Author Archives: David Posnett

We are Angry

Posted on May 23, 2017 by David Posnett

By Amy Turner. Shame on Lee Zeldin! We’re angry that Rep. Lee Zeldin voted for a healthcare bill that is condemned by local and national health practitioners and will hurt our families. Rep. Zeldin has continued to lie about the … Continue reading →

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Shame on Zeldin Rally

Posted on May 23, 2017 by David Posnett

About 1 week ago, CD-1 citizens held a rally in front of Rep. Zeldin’s Patchogue offices.  “Shame on Zeldin” was the battle cry referring to LZ’s vote for Trumpcare (AHCA).  By my estimate 150 people attended. There were 4 speakers: … Continue reading →

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Thanks for Voting for Trumpcare, Mr. Zeldin!

Posted on May 22, 2017 by David Posnett

Printed in the Three Village Times Herald this week: Thank you Rep. Lee Zeldin for voting “yes” for Trumpcare in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill slashes insurance subsidies, makes drastic cuts to Medicaid, guts pre-existing condition protection, de-funds planned parenthood and makes insurance less … Continue reading →

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Offshore Drilling Coming to the Atlantic — Former LA. Official Tapped as Lead Offshore Drilling Regulator

Posted on May 22, 2017 by David Posnett

Published in The Hill BY TIMOTHY CAMA – 05/22/17 10:48 AM EDT The Trump administration has tapped a former Louisiana utility regulator to lead the agency responsible for offshore oil and natural gas drilling safety. Scott Angelle, most recently vice … Continue reading →

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Is Zeldin Untruthful about Healthcare?

Posted on May 21, 2017 by David Posnett

In a recent OpEd in the Riverhead Local, Lee Zeldin asserts: “We must also improve health care on Long Island as a top priority” And this week, Rep. Lee Zeldin released an op-ed he said is meant to address “the … Continue reading →

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Rosenstein Prepared Remarks Before Congress

Posted on May 20, 2017 by David Posnett

BRIEFING FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE and HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL ROD J. ROSENSTEIN WASHINGTON, DC MAY 18th and 19th, 2017 Good afternoon. I welcome the opportunity to discuss my role in the removal of FBI … Continue reading →

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Offshore Drilling on the Horizon?

Posted on May 20, 2017 by David Posnett

Published in The East Hampton Star Re: Letter to the Editor: Offshore Drilling on the Horizon?   Dear David: On Sunday, Guild Hall hosted a program concerned with the preservation of the waters surrounding the East End. Flanked by scientists … Continue reading →

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What James Comey Told Me About Donald Trump

Posted on May 19, 2017 by David Posnett

Published by the Lawfare Institute in Cooperation With By Benjamin Wittes Thursday, May 18, 2017, 8:02 PM The New York Times is reporting tonight: President Trump called the F.B.I. director, James B. Comey, weeks after he took office and asked him when … Continue reading →

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Is Atlantic Oil Drilling In Our Future?

Posted on May 19, 2017 by David Posnett

Published in Smithtown Matters on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 11:35AM. By Karl Grossman [A similar Opinion OpEd appeared in the East Hampton Press, page A8, on May 17th, 2017] Nearly 50 years ago I broke the story of the … Continue reading →

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Progress?

Posted on May 19, 2017 by David Posnett

Reprinted from the Letters to the Editor section of the East Hampton Star: May 12, 2017 Dear David: In a moment of unvarnished candor, the East Hampton Republicans have already given you information that should convince you to vote for … Continue reading →

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