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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 2h

The last thing our economy needs during this shutdown is more financial pain and unemployment. Tell our reps to condemn Trump's layoffs and threat to withhold backpay:

Fitzpatrick 215 579-8102
McCormick 215-405-9660
Fetterman 215 241-1090

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

White House budget chief says US government job cuts have begun

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump's administration has begun laying off federal workers on Friday during the government shutdown, with a White House budget office spokesperson characterizin...

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 21h

Take a moment to thank Governor Shaprio for filing an amicus brief in Oregon's lawsuit against national guard deployment: www.pa.gov/form/governo...

If the Trump wants safer cities, he can invest in our local public safety and violence prevention programs - not send in the military to intimidate.

Gov. Shapiro warns Trump: No National Guard deployment in Pa.

Gov. Shapiro joined two dozen other Democratic governors in sending President Trump an equivocal message that they are in charge - not the president - of the National Guard.

www.pennlive.com

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 3d

A fact-check of a billionare-funded mailer on judicial retention.

If Jeffrey Yass has to resort to misinformation to win your vote, he has an ulterior and self-serving motive.

Fight misinformation and vote YES on retention.

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 4d

Bucks County Sheriff officers now identifying as immigration officers. Vote Fred Harran out on November 4th!

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 4d

In 2016, Apple refused to help the FBI unlock terrorists' phones, and filed lawsuit after lawsuit to resist.

Today, it completely caves Trump admin pressure to remove ICEBlock with no resistance whatsoever.

It's a good time to boycott Apple.

www.npr.org/2025/10/03/n...

Legal experts condemn Apple bowing to White House's request to remove ICE tracking app

It's the latest example of tech giants bowing to pressure from the Trump administration. Legal experts say the developer of the app has free speech rights that may have been violated.

www.npr.org

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 8d

Since the GOP is such a goat rodeo that they can't get their own members to do their jobs, they need Democrat votes. And Democrats are using that leverage to ensure the GOP doesn't kill our healthcare system and impoverish Americans by gutting the ACA.

That's the truth.

www.npr.org/2025/10/02/n...

Furloughs, closures and mass firings threats: What's next in the shutdown fight

On the first day of the government shutdown, Republicans and Democrats traded blame while a small bipartisan group of senators began to negotiate.

www.npr.org

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 8d

Let's level. The Republican Party controls the House, the Senate and the Presidency. They OWN this government shutdown.

Republicans may be trying to blame this on Democrats, but that is as blatant as lie as they have ever told. Don't believe it.

a poster that says hold them accountable in white on a black background

ALT: a poster that says hold them accountable in white on a black background

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 9d

Since Fitzpatrick says he wouldn't back the Big Ugly Bill because of Medicaid cuts, he should stand with Democrats on restoring Medicaid funding as a condition of ending the shutdown.

He can't just care about Medicaid when it's politically convenient for him.

PA - 215 579-8102
DC - 202 225-4276

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 10d

Fantastic testimony by Make the Road PA and the Welcome Project PA about how Harran's 287(g) agreement has already caused fear in the community, including among citizens who feel they are likely to be mistaken as undocumented.

www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/l...

Bucks County ICE program's fate to be decided before the election Nov. 4, judge says

New details have emerged in the lawsuit against the Bucks County's sheriff's enrollment in a 287g program used to help ICE enforce immigration law.

www.phillyburbs.com

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 11d

Billionaire-funded mailers are flat out lying about PA Supreme Court Justices' voting records.

Don't succumb to misinformation. Protect your rights under PA's constitution by voting YES to retain.

www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 14d

With a federal shutdown looming, a weakening jobs market and inflation climbing, adding Trump's additional tariffs are only causing more economic pain.

Tell our reps to speak out against them:
Fitzpatrick 215 579-8102
McCormick 215-405-9660
Fetterman 215 241-1090

www.npr.org/2025/09/26/n...

Trump to place import taxes on drugs, home furnishings and heavy trucks

President Trump said he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.

www.npr.org

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 15d

Tell Fitzpatrick if he is truly against waste he will work to hold DOGE accountable for the costs associated with the firing and rehiring of hundreds of GSA employees and empty leases.

The reductions created costly confusion and failed to deliver any savings.

PA - 215 579-8102
DC - 202 225-4276

Trump administration rehires hundreds of federal employees laid off by DOGE

Hundreds of laid-off federal employees who managed government workspaces are being called back to their jobs as the Trump administration walks back plans to slash its real estate portfolio.

apnews.com

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 17d

For 90 years, Presidents respected the bipartisanship and independence of agencies like the FTC.

To preserve the mission of these agencies, our reps need to issue new protections against firing of their board members:

Fitzpatrick 215 579-8102
McCormick 215-405-9660
Fetterman 215 241-1090

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire -- for now -- remaining Democrat on FTC

At issue is whether the president has the authority to dismiss the heads of those agencies that are protected by Congress.

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 18d

The Pentagon is trying to control what information the press can report on. Free press is an important safeguard against military overreach and abuse.

Tell our reps to speak out on Hegseth's censorship of the press:
Fitzpatrick 215 579-8102
McCormick 215-405-9660
Fetterman 215 241-1090

Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon

The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.

www.npr.org

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 21d

So when you are confronting the deluge of anti-democratic statements and actions from this Administration, just say to yourself "what would Renee do?" and then go out and do THAT. We are going to need some serious Renee energy in the coming days, week, months and years.

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 21d

...and Renee said "This is how fascism starts. First they attack the women, then they attack the newspapers, then they change the courts." Renee saw what was coming.

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 21d

...she had been forced to wear with her, and took it up to Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick's office to show him, and to talk to him about the dangers of fascism. He didn't see her.

In 2016, when Trump was running the first time and said awful things about women, Renee turned to her daughter and...

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 21d

Renee was a member of our group and she passed away last fall. She was born in 1923 in France. She was persecuted by the Nazis as a teen. In fact, the first time many of us met her was at an early 2017 Fridays with Fitzpatrick event, and she brought the badge - the one in the picture upthread...

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 21d

Earlier this week the president spewed out another of his executive orders where he declared "Antifa" is a terrorist entity. Setting aside the fact that 'antifa' is an idea - anti-fascism - and not an organization, it is time to show you what it looks like to be anti-fascist.

This is Renee.

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 21d

Ask that our reps to hold oversight investigations into the FCC - no government authority should threaten to withhold licenses because they don't like the a program criticizing Trump.

Fitzpatrick 215 579-8102
McCormick 215-405-9660
Fetterman 215 241-1090

www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/f...

FCC Chair Threatens Jimmy Kimmel Over Charlie Kirk Monologue Comments; ABC Pulls Show

ABC has suspend 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in the wake of Brendan Carr threatening ABC affiliates following the late-night host's comments about the suspected Kirk shooter's politics.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 23d

To celebrate Constitution Day, Pa-01 constituents of Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick drafted letters to him, reminding him of his oath of office. Many chose to deliver them in person.

We asked folks to gather letters from friends and family as well, and one superstar volunteer brought in 83 letters!

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 23d

We showed up yesterday to protest 287(g) in Bucks County: everyone in our community deserves to be able to trust local law enforcement and go to them for help without fear of deportation.

www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/b...

Judge hears lawsuit against ICE training Bucks County Sheriffs deputies

Residents and community activists showed up at a courthouse in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to oppose the sheriff's attempts to train deputies as ICE officers under the 287 G Program.

www.nbcphiladelphia.com

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 23d

More from yesterday's 287(g) rally and hearing attendance. Implementing 287(g) without the commissioners' consent is illegal and will erode community trust in local law enforcement.
www.phillyburbs.com/picture-gall...

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 23d

Yesterday, Indivisible showed up to oppose 287g in court, along with Make the Road and the ACLU, and we will continue to show up to defeat Sheriff Haran and vote in Danny Ceisler For Sheriff @dannyceisler.bsky.social at the polls in November.

www.inquirer.com/news/bucks-c...

In court testimony, Bucks County sheriff insists controversial ICE partnership will not affect law-abiding residents

Bucks County residents rallied against Sheriff Fred Harran's partnership with ICE Tuesday ahead of a critical court hearing.

www.inquirer.com

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Indivisible Bucks County @indivisiblebux.bsky.social · 23d

PA-01 stands to lose $111 million from proposed 2026 NIH cuts, including $22 million for cancer research.
Tell our reps to oppose any budget that does not protect NIH funding:
Fitzpatrick 215 579-8102
McCormick 215-405-9660
Fetterman 215 241-1090
scienceimpacts.org/report?state...

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