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repmarkdesaulnier.bsky.social
Representing CA-10. Member of @transportdems.bsky.social @democrats-edworkforce.house.gov and House Ethics Committee. Dad, amateur historian, marathon runner & former small business owner.
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President Trump claimed last week to “love and cherish” Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, programs that tens of millions of seniors, children, and working families rely on, yet he is planning sweeping cuts to the budgets of these programs and massive firings of their federal staff (1/2).

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Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire, has made extreme cuts to critical services tens of millions of Americans rely on. Meanwhile, he is one of the biggest beneficiaries of taxpayer dollars, receiving at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies, and tax credits (1/2).

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In the wake of several aviation safety incidents, I joined @abc7kristensze.bsky.social to discuss why President Trump and Elon Musk’s decimation of the FAA could make us less safe (1/2).

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Across the Acalanes Union High School District, Black Student Unions are marking Black History Month with speaker events and movie nights, all culminating in a district-wide BSU dance at Las Lomas. Check out more below.

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When it comes to which party embodies fiscal responsibility, the record is clear – every Democratic president since John F. Kennedy has left office with a better deficit than they inherited and every Republican president since Nixon has left their successor with a worse deficit (1/2).

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President Trump and shadow President Elon Musk have shamefully turned their backs on those who served our nation, firing 6,000 veterans who worked for federal agencies like the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs (1/2).

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The President has mocked disabled people and recently signaled that discrimination in the workplace and in education is permissible under his Administration (1/2).

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House Republicans voted yesterday to support an extreme budget that would gut programs that millions of Americans rely on, including those right here in CA-10. I proudly joined all my fellow Democrats in opposing these devastating cuts.

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The Trump Administration’s cuts to the Federal Aviation Administration are making our skies less safe as we’ve seen over and over these past few weeks (1/2).

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I, along with every House Democrat, just voted NO on the Republican budget scheme that would give massive tax cuts to the ultrawealthy by cutting programs millions of Americans rely on like Medicaid, SNAP, & school lunches (1/2).

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House Republicans are trying to pass a budget that would risk cutting almost a trillion dollars in Medicaid, threatening health care for tens of millions of Americans, all so they can give even more tax cuts to their ultrawealthy donors (1/2).

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Over the past month, the Administration, led by unelected billionaire Elon Musk, has made a flurry of dangerous, and often unconstitutional, executive actions while doing nothing to drive down costs for American families (1/2)

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Today marks 3 years since Russia’s brutal & unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. In the wake of the Administration’s moves to abandon our ally Ukraine and appease Russia, I’m reflecting on my 2017 trip to Ukraine when I met with leaders there who were dedicated to promoting democracy (1/2).

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Last night’s town hall was an opportunity to hear directly from members of our community about their concerns regarding the Administration’s illegal and dangerous actions. (1/2)

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Join our town hall TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m. about the President’s & DOGE head Elon Musk’s attempts to undermine the federal government and kneecap programs that serve the American people (1/3).

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I attended last night's Martinez Council meeting to share info on how our team can support the City, especially in the wake of the fire at the Martinez Refining Company. I look forward to our continued partnership to serve the people of Martinez.

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Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill was recently recognized for outstanding efforts to make learning materials more accessible to students, thanks in part to $1 million in federal funding that I helped secure (1/2)

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The Contra Costa Family Justice Center provides critical services to victims of interpersonal violence including domestic violence & sexual assault. I toured the brand-new South County location in Danville today, which will allow the organization to serve more clients along the 680 corridor.

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I visited the Valley Oak Respite Center in Danville along with @alzimpact.bsky.social to meet with people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers and discuss recent federal bills that would drive progress on Alzheimer’s research, care, & support.

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For years, I advocated on behalf of people incarcerated at FCI Dublin who were subjected to unconscionable abuse & deplorable living conditions, which culminated in the necessary closure of the prison with the Bureau of Prisons deeming it too dangerous & uninhabitable for people in its custody (1/2)

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Thanks to the Walnut Creek City Council for having me at their meeting tonight to share an update from Washington, D.C., including how the recent federal funding freeze threats could impact the city.

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Our next Black Student Union spotlight is at Liberty High School in Brentwood where students had the chance to share what Black excellence means to them. Happy Black History Month!

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Following an overwhelming response to our last town hall, I’m hosting another one this Thursday to hear your concerns about the new Administration’s threats to federal programs you rely on and provide an update on what Democrats are doing to fight back. RSVP: desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp.

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On this President’s Day, I am reflecting on the patriotic leadership of Presidents Washington and Lincoln who saw themselves not as kings, but as public servants and who strived above all else to unify Americans and preserve our democracy.

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While the new Administration has threatened programs that feed hungry kids and seniors, keep us safe, and provide essential health care services, it has done nothing to lower everyday costs for Americans (1/2).

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The new Administration’s actions, many spearheaded by unelected billionaire & DOGE head Elon Musk, are impacting our neighbors here in CA-10 & we’ll be highlighting their stories (1/5).

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North is wishing everyone in CA-10 a very Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Happy Valentine’s Day #CA10! Our team delivered these handmade valentines from elementary schoolers to the Martinez VA Medical Center and Veterans Service Office to thank our local veterans.

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Senate Republicans just confirmed RFK Jr. to lead HHS & put YOUR family's health care at risk. An anti-vax conspiracist who knows nothing about essential programs people rely on just became the most powerful health official.

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