Category Archives: Zeldin

Locking up Immigrants

Posted on October 3, 2017 by David Posnett

In just a few hours, I’ll be arguing a critical case at the Supreme Court. Jennings v. Rodriguez will decide the fate of thousands of women and men who are languishing in immigration prisons across the country. It’s important – … Continue reading →

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Kim Kardashian Shuts Down Trump on Twitter

Posted on October 1, 2017 by David Posnett

Celebrities Come For Donald Trump On Twitter After He Knocked San Juan Mayor… Another day, another string of tweets from President Donald Trump.  This time, celebrities lent their voices to the fray to defend the subject of Trump’s ire: San Juan Mayor … Continue reading →

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“They Want Everything Done For Them”

Posted on October 1, 2017 by David Posnett

POLITICS 09/30/2017 10:10 pm ET One Photo Stands Out After Trump Says Puerto Rico Wants ‘Everything Done For Them’ This writer served Trump some ice cold tea. By Carla Herreria

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Anthem and Flag

Posted on September 29, 2017 by David Posnett

Picture from http://newsbreakouts.com/nfl-teams-respond-to-trump-with-non-participation-kneeling-in-protest/ Letter printed in the East Hampton Star, Sept. 28, 2017   Dear Editor, Here’s Lee Zeldin (leezeldinforcongress.com) on the N.F.L. protest: “An entire N.F.L. football team (Pittsburgh Steelers) protesting the national anthem. These spoiled rich brats may … Continue reading →

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Tax Cuts for Oligarchs

Posted on September 29, 2017 by David Posnett

Letter to the East Hampton Star published Sep. 28, 2017 There is so much in the news today about oligarchs. Do most readers know who or what they are? “Siri,” I asked into my iPhone, “what is the definition of … Continue reading →

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Zeldin Must Stand Up And Protect Long Island’s Health Care

Posted on September 25, 2017 by David Posnett

Letter To Editor: Zeldin Must Stand Up And Protect Long Island’s Health Care Published in “Smithtown Matters”,  Friday, September 22, 2017 at 6:08PM Dear Editor, Next week, Senate Republicans will debate a cruel plan to take away health care from millions … Continue reading →

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An Act of Mass Suicide

Posted on September 24, 2017 by David Posnett

If the U.S. Adopts the G.O.P.’s Health-Care Bill, It Would Be an Act of Mass Suicide   By Atul Gawande September 22, 2017 There is not a single metric of health or health care that the Graham-Cassidy plan—co-sponsored by Senator … Continue reading →

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Zeldin and Cruz: Hurricane Hypocrites

Posted on September 9, 2017 by David Posnett

Zeldin and Cruz are hurricane hypocrites September 8, 2017 3:27 PM By Rita Ciolli, editor of the Editorial and Opinion pages of Newsday and amNewYork. Rep. Lee Zeldin speaks at Suffolk Community College in Riverhead on Nov. 1, 2016. Photo … Continue reading →

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Zeldin on the Shame List

Posted on September 9, 2017 by David Posnett

2012: Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., was a state senator back in 2012 when Sandy hit. “People’s lives were hanging in the balance,” he recalled, turning his attention to Texas. “I am fully, completely committed to do whatever I can … … Continue reading →

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No one Above the Law, at Least in Israel

Posted on September 8, 2017 by David Posnett

Sara Netanyahu Will Be Indicted For $100K Fraud Scheme September 8, 2017 By JTA The wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sara, will be indicted on four counts of fraud for allegedly diverting some $100,000 in public funds for … Continue reading →

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