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Stone Cold Blue
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Here for news and cute animals. Oh, and to resist. Supporter of Feds and views are my own. Don’t mistake my kindness for weakness.
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · Jan 30
a man with a beard is standing in front of a frozen wall with the word hodor written on it .
Alt: a man with a beard is standing in front of a frozen wall with the word hodor written on it .
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Watchdog Progressive @watchdogprg.bsky.social · 1h
‘Using us as political pawns’: federal workers reel over threats of firings and withheld back pay. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Using us as political pawns’: federal workers reel over threats of firings and withheld back pay
Employees express growing anxiety over their pay – and the future of their jobs – amid the US government shutdown
www.theguardian.com
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 3h
Good morning, @arlie.bsky.social! Sorry about that. We are trying to break up the storm down here for ya. Stay safe! 💙🩵
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 3h
Good morning, @raykwong.bsky.social!
a yellow cup of coffee with a yellow flower and a butterfly with the words good morning
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 3h
Good morning, @moberzan.bsky.social!
a butterfly is flying over a bunch of flowers with the words good morning have a great day
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 3h
🤣 No, you’re just using your time wisely!
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 3h
Looks delicious!
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 4h
Good morning, @dougfiu.bsky.social!
a cup of coffee with a rose on a saucer and the words `` good morning '' on it .
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 4h
Good morning, @jaybird54.bsky.social!
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 4h
Stay dry! 🙌
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 4h
May we all experience that same level of relaxation soon! 🧘‍♀️
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 4h
Good thing I have a case, @schfinkes.bsky.social. I need a whole can to myself too! 🤣
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 4h
Good morning, @oldmanhippy.com!
We’re experiencing some weather here on the US east coast. Have a good day! 💙🩵
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 4h
Yikes!
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 4h
Hi, @bluthrunthru.bsky.social!
Bringing some hot cocoa to share at this beautiful retreat today! Extra whip, of course. 💙🩵
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 4h
House tells members to hide in their districts to avoid swearing in Arizona’s democratic rep that would give the final signature needed for a vote on the Epstein files, and ensures the shutdown will last at least another week:

www.politico.com/live-updates...
House will stay out of session next week as Senate works to solve shutdown
Democrats called it a bid to avoid an uncomfortable vote on Jeffrey Epstein.
www.politico.com
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 15h
And of course they are leaking this to spread fear.

“But an administration official granted anonymity to discuss the layoffs said they hit agencies including: Interior, Homeland Security, Treasury, EPA, Commerce, Education, Energy, HHS and HUD.”
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 15h
Of course they are deploying the deplorable tactics: “Vought sounds layoff siren: ‘The RIFs have begun’” via @politico.com:

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Vought sounds layoff siren: ‘The RIFs have begun’
At least nine agencies appear to be affected.
www.politico.com
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 15h
This article is about RIFs—actually firing people. Separate issue.

Furloughed workers are not working and not getting paid. Excepted workers are working and not getting paid. Every agency has a combination of excepted and furloughed workers depending on their funding situation and functions.
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 15h
Of course they are deploying the deplorable tactics: “Vought sounds layoff siren: ‘The RIFs have begun’” via @politico.com:

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Vought sounds layoff siren: ‘The RIFs have begun’
At least nine agencies appear to be affected.
www.politico.com
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 15h
“Mass firings hit CDC” via @politico.com:

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Mass firings hit CDC
Notices of the Trump administration’s reduction-in-force arrived late Friday, several former and current agency employees told POLITICO.
www.politico.com
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Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 23h
There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 19h
Dozens of employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — including “disease detectives,” high-ranking scientists and the entire Washington office — were notified late Friday that they were losing their jobs as part of the Trump administration’s latest round of federal layoffs.
Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials
www.nytimes.com
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 18h
Thanks for the mention, @moberzan.bsky.social!
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 1d
Be your fabulous self!! 🩷🩵🤍
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 1d
Same. Bizarro World.
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Stone Cold Blue @stonecoldblue.bsky.social · 1d
Actually, depending on the agency and when they are paid, many receive at least a partial paycheck tomorrow (9/20-10/4). Since 10/1 was 1.5 weeks into the PP, that’s about a 3/4 paycheck. If agencies had carryover funds and were allowed to use them, some will receive full checks.
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