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• We'll finish the job in Afghanistan

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  US President Barack Obama has said it is his intention to "finish the job" in Afghanistan after eight years of conflict there.  Mr Obama said he would announce a long-awaited decision over...
  
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  Posted: November 24, 2009, 1:00pm EST
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• Is it true, "You can't get there from here?"

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  The Need for Health Insurance:      At present the United States has the unenviable distinction of being the only great industrial nation without universal health...
  
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 12:07pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Labor Unions are bad for you, while Business Unions are good for them.

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  According to the Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th Edition, there are 3,000,000 companies in the United States.  Including the Chamber of Commerce, those companies are members of 830 “business...
  
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 9:53am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Election Reforms to Drive Turnout

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  As part of our Shared Multi-State Agenda, the Progressive States Network is working with legislators, advocates and leading experts to promote election reforms that drive voter turnout in states...
  
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 4:26am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• NFTA should look at bringing Iceland Express to Niagara Falls International Airport.

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  The NFTA (Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority)  had been negotiating with a Charter operator out of  Baltimore and Ryanair, the giant low cost European carrier, to operator flights...
  
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  Posted: November 23, 2009, 3:53am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• If Government can't be trusted, Ben Nelson, the Blue Dogs and the Republicans need to call for dissolution of our Constitutional form of government.

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  "I don't want a big-government, Washington-run operation that would undermine the ... private insurance that 200 million Americans now have," said Sen. Ben Nelson, a conservative Nebraska...
  
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  Posted: November 22, 2009, 10:00pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Bufflao's Canal Harbor Restoration - Is it an opportunity lost?

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  I visited downtown Buffalo this afternoon.  The Canal Harbor site looks like it is just about ready for some construction work rather than the destruction that has been taking place.  The...
  
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 9:47pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Vote Palin-Qualye 2012

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  I though it would get your attention.   "The future will be better tomorrow." -  Dan Quayle "I think on a national level your Department of Law there in the White House would look at...
  
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 8:30pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• What went wrong for the Amherst (NY) Democrats on Election Day

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  On election day all 5 Democratic Party Candidates lost their eleciton bidsin a town that is regularly advertised as being a 50-50 toss up based on voter registration figures.  I wanted to take a...
  
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  Posted: November 21, 2009, 3:09pm EST
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• Seventy-five percent chance Chris Collins and other Erie County (NY) elected Republican officials believe ACORN the stole presidential election.

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  According to Public Policy Polling: "PPP's newest national survey finds that a 52% majority of GOP voters nationally think that ACORN stole the Presidential election for Barack Obama last year,...
  
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 12:06pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• NYS Assemblyman Jim Hayes - The darling of do nothing Amherst (NY) Republicans

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  The Honorable James Hayes, New York State Assemblyman from the Town of Amherst, has a been the recipient of a very long term passionate love affair with the voters of the Town of Amherst.  His...
  
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  Posted: November 20, 2009, 9:23am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• NYS Sen. Antoine Thompson to hold press conference concerning passage of renewable energy bill

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  Please join Senator Antoine M. Thompson tomorrow (Friday 11/20) at 2:30 PM at a press conference regarding a remarkable renewable energy bill (s66004) that has unanimously passed both the Assembly...
  
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 6:07pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Sarah Palin is coming to Rochester

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  I can just see it now, huge throngs of flat-earthers, birthers, death panelers, anti-choicers, bible thumpers (King James verion of course), all lined up to see their Queen of Hearts.  If there...
  
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 8:46am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• President Obama greets Japanese Emperor Akihito with a bow.

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  To bow or not to bow vs handshake or not to handshake, that is the question.  The choices are:  the visitor/guest bow (sign of respect to the host),  the mutual bow (sign of...
  
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 1:40pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Rochester has become the Progressive center of Western New York.

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  Looking for a place where several hundred progressives might gather together to ponder the future, discuss local and Washington politics, consider the validity of health care as a civil right, buck...
  
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 9:19pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Ask the Senators of Arkansas and Nebraska not to block Health Care Debate.

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  Dear All, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid continues to aim to get a health care reform bill to the floor next week, his spokeswoman said Friday. "No date has been set to bring the bill to the...
  
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 5:42am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• We can afford "Medicare For All" right now without breaking the economy.

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  Note (11/16/09) -  No, this will not work.  It was wishful thinking on my part and "VooDoo Math" as they say about the "Trickle Down Economic Theory."  I kept doing the Math and kept...
  
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 12:25am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Will the Amherst (NY) Republicans looking for a way to slap the residents Jan. 1, 2010

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  Other than 2 years in the mid-1990s, the Republican Party has run the Town of Amherst (pop. 116,000) for 150 years.  This past Nov. 3rd. the  Republican voter turned out in numbers greater...
  
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 10:55am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Another example of just how bad the economy is in Buffalo-Niagara Falls, NY.

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  If you are a job seeker you know that there are no jobs out there.  The Sunday Buffalo News want-ad sections now typically consist of 2 broadsheets (4 pages) of ads in a community of 1.1 million...
  
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 10:11am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Green Party of New York seeks to gain ballot line in 2010

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  In 2010 The Green Party will be given the chance to gain official ballot status in New York State. This opportunity comes only once every four years. Gaining ballot status will enable the Green Party...
  
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 8:19pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Time to take the public option away from the President, Congress, Supremem Court and government employees.

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  The next battle line that should be draw is this.  What ever comes out of Congress and gets signed by the President to become the health care law needs an amendment requiring  for every...
  
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 11:25am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Rep.Chris Lee (R-NY26) - Responds to my Health Care Letter - "I don't hear you."

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  Back on Oct. 25th I wrote Rep. Lee, non-politician businessman from Clarence NY, the wealthiest suburb of the city of Buffalo.  You can find the letter...
  
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 10:25am EST
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• Medical Bill Benefit for North Tonawanda, NY mother afflicted with Blood Lymphoma (Cancer)

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  A benefit will be held on Saturday January 16, 2010 for Anne Marie Mendetta.Anne Marie was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma Blood Cancer. She is also suffering from Cirrhosis of the Liver. Medical...
  
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 8:23pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Can you help answer the wish of a 5 year old child with cancer

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  I received this message from my good friend Anne Hartman.  If you can find it in your heart to take a moment to make a 5 yr old boy you don't know happy, please do so.  He would love it and...
  
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  Posted: November 12, 2009, 12:06pm EST
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• A Capitalism alternative? The Mondragon Cooperatives with Professor Fred Freundlich

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  The great quote in this video comes from  Thom Hartmann: "Are we here to serve the economy or is the economy here to serve us?" America's Free Market System is not free. ...
  
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 4:46pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Veteran's Day is not just about the men.

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  Now divorced, my ex-wife was ordered into active military service for the  the 1st Iraq War on November 21, 1990, at Niagara Falls.  She and hundreds of other women...
  
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 2:32pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Dennis Kucinich asks the question we all should ponder. What is "YOUR" priority?

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  Kucinich: Why Is It We Have Finite Resources for Health Care but Unlimited Money for War? WASHINGTON - November 6 - Following a statement on the Floor of the House of Representative, Congressman...
  
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 12:44pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Halloween Night II: Election Day disaster in Buffalo and Rochester

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  The election was a week ago.  I had no intention to comment on the results.  Then yesterday, I received  a rather interesting email containing an article which appeared in the...
  
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 11:13am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• A number of so-called Progressive Blogs across New York State have been celebrating the lousy House Health Care reform vote. Why?

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  The attitude of the apologists remains the same "this bill is better than nothing." "It may not be perfect but no bill is perfect."  "This achievement is remarkable and historic."  "We've...
  
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  Posted: November 10, 2009, 11:17am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Who Acts for Buffalo Area Transit riders?

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  Who Acts for Transit Riders?  “Cars Sharing Main Street,” has just passed another hurdle. The Federal Transit Administration issued its finding on October 2, 2009. The FTA states that ...
  
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 9:12pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• The more things change, the more they remain the same.

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  The American people can have anything they want; the trouble is, they don't know what they want. - Eugene V. Debs (1855 - 1926)
  
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 7:04pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• The WNY Climate Action Coalition’s next meeting is…

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  CLIMATE ACTION: WHAT NEXT? The WNY Climate Action Coalition’s next meeting is… Monday, November 16th at 6:30...
  
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 7:00pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Congressman Eric Massa (D-NY29) outlines reasons for his vote against Health Care Legislation

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  CORNING, N.Y. - Today Congressman Eric Massa outlined his reasons for voting against H.R. 3962 on Saturday night. To summarize the specific votes: Rep. Massa voted for the rule of...
  
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 3:42pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Rochester, NY - MOBILIZATION FOR MEDICARE FOR ALL DEMONSTRAION/RALLY

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  WHAT: NON-VIOLENT CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE PROTEST/RALLY WHERE: BC/BS OFFICES, 165 COURT ST. WHY: TO ADVOCATE FOR MEDICARE FOR ALL WHEN: THURS, 11/12/09, 8:45 AM CONTACT: JACK KASHINSKY,...
  
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 1:29pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• It is time to send the Elitist Sen. Joe Lieberman the door, saying "Don't let it hit you on the way out."

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  I've written it before.  Joe Lieberman  is a big, amongst many other, example of what is wrong with American "I'm for Sale" politics. 1.  He ran for Vice-President in 2000....
  
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 9:52am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Do vote for the "Lesser Of Two Evils?"

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  Evil always wins doesn't it? The Health care debate should tell you this is the way you should be  voting in future elections: "It is better to vote for what you want and not get it than...
  
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 12:07am EST
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• Univ. @ Buffalo goes to the Big 10

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  Well, that's not going to happen as far as I know.  And the topic really doesn't fit in with the scheme of this blog.  But, even though I am a graduate of Western Kentucky Univ., I am a...
  
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 4:05pm EST
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• Why I support the "No Votes" of Dennis Kucinich and Eric Massa.

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  The starting point of the Health Care negotiations should have been Single Payer. Instead the "It can't be done crowd" (read "I don't want to risk my Congressional seat") bailed, weakened the public...
  
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 3:20pm EST
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• What does Single Payer New York have to say about H.R. 3962

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  The legislation fails as real reform in 5 crucial ways: cost, access, choice, disparities and quality. 1. Cost - The bill fails to control the unsustainable cost of our health care system....
  
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 1:20pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• A Video Message to the Anti-government Tea Baggers, Limbaugh, Hannity, O'Reilly, Beck, Savage, et al.

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  This pretty much shows just how funny they really are.  They may be making millions being anti-American, still they remain funny.
  
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:04pm EST
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• The Pentagon employs 10,000 Ugandan Mercenaries in Iraq

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  A report form the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) today reports that the U.S. employs 10,000 Ugandan citizens as mercenaries in Iraq.  Go to the Web site of Watertight Security...
  
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 6:30pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Join the Rochester, NY "Medicare for All Demonstration" Nov. 12th.

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  IF NOT HERE, WHERE;? IF NOT NOW, WHEN? IF NOT US, WHO ??? Pre-venue meet: Sidewalk adjacent to First Universalist church...Crnrs Court and Clinton Time: 8:30 AM  SHARP. At 8:40 AM...
  
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 3:12pm EST
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• A Stimulus Package Idea: Expand Auto-Train to Niagara Falls for direct service to Florida.

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  Let me toss this balloon out and see if it flies.  Since 1971, the privately owned  Auto-Train Corp has run a 800 mile car and passenger train between Lorton, VA and Sanford, FL.  The...
  
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 12:23pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Rep.Christopher Lee (R-NY26) - Tells Rochester TV Station He opposes health reform, wants to keep the private sector jobs.

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  Spoken like the typical Republican thief.  Rep. Lee has absolutely no moral or ethical problem in keeping his government run taxpayer subsidized  health care insurance policy...
  
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 8:15pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Rep.Anthony Weiner is pulling his Medicare for All amendment off the table.

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  Early this morning, we learned that Rep. Weiner pulled his amendment and that there will be no vote on Medicare for All. Please, do not make any further calls to Congress asking members to...
  
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 1:08pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• With Condonlences to the Victims and Families of Fort Hood

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  Sometimes pictures say it best      Love Sorrow Innocence Departure Pain Solitude Respect Compassion ...
  
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 10:39am EST
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• AFL-CIO Ad Urges YES Vote on Weiner Amendment

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  Washington, DC. Calling for a “yes” vote on the Weiner Medicare for All (HR 676) Amendment, the national AFL-CIO and eight unions have placed a full page advertisement in Thursday’s “Roll Call,” a...
  
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 9:20am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Lt. Col. Terry Lee (Ret) talks with Fox News but not Army Investigators about Maj. Lalik Nadal Hasan.

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  I find this rather disturbing.  Lt. Col. Terry Lee (Ret) spoke on the telephone with Fox News and made some statements concerning the behavior of  Ft. Hood mass murdered suspect Maj. Malik...
  
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 9:13pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• "Put Up or Shut Up" time is coming for Congressional Democrats

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  Last night PDA got word from Congressman Weiner’s office that Speaker Pelosi is keeping her promise to allow the Weiner single-payer amendment full debate and vote on the floor of the House. This...
  
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 6:41pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Arnold Schwarzenneger sends California Assembly a cryptic "F#### You"

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  Ok, I am unable to hide the actual words, so be aware, they are here for all to see.  I try to run a clean language blog.  Though not a great man of letters, I try not to stoop to...
  
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 4:17pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Congressman Eric Massa calls for a conclusion to the war in Afghanistan

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  24-year retired Navy Commander and Armed Services Committee member says 2,950 days of war is long enough Washington, D.C. - Late last night, Rep. Eric Massa went to the floor of the House of ...
  
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 11:43am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• New York Times considers the Comedy Channel to be a "news network"

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  New York Times takes a shot at becoming a rag sheet.  This past Monday in a page A12 piece written by John Harwood titled "If Fox Is Partisan, It Is Not Alone" Mr. Harwood lays out the partisan...
  
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 2:56pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Bill Owens defeats Douglas Hoffman in NY-23 Congressional race, Blah, Blah, Blah

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  This election campaign and result has been a hot topic.  Pundits, bloggers, armchair quarterbacks, news rooms, media personalities, and talk show hosts have chimed in with pretty much standard...
  
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 10:10am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Dec. 1777 Valley Forge, Pa: The speech George Washington never gave

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  Men,  my brave citizens of these United Colonies, I know your stomachs are grumbling.  I know you are cold and lack proper clothing.  I know that your families are in peril from...
  
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 1:14pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• November 2009: Enviro-News from Daemen College by Dr. Brenda Young

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  Sponsored by Daemen College Center for Sustainable Communities and Civic Engagement and the Natural Sciences Department “Tableland” Highlights Sustainable Food Production Edible Buffalo...
  
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 11:08am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Save Pelosi: Stop her from proving "A promise made by HER" means nothing

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  It appears that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is wavering on her promise to Congressman Anthony Weiner (D-NY) to allow debate and a vote in the full House of Representatives on the Weiner Single Payer...
  
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 8:32am EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Scozzafava drops out of Congressional race then endorses her former Democratic opponent

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  The purge of the Republican Party continues.  The "Moderate Republicans Need Not Apply" sign is hung on the wall.  It is a clear message.  The corporatists continue to overwhelm their...
  
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 4:23pm EST
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• Amherst Neighborhood group endorses candidates for the 1st Time

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  The Fairways group has been victimized by the Amherst (NY) Town board with an unwanted shopping center being placed in their neighborhood which incidentally is outside of the area zoned commercial by...
  
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 1:54pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Congress needs to immediately determine which corporations are simply "Too Big To Fail"...

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  ...and begin to immediately take them apart.  After the last 2 years it is obvious that a company too big to fail is to expensive for the pubic to bailout.  Particularly so when that...
  
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 12:19pm EST
  by Mike Wrona

• Amherst Times hits the nail on the head concerning Amherst (NY) Republican Attack Literature

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  An Attack Piece Shows Fear October 30, 2009 7:41 pm Thursday many voters received a Republican attack piece of literature. Many more most likely got it today. It is a typical attack piece of...
  
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 12:02pm EST
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• Freshman Democratic Congressman Eric Massa out in front on healthcare while Reps. Higgins, Slaughter and Maffei continue pursuit of status quo

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  There are 5 Congressmen serving New York State  from the Syracuse - Binghamton line west to Lake Erie and the Niagara River.  One Congressman is  Republican Christopher Lee.  Mr....
  
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 11:46am EST
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• Let's all keep up the fight to end discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation.

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  This was an historic week. Finally, after eleven years, President Obama signed the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act -- federal hate crimes legislation that amends federal law to add...
  
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 4:48pm EDT
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• Christian University advertises to U.S. Military they can "further God's Plan"

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  We really have to wonder if  Christ's message of Peace and "turning the other cheek" has been abandoned by the American Christian Right as exemplified by Regent University which placed...
  
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 4:10pm EDT
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• Try To Attend the Upcoming Japanese Culture Day at the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society

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  This Sunday, Nov. 1 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join our friends from the Buffalo-Kanazawa Sister City Committee, the Friends of the Japanese Garden in Buffalo, Ikebana International, and the Japanese...
  
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 1:02pm EDT
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• Candidates endorsed for Erie County (NY) Legislature

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  In my estimation only 3 candidates for office are minimally progressive to very progressice.  The rest of the county field  represent the status quo, continuation of business as usual, or,...
  
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 12:20pm EDT
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• Progressive Democrats of Genesee Valley entering election day push

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  This is the final push for the Meleca-Voigt campaign… Nick and I will be trying to volunteer a few hours for each endorsed campaign this weekend.  We hope to see some other PDAGV members...
  
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 10:25am EDT
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• Buffalo, NY area resident discovers previously unknown dinosaur skull

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  It was reported in today's Buffalo News that William L. Parsons, of Buffalo and his wife Kristen M.  have discovered that a skull found  in a Montana field is a previously unkown...
  
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 12:04pm EDT
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• Ok, Silly me did a Teabagger holler at the U.B. Health Reform Panel tonight.

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  I really am getting tired of this kind stuff.  The U.B. School of Management and  Law School had a panel discussion on health care reform.  I had previously written about it.  The...
  
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 10:41pm EDT
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• Progressive Democrats of America/Genesee Valley is sponsoring a Health Justice Forum

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  Health Justice Forum:  Let’s discuss how to resolve the disparities and inequities of the current health care delivery paradigm Featuring Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) and Rep. Eric Massa...
  
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 3:23pm EDT
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• Join 21,651 Democratic Party Donors in Strike for Robust Public Option

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  After months of debate, an overwhelming majority of Americans support a "robust public option" similar to Medicare. And thanks to the heroic efforts of progressive activists, we have almost...
  
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 3:26pm EDT
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• First Collins. Now Ianello, Are Erie County (NY) politicians speaking their minds or simply misunderstood.

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  Just this past Sunday I Posted this on Daily Kos: Living in Western New York is politically difficult. The community is every bit as conservative as what you would find in the South and rural...
  
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 9:35am EDT
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• Why the does Sen. Joe Lieberman support Isreal and it's Universal Health Care Policy but deny it to Americans

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  What is Joe Lieberman some kind of idiot hypocrite?  He is one of Isreals biggest supporters and I've never heard him utter one single negative thing about the country.  that includes...
  
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 9:00pm EDT
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• October 24th's Western New York Climate Action Event Big Success!

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  Hello Everyone, Our Buffalo 350 event Saturday -- a part of the 5,000 event International Day of Climate Action (www.350.org) -- was very successful.  150 people...
  
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 8:28pm EDT
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• Republican Erie County Executive, Chris Collins, shoots himself in the foot in typical Conservative businessman fashion.

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  There they sat at inside the on of the great banquet rooms inside the Adam's Mark Hotel.  Publican bag men from across the state.  The Wall Streeters who spent your money on the market like...
  
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 5:56pm EDT
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• A Volkswagon you won't be finding in New York State. Why is that?

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  Toyota Prius is the mpg king in Western New York State, New York State as a whole and the United States.  The very popular Prius is supposed to deliver, highway 51.6 MPG -  city...
  
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 11:45am EDT
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• 93% of the 5 million MoveOn.org members ready to go on war path.

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  The results of this weekend's member vote are in. And they're unmistakable. An astounding 93% of MoveOn members agree: Any senator who helps Republicans block an up-or-down vote on a health care...
  
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 4:39pm EDT
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• Reminder: Univ @ Buffalo Hosting Health Care Reform panel discussion with no Reformists.

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  If you can be there please do so.  The panel appears to be stacked against meaningful health care reform.  This panel will receive high profile regional coverage across Western New York...
  
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 1:23pm EDT
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• Congressman Eric Massa (D-NY29) voices support for extending first-time home owners credit

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  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Rep. Eric Massa announced his support for extending the first-time homeowners tax credit of $8,000 for new homeowners. This program was included in the American Recovery and...
  
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 12:16pm EDT
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• Regarding Health Care, Rep. Chris Lee (R-NY26) told the Buffalo News: “I’ve yet to see the government run anything efficiently or effectively”.

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  So I wrote him a letter.  Watch for his response Sunday, October 25, 2009 Dear Rep. Lee: As one of your constituents, I am writing you in regards to a comment you made to Buffalo News...
  
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 2:04pm EDT
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• Join the Strike against the Democratic Party in support of a "Robust Public Health Care Option"

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  After months of debate, an overwhelming majority of Americans support a "robust public option" similar to Medicare. And thanks to the heroic efforts of progressive activists, we have almost...
  
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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 4:55pm EDT
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• Youth speaking the truth - A must watch by us know it all adults.

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  No comment from me.  She says it all.
  
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 11:37pm EDT
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• Health Care will cost $1 trillion, Health Care will cost $1 trillion, Health Care will cost $1 Trillion...

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  House health care bill exceeds $1 trillion By DAVID ESPO (AP) – 45 minutes ago WASHINGTON — Health care legislation taking shape in the House carries a price tag of at least $1 trillion over a...
  
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 6:12pm EDT
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• Jonathan Tasini, Democrat for U.S. Senate (NY) addresses Isreali-Palestinian relations

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  Dear Michael, One of the issues that is extremely important to me, and to our country and the world, is to bring about a just and lasting peace in the Israeli-Palestine conflict. My opponent would...
  
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 3:03pm EDT
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• Faux News is not News as you understand it...

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  ...because a Florida Court  redefined News. A Florida Appeals court ruled there is absolutely nothing illegal about lying, concealing or distorting information by a major press...
  
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 1:35pm EDT
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• Something to ponder

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  Conservative Democrats and Republicans are politicians who want to keep what the Liberals fought for a generation ago.
  
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 8:31pm EDT
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• The Price of Privatization

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  Gather 'round children, and a true tale I'll tell, about how privatization does not go well. In the past decade or so, there has been a rush by public officials to privatize government functions....
  
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 7:20pm EDT
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• Rep.Eric Massa (D-NY29) joins with members of the Populist Caucus to demand accountability in Executive Compensation for companies that received bailouts

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  Citing AIG and Bank of America CEO Bonuses, Massa demands a hard line from AG Holder and Treasury Secretary Geithner WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Rep. Eric Massa joined with 20 members of the House...
  
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 12:54pm EDT
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• Alaska Senator Mark Begich (D) ties National Health Care reform to economic recovery

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  Anchorage/Washington: Reforming America’s health insurance system is not only vital to individual Americans, but to the recovery of the nation’s economy which is struggling through the worst...
  
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 12:39pm EDT
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• Why isn't Dick Cheney, War Criminal and Deceiver of the American Public, on his way to jail.

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  "Make no mistake. Signals of indecision out of Washington hurt our allies and embolden our adversaries," Cheney said while accepting an award from a conservative national security group, the Center...
  
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 10:16am EDT
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• Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY28) to come on board by voting for the Weiner Amendment

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  Wed Oct 21, 2009 at 04:38:00 AM PDT I want to talk with you about two proposed health care reforms that I have been hearing a lot about from my constituents – commonly called the Kucinich...
  
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 11:06pm EDT
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• Alice Kryzan addresses Barry Weinstein's fialures wherever he has been.

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  (Amherst, New York) – Yesterday, Alice Kryzan announced her plan to fix Amherst’s broken budget process when she is Town Supervisor. Alice will start the budget process earlier, will implement sound...
  
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 4:47pm EDT
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• NYS Senator Ruben Diaz - over the top on Monserrate.

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  "I think none of these liberal white guys could be fair; they're all out to get Monserrate," Ruben Sr. said when I asked him if he believed Sen. Eric Schneiderman was a good choice to chair the...
  
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 12:03pm EDT
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• Amherst (NY) Democrats vote to support ouster of NYS Sen. Hiram Monserrate (D-Queens)

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  Tonight, a resolution was brought to the floor by Amherst Town Board member Dan Ward  at the monthly meeitng of the Amherst Domocratic Committee.  It asked that NYS Senator Hiram...
  
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 10:53pm EDT
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• Dr. Tom Coburn: Oklahoma Doctor, Senator, and Gasbag

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  “No Democrat has actually offered legislation to eliminate pork. In fact, Senator Reid (D-NV) told the Washington Times that he ‘really isn’t into cutting right now,’ which means he believes the...
  
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 3:26pm EDT
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• A Health Care poll you will never see in this country.

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  Should the President of the U.S., Members of Congress and Federal Employees continue to have a successful, popular and inexpensive a public run healthcare program that remains unavailable to the...
  
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 1:54pm EDT
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• Alice Kryzan Presents Plan to Fix Broken Budget Process for Amherst, NY

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  (Amherst, New York) – Today, Alice Kryzan addressed the broken town budget process, which has resulted in widespread confusion, misplaced priorities, layoffs and cuts in services. “Over the last...
  
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 12:42pm EDT
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• Alice Kryzan, Amherst (NY) Town Supervisor Candidate schedules press conference

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  Alice Kryzan, the Democratic, Independence and Working Families candidate for Amherst Town Supervisor will address the Amherst Town budget process at a press conference to be held at 11:00 am on...
  
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 5:21pm EDT
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• What marketplace rule decided, your insurance is priced based on who is doing the purchasing?

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  So it is good that your employer pays one rate for your insurance, but, when you lose your job, the very same insurance now costs 3x as much? Why is...
  
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 3:46pm EDT
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• Sen. Roland Burris (D-NV) - Plays Gotcha - Good for him!

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  The magic words were spoken on the hil today by the least expected Democrat.  He could very well be the catalyst for chage in the struggle between the Senatorial  "Hatfields and Hatfields"...
  
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 2:14pm EDT
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• New Yorks State Builders circulating talking points to kill wetlands proposal.

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  Buffalo/Niagara Area state Senator Antoine Thompson is proposing legislation altering wetlands restrictions on parcles of less than 13 acres.  The New York State Builders Association and the...
  
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  Posted: October 18, 2009, 6:50pm EDT
  by Mike Wrona