Monthly Archives: June 2017

Comey Statement for the Record Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Posted on June 7, 2017 by David Posnett

James B. Comey June 8, 2017 Comey statement annotated by the NY Times Chairman Burr, Ranking Member Warner, Members of the Committee. Thank you for inviting me to appear before you today. I was asked to testify today to describe … Continue reading →

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BEAUTIFUL WINGED FRIENDS-save the butterflies from neonicotinoid pesticides & insecticides

Posted on June 7, 2017 by David Posnett

Change.org Maya Winkler Los Angeles, CA https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2F43t3u7uyEPc%3Ffeature%3Doembed&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D43t3u7uyEPc&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2F43t3u7uyEPc%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=abed72197733490f8d0a688386837df5&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube WHO is being affected? Butterflies are the underdog pollinators.  While bees contribute to the pollination of a majority of plants, butterflies pollinate a number of different plant populations worldwide with their unique abilities.  They … Continue reading →

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A Community Seeks Answers, Assurances About Health Care — In 10 Languages

Posted on June 7, 2017 by David Posnett

Kaiser Health News By Ana B. Ibarra and Kellen Browning June 5, 2017 Mary Thach (left), pictured with her translator Diane Cao, at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center on May 31, had the entirety of her $69,000 throat surgery paid … Continue reading →

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GOP Medicaid Cuts Hit Rural America Hardest, Report Finds

Posted on June 7, 2017 by David Posnett

Kaiser Health News By Phil Galewitz June 7, 2017 Medicaid advocates rally in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. (Phil Galewitz/KHN) Rural America carried President Donald Trump to his election night upset last November. Trump Country it may be, but rural counties … Continue reading →

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A Crazy Man for President

Posted on June 7, 2017 by David Posnett

OK, it took all of four months, but I think it’s been pretty well established by now: we’ve elected a crazy man for President.  Not that for most of us there were any doubts on that score on November 9th … Continue reading →

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Sweet Home Alabama?

Posted on June 7, 2017 by David Posnett

Alabama counties cut 85% of their food stamp participants with no work in sight By Walter Einenkel Tuesday Jun 06, 2017 · 2:45 PM EDT Maybe he can find a job at that abandoned building? REBLOGGED BY Daily Kos Social … Continue reading →

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How ACA Repeal and Replace Proposals Could Affect Coverage and Premiums for Older Adults and Have Spillover Effects for Medicare

Posted on June 6, 2017 by David Posnett

Published by Kaiser Family Foundation Jun 05, 2017 | Tricia Neuman , Karen Pollitz, and Larry Levitt Issue Brief Endnotes Now that the House has passed its bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Senate negotiators face … Continue reading →

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Trade Schools in Suffolk County

Posted on June 6, 2017 by David Posnett

By Elaine DiMasi (exploring a run as Dem. candidate for Congress in NY CD-1) Let’s Reach Our Full Potential! I want to grow our Trade Schools, as a third strong pillar to stand beside our renowned K-12 system and our … Continue reading →

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The World Reacts To The US Abandoning the Paris Accord

Posted on June 5, 2017 by David Posnett

Half a dozen world leaders lambasted Mr. Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement this week sent shockwaves through global diplomacy. Former policy experts warned that Trump’s decision to divorce the US from the … Continue reading →

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America Tells Trump To F^%$ Off!

Posted on June 5, 2017 by David Posnett

More than 1,000 U.S. State and Local governments, college and university leaders, companies and investors let the rest of the world know that America is still with the Paris Accord, ignoring Mr. Trump’s irresponsible action last week.  The letter sent … Continue reading →

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