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In the coming weeks, many of us will be busy with — that is, distracted by — holiday preparations. December has traditionally been a time to tune out Washington political wrangling. This year is no time to check out, however. more

11/30/17

The current tax law on five provisions and House and Senate proposals.

Tax-reform plans could harm Long Island

The House of Representatives tax-reform bill was passed by a 227 to 205 vote on Nov. 16, paving the way for high-tax suburban regions like Long Island to be hit hard as the legislation would limit or eliminate deductions for property taxes, mortgage interest, and state and local taxes, while much of the rest of the country could see at least modest cuts in their federal tax bills, according to elected local leaders. more

By Jeff Bessen and Scott Brinton | 11/22/17

Now, not later, is the time to reinforce our coast

In any hurricane, no matter the category, a wall of water surges inland, flooding streets and homes. During Hurricane Sandy, which struck during a full moon on Oct. 29, 2012, many South Shore streets were inundated . . . more

10/19/17

Let’s get tax reform right

As Congress takes up the issue of tax reform, it would do well to look back to a successful tax overhaul that should be the guide for getting it done right again this time. more

10/13/17

Can natural disasters help restore national unity?

Hurricane Harvey was a brutal reminder that storms happen. We Long Islanders who lived through Hurricane Sandy, like Louisianans who lived through Hurricane Katrina, can only shudder to think . . . more

9/7/17

Trump’s dark vision of Long Island requires context

On July 28, President Trump landed on Long Island, accompanied by U.S. Rep. Peter King, a Republican from Seaford. In a speech before law enforcement officers at Suffolk Community College . . . more

8/10/17

U.S. Rep. Peter King, far right, a Republican from Seaford, endorsed Jack Martins, center, for Nassau County executive. Massapequa Park Mayor Jeffrey Pravato, left, also attended the news conference about King’s endorsement on July 5.

King endorses Martins in county executive race

U.S. Rep. Peter King, a Republican from Seaford, endorsed Jack Martins, a Republican from Mineola, for Nassau County executive. King announced his endorsement at a news conference at Massapequa … more

By Julie Mansmann | 7/20/17

Hundreds of protesters chanted at Vice President Mike Pence and Republican senators at the People’s Filibuster, a protest against the Senate’s health care bill on June 27.

Long Islanders protest health care bill in Washington

Anita Faulding hunched her shoulders as the sky turned gray above Washington, D.C. on the afternoon of June 27. The 67-year-old Baldwinite let the rain soak into the back of her bright-pink Planned … more

By Julie Mansmann | 6/30/17

Congresswoman Kathleen Rice, who represents the Five Towns and a several surrounding communities, is the ranking Democrat on the Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee.

Kathleen Rice top Dem on counterterrorism subcommittee

Rep. Kathleen Rice (D-Garden City) is the ranking Democrat on the Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee. more

2/8/17

Tell Congress to protect Planned Parenthood

House Speaker Paul Ryan said earlier this month that Republicans would move to strip funding from Planned Parenthood, part of a broader effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, much to the chagrin of pro-choice advocates. more

1/26/17

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