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Operation Epic Fury's Cost Meets the Cuts He Voted For: $132 Billion in War Costs, $911 Billion in Medicaid Cuts
Why This Matters for NY-23
With a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement now reached, the cost of Operation Epic Fury — the largest U.S. military offensive …
Schuyler County's Hospital Is on a Federal At-Risk List. Langworthy Voted for the Bill Behind It — Twice — and Has Said Nothing.
On April 21, 2026, a national watchdog named Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls as one of the New York hospitals most exposed to the Medicaid cuts in …
Three Nursing Home Closures in Chautauqua County; One Was Failing the Federal Floor His Vote Blocked
Why This Matters for NY-23
Between November 2023 and January 2026, three skilled nursing facilities have closed or announced closure in Chautauqua …
'$212 Million for Rural Hospitals': What the December 2025 Announcement Said, and What It Left Out
Why This Matters for NY-23
On December 29–30, 2025, CMS announced first-year awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) — a $50 …
Two Drug-Pricing Claims, Two Different Programs, and Savings That Don't Start Until 2027
Why This Matters for NY-23
NY-23 has one of the oldest populations in New York, with high Medicare enrollment in every county. Prescription drug …
The Company in the District: Corning, the Reconciliation Bill, and $65,775 in Donations
Why This Matters for NY-23
Corning Incorporated — headquartered in Corning, NY, the largest private employer in Steuben County — was actively lobbying …
Nursing Home Donations and the Staffing Rule That Disappeared
Why This Matters for NY-23
In 2024, the federal government finalized the first-ever minimum staffing standard for nursing homes. University of …
Energy: 'All-of-the-Above' Framing Omits His Votes Against Clean Energy for Rural NY
Why this matters in NY-23
Propane is genuinely important infrastructure in rural NY-23. In areas without natural gas pipelines — common across the …
Working Families Tax Cut Posts: 'No Tax on Social Security' Is False; Filer Counts Are Inflated
Why This Matters for NY-23
NY-23 has a high share of working-class households, retirees on fixed incomes, and service-sector workers who earn tips or …
OBBBA Vote: Langworthy Backed Legislation That Locks In IDA-Friendly Tax Provisions
Why This Matters for NY-23
On May 22, 2025, Rep. Langworthy voted YES on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Among its provisions: Opportunity …
Agriculture Week: Langworthy Touts 'Family Farm' Tax Wins. His Own District Tells a Different Story.
Why This Matters for NY-23
NY-23 contains some of New York’s most productive farmland — Chautauqua County’s Lake Erie Grape Belt (one of …
Langworthy Claims 'Largest Middle-Class Tax Cut in History.' What the Data Shows.
In his February 22, 2026 newsletter and a Facebook post from Waverly, Rep. Langworthy describes “the largest middle-class tax cut in …
What SNAP Changes Mean for NY-23 Families
Why This Matters for NY-23
One in eight Steuben County residents receives SNAP. The CBO projects $186 billion in SNAP cuts over 10 years — the largest …
What Medicaid Cuts Mean for NY-23 Healthcare
Why This Matters for NY-23
Six hospitals in NY-23 are operating at negative margins, some losing 30-59 cents on every dollar. Many get 30-40% of their …
SNAP Benefits: Claiming 'Not a Single Dollar Cut' While CBO Documents $186 Billion in Reductions
Why this matters in a rural district
In NY-23, SNAP is not an urban welfare program. It is off-season food stability for farm families, nutrition for …
Rural Hospitals: Calling Closure Warnings 'Pure Fiction' While NY Leads Nation in At-Risk Hospitals
Why this matters in a rural district
In NY-23, the nearest hospital isn’t a convenience — it’s the margin between life and death. When …