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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 6d

That’s unacceptable. I’ll continue working with local, state, and federal partners to lower energy costs, create good-paying jobs, and move our energy sector forward.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 6d

Instead, it represents a dangerous move by the President to punish states that disagree with him politically, regardless of the economic harm to the Americans who live there.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 6d

This decision — which includes projects that would have created hundreds of jobs in our district — does nothing to address rising energy costs or strengthen American energy independence.

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Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in blue states

Critics argue the move is politically motivated and could raise energy costs.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 9d

Republican leadership — who currently control the House, the Senate, and the White House — have refused to negotiate with us, so I wanted to share exactly what these health care cuts will mean for our district.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 9d

I’m back in D.C. ready to work with anyone to reverse the GOP’s extreme health care cuts and pass a budget that lowers costs for American families.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 12d

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Millions of Americans are facing food stamp cuts as grocery costs continue to rise

The Republicans' "big, beautiful" spending and tax law will result in cuts to food stamp benefits for many Americans, experts say.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 12d

Between cuts to SNAP and rising grocery costs, families across the country are struggling to afford basic necessities. We should be working on lowering costs and making life easier for our communities, not ripping health care and food away from those who need it most.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 12d

This is why the GOP budget is so harmful: millions of Americans – including seniors, veterans, foster youth, and workers – are soon going to lose their ability to put food on the table.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 15d

Using the government to stifle free speech is dangerous and un-American.

We are starting down a treacherous path, with an administration that continues to weaponize their power to punish their critics.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 22d

We’ve lost people who study infectious diseases, track natural disasters, hold polluters accountable, and keep our country safe from threats. We are all more vulnerable after months without their work.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 22d

On Friday, a judge confirmed that the administration's order to fire thousands of probationary workers earlier this year was illegal. But even if these workers choose to return to their jobs, the damage is already done

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...

Mass Firing of Probationary Federal Employees Was Illegal, Judge Rules

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 30

Every second counts when fighting a fire like this one — Border Patrol’s decision to risk safety, slow operations down, and refuse to provide transparency is not acceptable.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 30

Two men were detained in Washington while fighting the Bear Gulch fire — one of the largest active wildfires in the U.S.

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Border Patrol arrests 2 firefighters battling Bear Gulch Fire in Washington

Border Patrol arrests 2 firefighters battling Bear Gulch Fire in Washington.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 28

I called on my Congressional colleagues to push back against these proposed cuts, and work towards a bipartisan budget that helps the EPA keep communities like ours safe.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Administration recently proposed drastic cuts to the EPA's budget, which would hurt the agency's ability to hold bad actors accountable and monitor toxins in the air and water.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 28

I joined local leaders, advocates, and the Climate Action Campaign to speak about the importance of protecting residents in our district who are affected by the Chiquita Canyon and Sunshine Canyon Landfills.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 26

The President's move to fire a sitting Federal Reserve Governor would raise inflation, crush the dollar and throw our economy into turmoil.

The courts must step in -- if we lose independence in the Federal Reserve, it's game over.

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you, @georgewhitesides.bsky.social for supporting NTEU Chapter 233 and the IRS employees in Santa Clarita!
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Rep. George Whitesides Raises Concerns Over Planned Santa Clarita IRS Office Closure

SANTA CLARITA, CA – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) wrote to Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent over the planned September 30th closure of the Santa Clarita IRS Post of Duty Office, raising q...

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 21

Nearly 1 in 10 households face severe energy burdens, spending over 10% of their income just to keep the lights on. We need policies that lower costs, protect ratepayers, and prioritize affordable, reliable energy.

www.npr.org/2025/08/16/n...

Electricity prices are climbing more than twice as fast as inflation

Electricity prices are rising more than twice as fast as overall inflation. That's especially costly during the dog days of summer when air conditioners are working hardest. In addition to hot weath...

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 21

We need an all-of-the-above energy strategy — but the administration’s attacks on renewables are driving up prices.

Electricity costs are now rising more than twice as fast as inflation, forcing too many families to choose between paying the power bill and covering essentials.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 12

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 12

My new bill, the Statistical Agency Integrity and Independence Act, would prevent this type of political action in the future.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 12

Putting highly partisan economist EJ Antoni in charge of the government's Bureau of Labor Statistics is sure to lead to less confidence in US economic numbers, less confidence in the US dollar, and less confidence in the US treasury market. Bad for the USA.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Jul 24

Hundreds of NASA scientists are raising the alarm — and they’re right to. Gutting science funding doesn’t just hurt missions, it threatens jobs, innovation, and American leadership in space. I stand with the workers behind the Voyager Declaration.

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Safety is at Risk Warn NASA Staffers in Protest Letter

Draconian budget and staff cuts could mean another Challenger disaster, warn current and former NASA employees.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Jul 22

Chad was a steady, grounding presence in our community, always lifting others up while working to make our community better. His legacy of service, generosity, and leadership will not be forgotten.

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