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Have the Plague? Me Neither. Thank Science!

Posted on April 27, 2017 by David Posnett

Thoughts on the March for Science  (By David and Rebecca Friedman, St. James) I joined tens of thousands of peaceful protesters on a rainy April Saturday at the Washington monument to “March for Science” along Constitution Avenue.  In spite of … Continue reading →

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National Monuments Threatened

Posted on April 26, 2017 by David Posnett

Posted on April 26, 2017 by B Colbath. Zinke could target any site he deems lacked ‘outreach’ Jennifer Yachnin, E&E News reporter Published: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 President Trump today triggered the clock on an Interior Department review of the … Continue reading →

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The YUGE job losses Trump is ignoring: retail workers

Posted on April 25, 2017 by David Posnett

Originally posted in Daily Kos By Sher Watts Spooner Sunday Apr 23, 2017 · 10:20 AM EDT Malls across the U.S., like this mall in Milford, Connecticut, are growing emptier and emptier. Which is bad news for those employed by … Continue reading →

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Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, 19th U.S. Surgeon General

Posted on April 25, 2017 by David Posnett

Thanks to Sue Hornik and Mike Anthony for providing this indirectly, from Facebook. April 21, 2017 – Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, 19th U.S. Surgeon General, on the Opportunity to Serve and Lessons Learned – Facebook Post: https://www.facebook.com/ DrVivekMurthy/posts/ 251023231970308) – … Continue reading →

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Tom Price in a Nutshell

Posted on April 25, 2017 by David Posnett

From Kirsten Gillibrand, United States Senator Received April 25, 2017 Dear David, Thank you for contacting me regarding your concerns about the nomination of Congressman Tom Price for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). I … Continue reading →

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The Fingerprints of Global Warming on Extreme Weather Andrea Thompson

Posted on April 25, 2017 by David Posnett

By Andrea Thompson Published: April 24th, 2017 by http://www.climatecentral.org When climate scientists examine whether the warming of the Earth has made extreme weather events such as heatwaves or downpours more likely, they generally do it on a case-by-case basis. But … Continue reading →

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Question for Lee Zeldin

Posted on April 25, 2017 by David Posnett

By CHRIS CANGELERI In the Southold LOCAL Apr 24, 2017, 7:49 pm I attended a “community forum”‘ held by Lee Zeldin at Suffolk Community College Riverhead campus today. It was a highly controlled event. Attendees had to show ID proving … Continue reading →

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Lee Zeldin’s Town Hall Meetings

Posted on April 24, 2017 by David Posnett

With only 1-2 days notice ‘Slippery Lee’ held town hall meetings at 3 different locations on Sunday April 23rd.  I attended the meeting in Riverhead at the Eastern Campus of Suffolk County Community College.  There were over 200 in attendance. … Continue reading →

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Ignoring Science can be Dangerous

Posted on April 23, 2017 by David Posnett

There has been a public trend to treat scientific issues as no more than partisan issues.   Either you feel or believe that global warming is man-made or not. Either you feel or believe that immunizations are dangerous for your kids … Continue reading →

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Lee Zeldin’s Drug Crisis: Billions, or Millions ?

Posted on April 19, 2017 by David Posnett

Regarding the drug epidemic, the  CDC (Center for Disease Control) has pointed out 2 trends: A 15-year increase in overdose deaths involving prescription opioid pain relievers and a recent surge in illicit opioid overdose deaths, driven largely by heroin. Prescription … Continue reading →

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