The collapse of the effort to repeal and replace Obamacare exposed fissures in the Republican Party that will continue to challenge the White House and congressional leadership. The next big action that must be taken . . .
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4/7/17
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In these tough financial times, the middle class suffers. In the suburbs of Long Island, families struggle to pay astronomical property taxes. Now young families are strapped with an additional burden . . .
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3/18/16
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Last week, President Obama and Governor Cuomo gave their annual addresses on the nation and state, and both focused a good portion of their speeches on education. While both placed a heavy emphasis on charter schools, they were far apart on other issues.
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1/29/15
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As students throughout our nation and here on Long Island graduate from college, they hope to start the next phase of their lives gainfully employed.
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5/22/14
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Many, if not most, Americans grow up with a long-held narrative: The United States is the richest country in the world . . .
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3/20/14
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So let me get this straight. The Republican-led House of Representatives voted more than 40 times to repeal the Affordable Care Act of 2010, a.k.a. Obamacare, but failed to do so.
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10/17/13
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The first federal government shutdown in 17 years has reached Week 2. The catalyst? The debt limit. The accelerant? Obamacare.
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10/10/13
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Government shutdown. The term sounds so ominous. A temporary end to all government services. How long will it last?
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10/3/13
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Ed Mangano’s and Tom Suozzi’s campaigns for county executive are in full gear, with less than five weeks to go before Election Day. They’re trading jabs and accusations.
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10/3/13
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Q: I own a landscaping business and have a number of customers who have not paid me for the services I provided them. How can I go about collecting the money that is owed to me?
A: Initially, you …
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By Madeline M. O'Connor
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8/15/13
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