Veterans
Making Veterans Faster Than We Care For Them: The War, the Count, and the System Waiting for Them
Why This Matters for NY-23
Every war produces veterans. The question a district like this one should ask is whether the system that will care for them …
The Gatekeeper: He Holds New York's Only Seat on the Committee That Decides What the House Votes On
Why This Matters for NY-23
Most of what the full House gets to vote on is decided before the floor ever opens. A single panel — the Committee on Rules …
On H.R. 9237, His Rules Vote Kept Off the Floor the Amendment That Would Have Dropped the Veterans' Benefit Cuts
Why This Matters
The Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (H.R. 9237) is a large veterans package with real benefit expansions — and a pay-for …
State of the District — Q2 2026
Inaugural issue. This report documents conditions in NY-23 as of June 11, 2026, with emphasis on the second quarter, and sets Rep. Langworthy’s …
What DOGE Is Doing to Veteran Care in the Southern Tier
Why This Matters for NY-23
Bath VA Medical Center serves 33,000 veterans across seven counties. It’s the only nearby option for inpatient care …
VA Healthcare: Calling It a 'Staffing Problem' While Supporting Workforce Cuts
Why this matters in a rural district
Bath VA Medical Center isn’t just a hospital — it is the healthcare lifeline for 33,000 veterans spread …
Veterans Support: Pro-Veteran Rhetoric During Shutdown That Delayed Military Pay
Correction (June 16, 2026): An earlier version of this entry stated that Rep. Langworthy voted to cause the autumn 2025 shutdown. That was incorrect. …