Author Archives: David Posnett

GOP rep says no need for Planned Parenthood, women can simply get birth control at the grocery store

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

Posted on DailyKos By Jen Hayden Thursday May 04, 2017 · 2:26 PM EDT This man is in charge of health care for women. Let that sink in for a minute.  Let’s all enjoy (and by enjoy, I mean RAGE, … Continue reading →

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“Suit up, show up and, mostly, shut up”

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

At Lee Zeldin’s April 30, 2017 “community forum” in Riverhead, attendees were required to write their questions on cards that were then preselected and in some cases interpreted by a moderator. Newsday columnist, Lane Filler, has some advice for Congressman … Continue reading →

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Zeldin Slams The East Hampton Star

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

Representative Lee Zeldin appears to be following Trump’s lead by disparaging news outlets that criticize him. http://easthamptonstar.com/Letters-Editor/2017420/Letters-Editor-042017 Journalistic Standards Wainscott April 17, 2017 Dear David, On a recent WLNG call-in radio show, Congressman Lee Zeldin responded to a caller as follows: … Continue reading →

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Zeldin says he supports veterans, but they may suffer under AHCA bill

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

Although Representative Lee Zeldin of NY01 often touts his unwavering support for veterans, this week he voted for the House health care bill that could result in millions of veterans losing their tax credits and many finding themselves in high-risk pools … Continue reading →

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The Trump tax agenda: A gift to the super-rich

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

The Brookings Institute Vanessa Williamson  Thursday, May 4, 2017 Just shy of the 100-day mark, the Trump Administration released a 233-word memo proposing major changes to federal tax policy. Promoted as a “tax plan,” the document has been criticized as “devoid … Continue reading →

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HOW MUCH DOES A POLITICIAN COST? A GROUNDBREAKING STUDY REVEALS THE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN POLITICS.

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

Posted On The Intercept.com Jon Schwarz May 4 2017, 9:07 a.m. An ingenious new Roosevelt Institute study on the influence of money on politics begins with an incredible story about how the world actually works: In the spring of 1987, Paul … Continue reading →

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HOUSE GOP JUST VOTED TO SLASH MEDICAID — WHICH PAYS FOR 60 PERCENT OF PEOPLE IN NURSING HOMES

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

Posted on The Intercept Jon Schwarz May 4 2017, 3:22 p.m. THE AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ACT, which squeaked through the House of Representatives on Thursday, is terrible for many Americans in many ways. But what’s gotten almost no attention is the horrendous … Continue reading →

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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FIGHTS IN COURT TO PREVENT TOP CIA OFFICIAL FROM TESTIFYING ON TORTURE

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

Posted on Intercept.com Alex Emmons May 5 2017, 3:17 p.m. MORE THAN EIGHT YEARS after President Obama formally ended the CIA’s torture program, the Trump administration is fighting to block the CIA’s new deputy director from providing a deposition about her … Continue reading →

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NY Congressman Asks Reporter To Explain The Health Care Bill He Just Voted For

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

HUFFINGTON POST — POLITICS 05/05/2017 10:23 am ET | Updated 18 hours ago He admitted he didn’t actually read the bill. By Alana Horowitz Satlin A congressman who voted for the Republican health care bill despite not having read it needed … Continue reading →

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State Department Promotes Ivanka Trump’s Book In Another Ethics Blunder

Posted on May 6, 2017 by David Posnett

HUFFINGTON POST — POLITICS 05/04/2017 04:55 pm ET | Updated 22 hours ago C’mon, folks. Not pushing the Trumps’ private business is not that hard. By Laura Bassett A State Department office retweeted Ivanka Trump’s post promoting her new book on … Continue reading →

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