Dave Asher
daveasher.bsky.social
Dave Asher
@daveasher.bsky.social
Finally retired (for the 3d time). Army Aviator; UW Pro. & Cont Ed, CFO; 20 years on Kirkland City Council. Active environmentalist & Democrat (48 Leg. Dist.) Still having fun!
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December 16, 2024 at 12:13 AM
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Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (November 18th-22nd)

The week's major votes included House passage of a dangerous bill that would give the executive branch the power to unilaterally shut down nonprofits on the pretense that they have a connection to terrorism and Senate…
Last Week In Congress: How Cascadia’s U.S. lawmakers voted (November 18th-22nd)
The week's major votes included House passage of a dangerous bill that would give the executive branch the power to unilaterally shut down nonprofits on the pretense that they have a connection to terrorism and Senate confirmation of many Biden judicial nominees.
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November 26, 2024 at 5:30 AM
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November 26, 2024 at 1:29 AM
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Who Are These Federal Workers Trump Wants to Fire? www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
November 23, 2024 at 9:19 PM
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The usual suspects are out there yelling "There are 23 million government workers! Fire most of them!" No awareness that most work for local governments, and most of *them* are schoolteachers. Federal employment hasn't grown since the 1950s
November 23, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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I like this feisty version of General Milley!
November 21, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Break is over! Now is the time for each of our organizations to re-evaluate & re-build our progressive programs to develop pockets of strength from the library board to the Congress. Bring in those that have strayed or become disaffected. Build the Resistance!
November 22, 2024 at 6:30 AM