December 1 Leg Act News

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Reminder: There is no December TCDC Meeting

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A Growing GOP Resistance?

The recent revelations about a lethal U.S. military strike on a Caribbean fishing boat, with reports of survivors killed in a second attack, have sparked bipartisan concern and plans for Senate oversight. At the same time, Republicans are pushing back against Trump’s foreign policy, criticizing his joint peace plan with Putin for Ukraine, his approach to the Israel-Gaza and Iran conflicts, and his proposal to use tariff revenue for $2,000 payments to Americans rather than reducing the national debt.

AI policy is also dividing conservatives, as Trump advances the ambitious Genesis Mission while critics warn of risks and lawmakers introduce bipartisan oversight legislation. Domestically, Trump’s pressure on red states to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms has caused internal party friction, and his desire to eliminate the filibuster and the blue slip tradition faces strong opposition from Republican leaders.

Corruption and the Billionaire President

A recent New Yorker article details how Trump and his family have profited extensively during his presidency through international real-estate ventures, luxury gifts, cryptocurrency schemes, and branded merchandise, prompting concerns that business payments may function as political payoffs. Estimates of Trump’s wealth, ranging from $6-10 billion, are difficult to verify due to fluctuating assets and opaque investments, leaving watchdogs convinced he has normalized using public office for personal gain.

Critics argue that limited congressional scrutiny, resistance to ethics reforms, and Trump’s replacement of inspectors general have created an environment where potentially improper deals proliferate without accountability, forming a sprawling, largely untraceable political-business enterprise whose full scope may not be understood for years.

Action Alerts/Events

Retail Blackout

November 27 - December 5 - There is an effort to encourage a retail blackout from purchasing the week of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Support our local economy and focus on buying locally.

Lights on the River

December 5 - Visit the Letters to Santa booth hosted by TCDC! Lights on the River is an Owego Historic Marketplace annual event.

Bipartisan Town Hall

December 16 - 6 pm

At the Taylor Theater meeting room The Kenan Center 433 Locust St. Lockport, NY. Aaron Gies, Democratic candidate for Congress and Jim King, Republican candidate for Congress will discuss alternatives for NY23.

Good Neighbors, a group of concerned constituents from around District 23, will attempt to do a live feed on YouTube or FaceBook. It will also be recorded for YouTube. Questions for the debaters can be submitted to goodneighborswny@gmail.com.

Run For Something!

DO YOU WANT TO RUN FOR OFFICE? THE DEADLINE TO DECLARE A CANDIDACY IS APPROACHING. The last week in February to the end of March is the petition period so it is time to think about getting your name on the ballot.
The NYS Board of Elections has a resource page that helps you to plan Running for Office | New York State Board of Elections.
Locally we know there will be town justice positions; at the state level, Assembly, Senate and Governor; and federally, the NY23 Congressional seat.

Support Aaron Gies for Congress (aaronforny23.com)

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Support Kevin Stocker for Congress (stockerforcongress.com)

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Call Your Representatives

Urge them to oppose the rescission bill, fight for the restoration of SNAP benefits and health care subsidies, and stop further hurtful federal cuts: