Contradiction
Scotland Golf Resort During a Shutdown — Then 'I Came to Serve, Not Cash In'
Why this matters in NY-23
Members of Congress can take privately-sponsored trips if the House Ethics Committee approves them. That rule exists to …
"Big Brother Has No Place Spying on You" — Posted While Voting to Extend Warrantless Surveillance
Why this matters in NY-23
Civil liberties questions — who the government can spy on, under what circumstances, and with what oversight — are not …
Veterans Support: Pro-Veteran Rhetoric During Shutdown That Delayed Military Pay
Why This Matters for NY-23
The Bath VA Medical Center in Steuben County serves 33,000+ veterans across seven counties. During the 44-day shutdown, VA …
SALT Tax Relief: Lobbying Trump While Voting Against Constituents
Why This Matters for NY-23
The $10,000 SALT cap costs NY-23 middle-class households $2,000-$5,000 annually in higher federal taxes. Langworthy met …
Rural Hospitals: Praising Temporary Fix After Voting for Permanent Cuts
Why This Matters for NY-23
Westfield Memorial Hospital in Chautauqua County operates at a -59.1% margin — losing money on every patient. UPMC …
Government Shutdown: Anti-Shutdown Rhetoric During 44-Day Standoff
Why This Matters for NY-23
During the 44-day shutdown, 151,000 NY-23 households on SNAP faced benefit disruptions. Military families went unpaid. …
Epstein Files: Voting Against Transparency, Then Claiming to Support It
Why This Matters for NY-23
When representatives claim to support transparency while blocking binding measures and then voting for symbolic ones, …