Category Archives: Health Care

Tax Break Under the AHCA — The Middle Class Gets on Average $300

Posted on May 29, 2017 by David Posnett

New CBO AHCA Score Confirms What We Already Knew Tax Policy Center by Mark J. Mazur Meet the new estimate of the American Health Care Act (AHCA).  It looks a lot like the old one. On May 24, the Congressional … Continue reading →

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Zeldin: AHCA Tax Credits but not for Vets

Posted on May 25, 2017 by David Posnett

By Robert Wick, published as a letter to the Editor, East Hampton Star on May 25th, 2017 As a veteran myself, I’ve never particularly understood, why being a veteran makes one any more qualified to hold a public office than … Continue reading →

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Starving Our Children?

Posted on May 25, 2017 by David Posnett

By Bruce Colbath, published as a letter to the editor “Backward we will go”  in the East Hampton Star May 25th, 2017. We have already seen the amazing callousness that Mr. Trump and his Republican cronies have shown towards the … 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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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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Trump Budget Would Slash Funds for Office Fighting Opioid Epidemic

Posted on May 9, 2017 by David Posnett

Published by Mother Jones The Office of National Drug Control Policy is facing a 95 percent budget cut. JULIA LURIE MAY 5, 2017 12:45 PM The White House is calling for a 95 percent funding cut for the Office of National … 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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