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The following is a letter to the editor was written to our local and regional newspapers by a local Veteran and Queens Village Republican Club member, who expresses his outrage over the VA Scandal.  This Thurday June 5, the Club will be devoting our entire General Meeting to the issue of the growing scandal at the nation’s health care system for our Veterans run by the Depatment of Veterans Affairs.

Dear Editor,

It has been sad to have read about all the long waits at VA hospitals and facilities for medical treatments. Now VA Chief Eric Shinseki did not seem to have a clue on how to fix the problems and now has resigned.

Meanwhile President Obama believes there needs to be accountability at the Department of Veteran affairs. Well my question is why did it take so long for actions to be taken and an investigation to go forward ? The resignation of Eric Shinseki is only the beginning and I believe an entire overhaul needs to be underway to correct the problems that involves all veterans. To do anything less would be a disservice and a complete disgrace to all veterans who put their lives on the line to protect the nation.

As a veteran, I am appalled and outraged over this insult to all of our veterans. Action is needed now!

Frederick R. Bedell Jr.
Glen Oaks Village, N.Y.

“The Governor of NY has forgotten he is the highest representative of all the people of NYS, not just the one’s he agrees with….Religious freedom is a fundamental right of all New Yorkers and that elected officials, especially elected Catholics can’t pick and choose what part of the Catholic Faith they choose to adhere to.”

“Conservative Furor Against Cuomo Coming to a Head”
by Angelo Stagnaro

Catherine Donohoe, President Bridge to Life, speaks out about
the loss of religious freedom with Governor Cuomo

NEW YORK (CNS) – In what might signal a fundamental political shift towards more traditional values in New York State, a demonstration was held in New York City calling for a redress of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s public policies many of which are perceived as perniciously attacking Catholic values.

Cathy Sapeta, President of New Yorkers United For Kids, was one of the planned speakers at yesterday’s press conference on the steps of Queens County Borough Hall. She spoke about the effect of so-called “Common Core” curriculum, a hallmark of the Democratic governor’s educational restructuring, on Catholic Education:

“Common Core is about work force development – meeting a minimum standard,” said Sapeta. “A Catholic education has always aimed at challenging a child to meet their potential and to discover their vocation as children of God.”

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CHANGE THE STATUS CUOMO!

STOP THE DECLINE OF NY!

“…the parade spectators lining the streets of Northern Boulevard on May 26th will have the chance to see and hear the voices of the five heroic World War 2 veterans whom the members of the Parade’’s new Association selected to be Grand Marshals. These heroes, now all in their late eighties and early nineties and all now, parents, grandparents and great grandparents are Rocco Moretto, John Mc Hugh Sr. Thomas Dent, John Peterkin and Lucy Salpeter. They are all great heroes who deserve the honor the Association has bestowed upon them.”

The Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade: Honoring Our Heroes
By Robert Golomb

Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade 2013

Since its inception in 1927, the Little Neck Douglaston Memorial Day Parade (LNDMDP) has for four generations attracted the good, patriotic folks of Queens, Nassau County and beyond who have come to remember and honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who gave their lives to protect the rights and freedom that we enjoy today as Americans.

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Glen Oaks resident and Vietnam War Veteran, Fred Bedell wrote this letter as a tribute to the deep significance and purpose of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day is fast approaching, and I hope the many will not forget the importance of this day. Memorial Day in my book is not just another day off to shop for sales or backyard barbecuing. In my opinion Memorial Day is a time to remember all those who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy today.

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STATUS CUOMO: STOP THE DECLINE OF NY!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joe Concannon 347-946-1931

PRESS CONFERENCE
Tuesday May 20, 2014 at 12:00 Noon
Queens Borough Hall
120-55 Queens Blvd.
Kew Gardens, NY 11424

New York, May 12, 2014 – On a cold, snowy January day, a coalition of Republican, Conservative and Democrat New Yorkers came together for a press conference on the steps of Queens Borough Hall to demand an apology from Governor Cuomo for his arrogant and offensive message to all New Yorkers, that if you don’t think the way he does, you have no place in the State of New York.

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STATUS CUOMO RALLY/PRESS CONFERENCE!!

Tuesday May 20, 2014 at 12:00 Noon (assemble 1 hour earlier)

Queens Borough Hall,  120-55 Queens Blvd,  Kew Gardens, NY 11424

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“Mort Pomerantz was a gift from God, to me personally, and to the veterans he served, and to all who knew him.”

Newsmax

NY Rabbi Pomerantz Dies, Advocate of Conservative, Veterans Causes
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 01:15 PM
By: Jim Meyers

A prominent New York rabbi who was a strong advocate of conservative and veterans causes and a longtime friend of the late Cardinal John O’Connor has passed away.

Rabbi Dr. Morton H. Pomerantz died May 2 at Winthrop Hospital in Mineola, New York, at age 76 after a short illness.

Pomerantz, a Douglaston, New York, resident had retired recently as chaplain for the state of New York, working with disabled children and adults at Melville’s Long Island Developmental Center.

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