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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance

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Big USDA’s bratty little unsanctioned sibling 🌱🐮 Real gov. Real talk. Do Right and Feed Everyone. Cut the moo shit. Roll 1D20 to increase levity. Says No to $$. #climatesmart #nutrition #urbanag #conservation #diversity #bullsonparade #renegade 🚜💨🥦🥕⚗️🏡🌎🌈🐮✊

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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · Feb 14

New USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins received by USDA today.

Her: “…a privilege beyond description to have the trust of President Donald J. Trump, and the opportunity to advance his agenda.”

Me:

FX show Archer, meme portrait of Cheryl Tunt exclaiming, “you’re not my supervisor!”

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JustBec @pickedthebear.bsky.social · 1d

@altnps.bsky.social @alt-irs.altgov.info @altssa.altgov.info @altspaceforce.altgov.info @altusda.altgov.info

This needs to be amplified. They are planning to not pay furloughed workers.

www.govexec.com/pay-benefits...

OMB deletes reference to law guaranteeing backpay to furloughed feds from shutdown guidance

An Office of Management and Budget FAQ document now states that only excepted employees forced to work without pay are guaranteed backpay at the conclusion of a lapse in appropriations.

www.govexec.com

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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

Rolled D13 in levity. Haven’t heard much of the new album yet, but in what I have, noticed a lot of inspiration came from many other artists’ work. But, I like that. I love mashups, and while these aren’t that, they pull from other songs I enjoy so I don’t mind the reflection in her work. Fight me.

emily @emilysue.bsky.social · 4d

some of the takes i have seen about this album - the swifties give phish fans a run for their money for who is the more insufferable fan base.

AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

Surprising, considering they’re trying to revert America to pre-Netscape Navigator.

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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

Did you know Bad Bunny made an appearance at the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Shakira in 2020?
#fuckthefascists

ALT Fish and Wildlife Service @altfws.altgov.info · 4d

I stand with Bad Bunny.

Who knew I needed to?

#FucktheFascists

a close up of a man 's face with a beard and hat .

Alt: a close up of a man 's face with a beard and hat .

media.tenor.com

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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

When viewing on a mobile device it fills the entire screen.

Disgusting display of partisan politics on federal agency websites placed there by the Trump Regime. It fills the entire mobile device screen when visiting the site, stating: The Radical Left Democrats shutdown the government. This government website will be updated periodically during the funding lapse for mission critical functions. President Trump has made it clear he wants to keep the government open and support those who feed, fuel, and clothe the American people.

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 5d

This is an Epstein shutdown.

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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

So happy togetherrrrr 🎶

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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

Sweep leaves and cigarette butts

AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

This has energized me to get shit done. Today we replaced 5 exterior lights around the house. ✔️

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👻🗳️Ghost of Democracy 2.0 @ominousrabbit.com · 5d

The Marinette was intercepted.

I haven't found the footage of her boarding but I'll look when I have time.

VIVA, MARINETTE

#globalsumudflotilla

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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

And bonfires.

AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

I love fireworks 😍

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Alt National Archives @altnatarchives.altgov.info · 5d

Ummm, should we be planning something special for Guy Fawkes Day this year? #FifthOfNovember #Remember

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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

Are YOU the public affairs or website development person responsible for posting this Hatch Act violation? You know you’re complicit if you don’t remove it, right? Just saying, now that you “know”… and you KNOW you know. So… just take it down and be the “hero” mmkay?

AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

📢👇 If you notice HATCH ACT VIOLATIONS please take a moment to REPORT WHAT YOU SEE to the Office of Special Council Hatch Act Hotline: (202) 254-3650 or (800) 854-2824. Hatch Act Fax: (202) 254-3700. Email [email protected] www.osc.gov

USDA official websites displays partisan messaging, stating: “The Radical Left Democrats shutdown the government. This government website will be updated periodically during the funding lapse for mission critical functions. President Trump has made it clear he wants to keep the government open and support those who feed, fuel, and clothe the American people.”

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 5d

Culture.
Heritage.
Nutrition.
A journey.

Join @FAO.org and the City of Rome at the #Seeds2Foods global exhibition for a journey of celebration and discovery of how we grow, share and enjoy food.

🔗https://buff.ly/b540YH8

#FAO80 #WorldFoodDay

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 5d

Soyboy farmers should pick themselves up by their bootstraps like the rest of us. At least we didn’t vote for Fat Satan three times.

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AltStateGov @altstategov.altgov.info · 5d

Really would be smart for a local news helicopter to established a zoomed in shot of the protests in Portland, then zoom out to show nothing happening just a couple blocks away and the rest of the city.

Millions and millions to fight voices and signs.

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Jake_Vig @jakevig.bsky.social · 5d

Dems- don't engage "you want healthcare for undocumented immigrants." Reply with "The shutdown is for one reason only- to hide the Epstein evidence that is so damaging to the White House." Every interview, every comment, every time.

Learn how to win in the court of public opinion one goddam time.

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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

It was both 🤔 I guess I’ll find out when I get back. Ain’t getting baited into an Antideficiency Act violation. Nope.

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Alt US Forest Service @altusfs.altgov.info · 5d

Likely USDA top boss Brooke Rollins, Sec. of Ag’s idea.

It’d be a big rebellion for an individual worker to alter Brooke’s banner.

Concerned citizens can report violations of Hatch Act to Office of Special Counsel.

One watchdog already reported HUD.

@madhouser.altgov.info @altusda.altgov.info

Watchdog group files Hatch Act complaint over federal agencies blaming Democrats for shutdown

A watchdog group has filed a Hatch Act complaint against two government agencies that added banners to their websites blaming the government shutdown on Democrats. Public Citizen filed the complain…

thehill.com

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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

Source osc.gov/Documents/Ou...

Understanding How the Hatch Act Applies to You. The Hatch Act generally applies to employees working in the executive branch of the federal government. The purpose of the Act is to maintain a federal workforce that is free from partisan political influence or coercion.
A Covered Employee:
• May not be a candidate for nomination or election to public office in a partisan election.
• May not use his or her official authority or influence to interfere with or affect the result of an election. For example:
> May not use his or her official title or position while engaged in political activity.
> May not invite subordinate employees to political events or otherwise suggest to subordinates that they attend political events or undertake any partisan political activity.
• May not knowingly solicit or discourage the participation in any political activity of anyone who has business before their employing office.
• May not solicit, accept, or receive a donation or contribution for a partisan political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group. For example:
> May not host a political fundraiser;
> May not invite others to a political fundraiser;
> May not sell tickets to a political fundraiser;
> May not use any e-mail account or social media to distribute, send, or forward content that solicits political contributions. May not engage in political activity
— i.e., activity
directed at the success or failure of a political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group — while the employee is on duty, in any federal room or building, while wearing a uniform or official insignia, or using any federally owned or leased vehicle. For example:
> May not distribute campaign materials;
> May not display campaign materials or items;
> May not perform campaign related chores;
> May not wear or display partisan political buttons, t-shirts, signs, or other items;
> May not make political contributions to a partisan political p…

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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

Source osc.gov/Documents/Ou...

A Guide to the Hatch Act for Federal Employees. Who We Are. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is an independent federal investigative and prosecutorial agency. Our basic authorities come from four federal statutes: the Civil Service Reform Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act, the Hatch Act, & the Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
OSC promotes compliance with the Hatch Act by providing advisory opinions about the law. Every year, OSC's Hatch Act Unit provides over a thousand advisory opinions, enabling individuals to determine whether their contemplated political activities are permitted under the Act. The Hatch Act Unit also enforces compliance with the Act by investigating alleged Hatch Act violations. Depending on the nature and severity of the violation, OSC may seek disciplinary action against an employee. OSC prosecutes Hatch Act violations before the Merit Systems Protection Board.
In addition to the prohibitions discussed herein, federal employees in the following agencies, divisions, or positions are "further-restricted" under the Hatch Act and cannot take an active part in political management or political campaigns (i.e., engage in political activity in concert with a political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group): Election Assistance Commission; Federal Election Commission; Office of the Director of National Intelligence; Central Intelligence Agency; Defense Intelligence Agency; National Geospatial Intelligence Agency; National Security Agency; National Security Council; National Security Division (DOJ); Criminal Division (DOJ); Federal Bureau of Investigation; Secret Service; Office of Criminal Investigation (IRS; Office of Investigative Programs (Customs); Office of Law Enforcement (ATF); Merit Systems Protection Board; U.S. Office of Special Counsel; Career members of the Senior Executive Service; Administrative law judges, administrative appeals judges, & contract appeals…

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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 4d

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AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 5d

Yes it’s a disgusting Hatch Act violation 🤮

AltUSDA🐮🌱 Growing America’s Recalcitrance @altusda.altgov.info · 5d

Hey federal friends, would you mind emailing yourself and seeing if you still have an out of office auto responder on and what it says? Tested mine and still don’t have my OOO message back. Did test it before leaving and know it was on. Is yours working?

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