Category Archives: Congress

Poll: Public Views the ACA More Favorably Than Congress’ Plan to Replace It, Though Republicans Favor the Replacement

Posted on May 31, 2017 by David Posnett

Kaiser Family Foundation Majority Says the Senate Either Should Make Major Changes or Not Pass The House Bill At All, While About a Third Want the Senate to Pass It As Is or With Only Minor Changes Public Grows More … Continue reading →

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The Pulse of the Resistance is Just Fine

Posted on May 25, 2017 by David Posnett

Yesterday I attended an event featuring former Rep. Tim Bishop. During the Q&A session, I asked him what advice he might have for resistance groups on Long Island. He responded, “don’t let the intensity wane”. We all know that raw … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Budget from Hell

Posted on May 23, 2017 by David Posnett

This is a budget from hell.  Increases for defense and the wall that will ultimately raise the total expenditures, despite the ill-advised cuts.  So, Mr. Zeldin, are you going to say something now, or tow the party line? Trump wants … 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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Intimidation of an Activist by Rep. Frelinghausen (NJ-11)

Posted on May 15, 2017 by David Posnett

“NJ 11th for Change” is a Facebook group (similar to LVLZ) with 7000 members.  One of their leaders, Saily Avelenda of West Caldwell, New Jersey, was reported to her employer, Lakeland Bank, by her congressman!  She was then reprimanded and … 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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The Republican Party is sociopathic: If you didn’t know that already, the health care bill should make it clear

Posted on May 7, 2017 by David Posnett

Posted on Salon.com SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2017 01:00 PM EDT Republicans have long since left normal politics behind and veered into irresponsible, sadistic misbehavior CHAUNCEY DEVEGA Paul Ryan; Donald Trump; Kevin McCarthy (Credit: AP/Getty/Salon) On Thursday, Republicans in the House … 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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