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Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
We received an email from the NY State Republican Party today, taking on Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on her efforts with the Upstate Works Act. The focus of the email is NY GOP chairman Ed Cox rebuking Sen. Gillibrand for her attack on Republican NY State Senators, […]
NY State budget for 2012-13
Rating 3.50 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
Gov. Andrew Cuomo just isn’t making friends. Today he has proposed a $132 billion state budget that cuts public pension plans - in a manner, hits millionaires, credits the middle class, and gets tough on education. It will also further alienate certain New Yorkers as over-taxed […]
American Jobs Act of 2011 - 5 reasons to delay and get it right
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
We have been away from the political landscape for a while now. Understandably we have been focused on the 2011 flood in Binghamton and the surrounding areas in New York and Pennsylvania. But we will try to reover some sense of naormalcy, and jump in with […]
The best comments and answers by the Republican nominees at MSNBC debate
Rating 3.50 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
The following video contains what we believe are the best performances of each of the 2012 Republican candidates during the MSNBC/Politico debate. Due to issues from the severe flodding in the Binghamton area, the last 15 minures of the debate were not included in the video. […]
Janeane Garafalo - the definitive source on what is Black
Rating 3.33 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
If those on the far-left have any question on why so many find their positions obnoxious, and their rhetoric silly, they only have to look to Janeane Garafalo.
Oppressors? Racists? An organization that seeks to marginalize people of color, for the sole purpose of advancing an […]
Commentary on letter from Senator Schumer - August 1, 2011
Rating 3.67 out of 5
[?]First we want to again thank Senator Charles Schumer for responding to our letter. We feel it is the utmost of importance that elected politicians hear from, and respond to, the concerns of constituents. So we applaud his response, in that it was a response.
We also want to mention that we […]
Senator Charles Schumer responds to Michael Vass of M V Consulting, Inc.
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
At 7:25pm on August 1, 2011, Senator Charles Schumer sent a response to Michael Vass President of M V Consulting, Inc. Senator Schumer was responding to the letter sent on July 13, 2011 (Letter to Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Rep. Maurice Hinchey on debt […]
House Representatives need to do their job
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
No matter how you feel about the debt ceiling, higher taxes on the “rich”, or even how you tend to vote you expect that your elected politician is going to act in your best interest - generally voting what the majority that they represent believe. That is their […]
Following-up on the response of Mayor Matt Ryan on debt ceiling and Binghamton NY
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
On Monday July 18th, the office of Mayor Matt Ryan responded to our questions on the potential consequences for Binghamton, NY of a failure to raise the debt ceiling by August 2nd. As we stated then, we thank the Mayor for his timely response on a matter that […]
Letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo on potential affect to NYS from debt ceiling
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
Governor Andrew Cuomo
As a constituent and member of the press, I have and have received concerns on how the debt ceiling will affect the State of New York, if no agreement is made on or before August 2nd. I would like to share those concerns with […]
Letter to Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Rep. Maurice Hinchey on debt ceiling
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
Senator Charles Schumer
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Rep. Maurice Hinchey
As a constituent and member of the press I would like to ask you about the current situation of the national debt ceiling. It is obviously a matter that affects every American, potentially for decades to come. A well thought […]
Will you lose healthcare in 2014? McKinsey report claims it’s probable
Rating 4.67 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
The Health Care Reform Law was a major milestone by most any standard. From what it has proposed to do, to the manner in which it was passed, to the uncertainty of how it will actually affect healthcare in the nation this Law is groundbreaking.
One of […]
Early review of the current Republican presidential candidates for 2012
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
With the 2012 election drwing closer, and the primaries to determine his Republican opponent even sooner, we thought it would be worthwhile to look at the field and get some facts on the candidates. This will likely change by the end of the summer and again […]
What do you know about the millionaires tax?
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
In recent weeks there has been no end of coverage of events where unions are seen enraged and protesting, with Democrats in lock step. There is the circus that is Wisconsin where unions still have the power to negotiate pay increases, but won’t be able to increase […]
The national budget - in real numbers
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
Ask anyone to envision $1 trillion dollars and you will likely get a blank stare. It is quite likely that any such mental image would be akin to a sea of money, with a depth and breath of unknown dimensions. Which is not too far from […]
Wisconsin lessons - commentary
Rating 3.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
We live in New York State. Our own State is in the throes of a financial crisis, created in part by decades long deficit spending and taxation that has driven the population to flee. Census records have shown that for 50 years New York is losing […]
Leadership or politics - with homes in the balance
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS - political commentary
Mortgage forclosures are a problem. The sub-prime fiasco led the nation into a crisis that remains as problematic today as it was during the Presidential election of 2008. The only difference today is that the problem has expanded far from just sup-prime mortgages into all aspects […]
Unemployment rate hits 9% and pigs fly
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Vass - political commentary
The unemplyment rate for January 2011 has come in and it was astounding. Though all analysts projected an increase of unemployment, from 9.4% to 9.5%, the actual numbers came in vastly different. The latest figure is now 9%.
Such a huge and dramatic drop should be wonderful […]
Reactions to Cuomo budget from Central New York
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
There has been no lackl of response to a $132 billion budget that Gov. Cuomo has described as the solution to the current condition of New York State.
“This is a death spiral,” Mr. Cuomo said. “I believe if we continue doing what we’re doing, the state goes down […]
NY State Senator Tom Libous responds on gun and spending Bills
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by VASS
While Michael Vass, president of M V Consulting, Inc., was out doing an interview with NY 126th district Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (which will be available shortly) we received a response from Sen. Libous staff. We had hoped to have Mr. Vass speak with him today, but the Senator was […]
Investment challenge: Alcoa vs. GM - at 2 months
Rating 4.33 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
A short time ago (Nov 17, 2010) we decided to compare the new Government leveraged GM to an investment in Alcoa. A simple comparison over time. A true test of the success or failure of the Government in rescuing the auto industry with billions in taxpayer dollars and […]
Investment challenge: Alcoa vs. GM
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Let’s take a trip through time. Back in February 2009 I purchased Alcoa (symbol AA) at $5.55. It was an investment that I bought with a 2 year timeframe. And I further used this purchase to provide an example of the benefit of investing versus trading.
Today, Alcoa closed […]
Full interview with New York Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo
Rating 3.50 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
The following video is the complete interview of NY Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo with Michael Vass of M V Consulting, Inc.
The interview was held in Binghamton, New York on October 21st. Assemblywoman Lupardo is up for re-election to represent the 126th Assembly seat in New York State Assembly. She […]
A day with George Phillips on the campaign trail - unfettered access revealed pt 2
Rating 4.00 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
Continuing from Part 1
Upon entering the Kingston, New York Holliday Inn, George Phillips met with Mayor Ed Koch and Ronald Lauder for a quick bite and to discuss various campaign and political matters. Michael Vass did not enter or attend this meeting. Instead we went over to the […]
Full coverage of President Clinton in Binghamton, New York
Rating 3.67 out of 5
[?]Written by Michael Vass
One of the great things about being independent of the major media is the fact that we can provide unedited, complete coverage of events, debates, and interviews. In doing so we provide more than just a soundbite, we provide the information that voters need to make a full […]
