Tag Archives: healthcare

We All Have Pre-existing Conditions

Posted on May 30, 2017 by David Posnett

If 1/7 people were turned away on medical insurance applications prior to Obamacare (before 2009), then you probably know someone in your circle of friends with a pre-existing condition, who was denied insurance in those “dark ages”.   Call or … Continue reading →

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Australians have “better health care than we do”!

Posted on May 23, 2017 by David Posnett

Letter to the Editor of the East Hampton Star. May 18, 2017, by Peggy Backman In a recent op-ed in an online newsletter, congressman Zeldin tries to answer what he calls lies about the work-in-progress Trumpcare. However, he fails to … Continue reading →

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We are Angry

Posted on May 23, 2017 by David Posnett

By Amy Turner. Shame on Lee Zeldin! We’re angry that Rep. Lee Zeldin voted for a healthcare bill that is condemned by local and national health practitioners and will hurt our families. Rep. Zeldin has continued to lie about the … 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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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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Trump Orders EPA to Put American Lives at Risk

Posted on March 28, 2017 by David Posnett

Quotes from: New Executive Order to Weaken Public Health Standards “Will Cost American Lives”  Statement of Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp – March 28, 2017 “Today President Trump signed an executive order commanding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to … Continue reading →

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AHCA (Trumpcare) Bill is a Disaster

Posted on March 22, 2017 by David Posnett

Here is why the American Health Care Act (Trumpcare) is a disaster. The bill has now been vetted (along with its latest changes). In particular, the Congressional Budget Office has reported on the bill and the Brookings Institution has discussed … Continue reading →

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Fake News

Posted on March 20, 2017 by David Posnett

The issue of “fake news” has been bothering me:  East Hampton Star under Guest Words. Along with the disdain of the current administration for science or any real data for that matter, just consider the infantile debate on the attendance … Continue reading →

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Zeldin’s Deception on Health Care

Posted on March 18, 2017 by David Posnett

Email to Rep. Lee Zeldin from Bruce Colbath: Mr. Zeldin:  I just read an article in the Riverhead press concerning your position, or lack thereof, on the AHCA.  Why are you repeating the GOP mantra that the CBO opined that … Continue reading →

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A Personal Fight

Posted on March 16, 2017 by David Posnett

Published as  Letter to the Editor, in the East Hampton Press, page 7, March 15, 2017 My friend Liz was an intense supporter of the ACA (Obamacare).  There was a good reason.  She had her health insurance canceled back in … Continue reading →

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