Category Archives: AHCA

Shame on Zeldin Rally

Posted on May 23, 2017 by David Posnett

About 1 week ago, CD-1 citizens held a rally in front of Rep. Zeldin’s Patchogue offices.  “Shame on Zeldin” was the battle cry referring to LZ’s vote for Trumpcare (AHCA).  By my estimate 150 people attended. There were 4 speakers: … Continue reading →

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Thanks for Voting for Trumpcare, Mr. Zeldin!

Posted on May 22, 2017 by David Posnett

Printed in the Three Village Times Herald this week: Thank you Rep. Lee Zeldin for voting “yes” for Trumpcare in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill slashes insurance subsidies, makes drastic cuts to Medicaid, guts pre-existing condition protection, de-funds planned parenthood and makes insurance less … Continue reading →

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Is Zeldin Untruthful about Healthcare?

Posted on May 21, 2017 by David Posnett

In a recent OpEd in the Riverhead Local, Lee Zeldin asserts: “We must also improve health care on Long Island as a top priority” And this week, Rep. Lee Zeldin released an op-ed he said is meant to address “the … Continue reading →

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Impact of AHCA on Children Alarming

Posted on May 18, 2017 by David Posnett

 Published by Children’s Hospital Association  Gina Drioane (202) 753-5372 New research demonstrates magnitude of threat to children’s health Washington, D.C. — Our nation is at an important crossroads, with today’s decisions impacting our economy and workforce far into the future. … Continue reading →

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Our Social Contract

Posted on May 18, 2017 by David Posnett

Here is a perfect and concise explanation of what a true democracy is about. Letter: Why should I pay indeed? From Barbara Rank —  Hidden Oaks Court, Dubuque, Iowa May 12, 2017 Congressman Rod Blum in a Dubuque town hall … Continue reading →

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217 House Members did Something ‘Revolting’

Posted on May 11, 2017 by David Posnett

  Fighting words from  Jon Favreau, Co-Host of Pod Save America, Former Director of Speechwriting for President Barack Obama, at OFA Time to Fight: Seriously — what the House of Representatives did last week was revolting. It didn’t matter to those … 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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New York Hosp. Assoc. “bigly” upset

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Posnett

My friend Mike Anthony who was a Hospital Administrator submitted this: I’m sharing with you the Greater New York Hospital Association‘s response to the House passed AHCA. Ken Raske has been in charge of GNYHA for many years and knows … Continue reading →

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Despite their twisted fantasies, Republicans are nothing like Rocky or George Patton — they are political terrorists

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Posnett

MONDAY, MAY 8, 2017 12:30 PM EDT Posted on Salon.com Drawing inspiration from real and fictional American heroes, Republicans went out and fought a war — against us CHAUNCEY DEVEGA President Trump congratulates House Republicans (Credit: Getty/Mark Wilson)   Last … Continue reading →

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Americans Now View Health Care as a Right. Republicans Can’t Change That.

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Posnett

Posted on Slate.com By Mark Joseph Stern and Perry Grossman President Donald Trump congratulates House Republicans for passing the AHCA.Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images   One day after House Republicans passed the American Health Care Act, Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill … Continue reading →

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