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@chrismurphyct.bsky.social: It’s 4am—still debating the Republicans’ billionaire tax giveaway. We offered an amendment to say no tax cut for those making over $10m. Every Republican voted no. So we tried $100m. Every Repub voted no. So we tried $500m! Every Republican a no. See what’s going on?

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“There’s a real possibility we’re just a few reckless DOGE cuts away from retirees not getting Social Security” Trump promised lower prices & interest rates. Instead, his tariffs fuel inflation & GOP offsets threaten Medicaid + food aid for millions. Former Biden CEA Chair Jared Bernstein explains.

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If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general. If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.

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“The ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in size to 48 cases, mostly in children and teens, making it the state’s worst in nearly 30 years.” apnews.com/article/meas...

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Your good new story for the day. I just received a message from a landlord in Florida. He has lost over $30,000 in rentals since Canadians began the boycott. Canadians are doing their part. LET'S TAKE THE BOYCOTT INTERNATIONAL. We invite allied nations to boycott all things American.

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If you live in New York State and think Gov. Kathy Hochul should remove the corrupt mayor of NYC, give her a call or send her a letter.

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Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.

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Have you been asked, as a federal worker, to do something you don't want to do? But they won't put it in writing? DON'T DO IT. If they're going to punish you? MAKE THEM PUT IT IN WRITING. ALL OF IT. Document, document, document. Act confused. Be confused! Go slow. Require clarity. Lots. Document

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Not for nothing but everyone realizes that these teenagers and 20 somethings who have complete access to the Treasury payment source code are now #1 espionage recruitment targets for Russia and China, right?

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The men carrying out Musk's coup are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran. Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...

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I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter! buttondown.com/5calls

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Hey, while we're talking about erasing history: In 1949 the US military held its first Aeriel Gunnery Competition, later known as "Top Gun." The best of the best competed in dogfighting and other skills. The team that won, was the 332nd: The Tuskegee airmen. So they refused to announce a winner🤡

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“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.” Diary of Anne Frank January 13, 1943

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CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) has provided real-time data and analysis about disease outbreaks and emerging health threats without a break every week since 1960. Until today.

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Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is the Christian that Franklin Graham failed to be.

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Tell everyone you know.

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I’m the daughter of a fighter pilot and even I’m in awe of these pilots because JAYSUS

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This is important

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Anybody thought say oh the Gulf of Americas. It is more representative of all the countries 😉

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I love how Denmark isn’t taking any shit from Donald Trump. 🇩🇰 🤣

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Cancelling $4T in taxes for 815 billionaires but not $1.7T in student debt for 40M Americans is the modern version of let them eat cake.

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Blessings for the life of Nikki Giovanni. I took a class with her wife Ginny Fowler that discussed Nikki’s poetry last year. Remarkable woman.

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Any body see the movie Conclave? I did not see the final twist coming.

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Democrats must tap into the rage about healthcare that has exploded in recent days as the GOP is now set to allow millions to lose coverage under the ACA, according to Congressional Budget Office. www.dailykos.com/stories/2024...

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