Author Archives: David Posnett

What has Zeldin Actually Done ?

Posted on March 18, 2017 by David Posnett

Letter to the Editor by Tina Plesset, published in the East Hampton Star, 3/17/2017 “What Has He Done?” Educators and kids are doing what our leaders should be doing — implementing a hopeful worldview through example. Our Representative Lee Zeldin … Continue reading →

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Zeldin’s Deception on Health Care

Posted on March 18, 2017 by David Posnett

Email to Rep. Lee Zeldin from Bruce Colbath: Mr. Zeldin:  I just read an article in the Riverhead press concerning your position, or lack thereof, on the AHCA.  Why are you repeating the GOP mantra that the CBO opined that … Continue reading →

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“School Voucher” for the Trump Family: 183 Mio

Posted on March 18, 2017 by David Posnett

Posted on FB by Barbara Zack earlier today: Immediately after the election, Trump transition spokesman Jason Miller explained that Melania would be staying in New York because there was “obviously a sensitivity to pulling out a 10-year-old in the middle … Continue reading →

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American Medical Association Opposes Trumpcare Bill

Posted on March 17, 2017 by David Posnett

American Medical Association Opposes Trumpcare Bill bcolbath42 2 months ago The AMA is the largest association of doctors in the country and generally leans to the political right, but they came out strongly against Trump/Ryan’s health care bill: Letter From … Continue reading →

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Voting Rights in NY State need Reform

Posted on March 16, 2017 by David Posnett

By Max Plesset MD. NEED FOR NEW YORK STATE ELECTORAL REFORM Decreasing voter participation — only 19.7% turnout in 2016 presidential primary — second lowest in the country NYS has one of the lowest overall turnouts nationwide for all elections … Continue reading →

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A Personal Fight

Posted on March 16, 2017 by David Posnett

Published as  Letter to the Editor, in the East Hampton Press, page 7, March 15, 2017 My friend Liz was an intense supporter of the ACA (Obamacare).  There was a good reason.  She had her health insurance canceled back in … Continue reading →

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Response to Rep. Zeldin’s Request for Opinions on the AHCA

Posted on March 12, 2017 by David Posnett

This is my (somewhat edited)  response to Rep. Zeldin’s Request for My Opinion Regarding the AHCA Major Deficiencies of TrumpCare After seven years of promises, Mr. Trump and the House Republicans finally have put forward a bill that would “repeal … Continue reading →

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Letter From the American Medical Association to Congress Opposing the AHCA

Posted on March 12, 2017 by David Posnett

AMA — AHCA Letter

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Letter from the American Hospital Association to Congress Opposing the AHCA

Posted on March 12, 2017 by David Posnett

AHCA-AHA Letter

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Rep. Zeldin Requesting your Opinion!

Posted on March 12, 2017 by David Posnett

Contributed by Max Plesset MD – retired physician Mr. Zeldin’s email: This week, the American Healthcare Act was introduced in the House to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare. You can read the bill here… … Continue reading →

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