Author Archives: David Posnett

Cost of Green Energy

Posted on May 12, 2017 by David Posnett

By Don Matheson, East Hampton Mark Harrington reported in Newsday, on May 7, 2017, about the demands from “ratepayers, lawmakers, and industry groups,” to know the exact cost of the green energy program announced by Governor Cuomo and LIPA.  This … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Executive Order Creates A Sham Voter Fraud Commission

Posted on May 11, 2017 by David Posnett

Ron Sachs/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images The White House released the executive order Mr. Trump signed today creating a “commission on election integrity” — commencing the long awaited voter fraud investigation Trump promised after claiming baselessly that “millions” voted illegally in the 2016 election. … Continue reading →

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217 House Members did Something ‘Revolting’

Posted on May 11, 2017 by David Posnett

  Fighting words from  Jon Favreau, Co-Host of Pod Save America, Former Director of Speechwriting for President Barack Obama, at OFA Time to Fight: Seriously — what the House of Representatives did last week was revolting. It didn’t matter to those … Continue reading →

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Preet Bharara, Sally Yates & James Comey: “You are Fired!”

Posted on May 11, 2017 by David Posnett

It is “Apprentice” live! FBI Director Comey is the latest official to fall foul of Trump mid-investigation. Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates and US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara had previously been dismissed As … Continue reading →

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What did Rod Rosenstein say? This is his letter in full.

Posted on May 10, 2017 by David Posnett

President Donald Trump followed the recommendation of his deputy attorney general when he fired FBI boss James Comey. Memorandum for the Attorney General FROM: Rod J Rosenstein SUBJECT: Restoring public confidence in the FBI The Federal Bureau of Investigation has … Continue reading →

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Constitutional Crisis: Trump tries to Cover up Russia Collusion

Posted on May 10, 2017 by David Posnett

The firing of FBI Director Comey is unprecedented and highly suspicious in light of recent developments in the Russia-Trump campaign collusion investigations. First, there was the testimony of former National Intelligence Director James Clapper and former acting Attorney General Sally … Continue reading →

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Trump Administration Cites Segregation-Era Ruling To Defend Its Travel Ban

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Posnett

Published by HUFFINGTON POST POLITICS 05/08/2017 06:57 pm ET | Updated 2 hours ago In 1971, the Supreme Court decided that courts shouldn’t investigate the motivations of officials who closed public pools rather than integrate them. By Nick Baumann, Julia … Continue reading →

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Scrapping ‘Essential Benefits’ May Be Biggest Health Care Change

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Posnett

The Pew Charitable Trusts Research & Analysis Stateline May 09, 2017 By Michael Ollove A baby is born at AnMed Health Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Anderson, South Carolina. Under the Republican health care proposal the House passed last week, … Continue reading →

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Sally Yates Mops The Floor With GOP’s Ted Cruz While Schooling Him On Constitutional Law

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Posnett

Posted on DailyKos.com By Leslie Salzillo Monday May 08, 2017 · 5:30 PM EDT During the Russian probe hearings on Monday, former acting DOJ Attorney General Sally Yates batted off Trump-supporting Republicans like flies during their attempts to discredit, shame … Continue reading →

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Trump Budget Would Slash Funds for Office Fighting Opioid Epidemic

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Posnett

Published by Mother Jones The Office of National Drug Control Policy is facing a 95 percent budget cut. JULIA LURIE MAY 5, 2017 12:45 PM The White House is calling for a 95 percent funding cut for the Office of National … Continue reading →

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