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SNAP Cuts and Childhood Malnutrition: Coming to Your Town

Langworthy & Tenney voted for a 33% SNAP cut by 2034 Federal SNAP spending by fiscal year (billions): what they voted for vs. what became ...

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WNY Rep. Langworthy and Tenney Vote to Increase Bank Fees

Banks Win Big. Americans Lose Big. In a move that raises costs for working families, Western New York Republicans Nick Langworthy (R-NY23) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY24) ...
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Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY23) Goes Nuclear on Buffalo News After Town Hall Fallout

Facing mounting criticism over his refusal to appear at a town hall organized by his constituents, U. S. Representative Nicholas Langworthy has gone on the offensive—not ...
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Rep. Langworthy’s (R-NY23) Crucial Vote On Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security Funding Could Affect Thousands In Western and Central New York

Rep. Nicholas Langworthy stands at a critical crossroads that could determine the fate of millions of New Yorkers' healthcare and retirement security. As a member of the ...
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Social Security Under Siege!! Are GOP Plans Breaking Trump’s Pledge?

President Trump vowed "no cuts" to Social Security, but Republicans are proposing big cuts,Republicans want to raise the full retirement age, again, this time from 67 ...
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Fact-checking Rep. Nicholas Langworthy

"Rep. Nicholas Langworthy’s (R-NY23) March 2, 2025 "Weekly Update"Rep. Nicholas Langworthy, is a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump and a far-right MAGA Republican. He sends ...
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What Are Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY23) and Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY24) Up To This Week: February 26, 2025

Rep. Nicholas Langworthy and Rep. Claudia Tenney are far-right Republicans representing the Southern Tier/Western NY (NY23) and counties bordering Lake Ontario (NY24), respectively. These are solidly ...
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Representatives Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY23) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY24) Want to Make It Practically Impossible for Married Women to Vote

The SAVE Act Makes America Safe for Republican CandidatesStrap in, folks - if you thought American elections were already a chaotic dumpster fire, wait till you ...
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Western New York Republicans Nicholas Langworthy and Claudia Tenney Back Anti-DEI Efforts and Hurt Local Veterans in the Process

Veterans are Casualties in the Republican Culture Wars How DEI Programs Help VeteransMost people have heard negative things about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, especially ...
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A Rough Night for Langworthy: Voter Anger on Telephone Town Hall

Angry Constituents Confront Rep. Nicholas Langworthy in Heated Telephone Town HallRepresentative Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY23) held one of his periodic telephone town halls, and the mood among ...
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New York’s Balance of Payments: New York’s Tax Money Subsidizes Other States. 

 The Rockefeller Institute of Government’s 7th annual analysis of Federal funding reveals a dramatic shift in New York’s balance of payments (BOP) for Federal Fiscal Year ...
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Voter ID Takes Center Stage During Trump’s Disaster Tour 

President Donald J. Trump underscored what he believes is the need for voter ID laws during the first stop of his disaster assessment tour in North ...
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California’s Federal Disaster Aid Controversy Highlights State Balance of Payments Issue

A recent controversy over whether California should receive federal disaster assistance, tied to yet unspecified conditions, has reignited a debate about the balance of payments between ...
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Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation Proposals Threaten New Yorkers

Targeting Key Programs and PoliciesOne of the most controversial Republican budget reconciliation proposals involves reversing key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), particularly those aimed ...
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Republican Speaker Johnson Forces House Republicans to Nominate President and Convicted Felon Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize

Speaker Johnson's DirectiveFollowing the orders of President and Convicted Felon Donald J. Trump, the Republican Party is organizing another effort to get President Trump the Nobel ...
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Is Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY24) the New Face of Voter Suppression?

Tenney is the New Co-Chair of the House Election Integrity CaucusRep. Claudia Tenney is the Republican congresswoman representing the New York State counties surrounding Lake Ontario. ...
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Why Doesn’t Langworthy (R-NY23) Fight for His District?

In his December 29, 2024 email to constituents, Rep. Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY23) attempted to trumpet his first-term accomplishments representing Western New York and the Southern Tier. ...
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What the Frank? Politicians Abusing the Franking System and Violating Campaign Finance Laws?

Taxpayer-Funded Campaigning: How Congress Exploits Franking PrivilegesCongressional franking privileges—a policy originally intended to facilitate non-partisan communication between lawmakers and their constituents—have devolved into a mechanism for ...
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Reps. Langworthy (R-NY23) and Tenney (R-NY24) Voted to Cover Up Gaetz’s Dirty Laundry – But the Truth Is Out, and It’s Ugly!

Voted to Hide Gaetz' SecretsWestern New York Representative Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY23), representing the Southern Tier and Western New York, and Representative Claudia Tenney (R-NY24), representing counties ...
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Author: Joseph Zambon

Let me tell you a bit about myself. I’ve lived in Western New York all my life except for four years of active duty in the U.S. Navy toward the end of the Viet Nam War. I served at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Navy Support Activity LaMaddalena, and Subase New London followed by nearly a decade in both the Navy and Army reserves. I’m a retired UB professor and I’ve lived throughout Western New York including Batavia, Amherst, Williamsville, and East Aurora. 

 

Over the years, I’ve seen numerous political fiascos in Western New York. For example,  the proposed but never built Peace Bridge span; ending tolls on the NYS Thruway;  and, financial debacles that led (and may soon lead again) to the Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority and the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority.  And on and on.

 

Leadership matters. Competence is more important than appearance. Elections have consequences.

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