national security. After carefully considering this legislation, I believe that this is the starting place to address the injustices that have been levied against … Continue reading →

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Saving Social Security

Posted on May 20, 2015 by whungerford

I have many good friends who are retired and many good friends who receive Social Security disability benefits. I am concerned that my good friends might lose their benefits because Social Security is nearly broke, flat, busted, bankrupt. That is … Continue reading →

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Social Security—>You Earned It!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by pystew

Social Security has been a MINOR topic of discussion during the past few political campaigns.  It is expected to be one of the MAIN topics during the 2016 elections. Social Security Disability Insurance is due to be unable to pay its full benefits to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Portland townhall meeting Feb. 21, 2015

Posted on March 2, 2015 by whungerford

Last week I held five town hall meetings covering issues related to property rights and ISIS. I always look forward to hearing from the people of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes. Know I am taking your thoughts and suggestions … Continue reading →

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