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Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 3d

In Missouri, House District8

45,000 are enrolled in ACA marketplace plans (6% of population)
43,000 received subsidies

if the Congress does not extend the enhanced subsidies set to expire, premiums will rise an estimated 125%
www.kff.org/affordable-c...

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Economic Policy Institute @epi.org · 5d

In 2024, CEOs were paid 281x as much as a typical worker 📈

CEOs don’t work 281x harder than you.

They’re not 281x smarter.

They just get to set their own pay.

Learn more: www.epi.org/blog/ceo-pay...

CEO pay increased in 2024 and is now 281 times that of the typical worker: New EPI landing page has all the details

After two uncharacteristic years of decline in 2022 and 2023, the pay for chief executive officers (CEOs) of the 350 largest firms in the U.S. increased in 2024. As of the latest data available, reali...

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 4d

Using military lawyers as immigration judges further erodes the line between the military and civilian government. bit.ly/3Ipkr8Z

Using Military Lawyers as Immigration Judges is Ill-Advised and Potentially Illegal

It violates individual rights and is an inappropriate use of the military.

www.brennancenter.org

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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities @centeronbudget.bsky.social · 4d

This week at CBPP, we focused on the #FederalBudget, #health, #FoodAssistance, and #IncomeSecurity. www.cbpp.org/blog/in-case...

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Dean Baker @deanbaker13.bsky.social · 4d

Healthcare cost growth slowed sharply after Obamacare passed. deanbaker22.substack.com/p/health-car... Republicans who claim costs exploded are lying, but what else is new.

Health Care Cost Growth Slowed Sharply After Obamacare

Republicans who say healthcare costs were soaring under Biden are lying.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 4d

“.. like a toppled Confederate general forced back onto a public square, the Donald Trump Jeffrey Epstein statue has risen from the rubble to stand gloriously on the National Mall once again,” the group’s statement said.

@nytimes.com
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Statue of Trump and Epstein Holding Hands Returns to National Mall

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ghost malone ergo propter malone @proptermalone.bsky.social · 6d

won’t show up in ADP, would in BLS

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 7d

Whoa, White House withdraws Trump’s controversial nominee to lead BLS after ousting predecessor over jobs data
www.cnn.com/2025/09/30/p...

White House withdraws Trump’s controversial nominee to lead BLS after ousting predecessor over jobs data | CNN Politics

The White House has sent paperwork to the Senate to withdraw the nomination of E.J. Antoni as head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, three sources told CNN.

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Ben Casselman @bencasselman.bsky.social · 9d

The Department of Labor has released its plan in the event of a government shutdown.
Key takeaway for econ data: There will NOT be a jobs report on Friday (or any subsequent data releases) if funding isn't restored in time. #NumbersDay #EconSky
www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov...

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 12d

More people should be talking about this.

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Michael Derby @michaelsderby.bsky.social · 11d

Falsely labeling Portland as “war ravaged,” Trump targets military at American city. Via Reuters

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 11d

BREAKING: Trump says he'll send troops to Portland, Oregon, as he expands military deployments in U.S. cities.

Trump says he'll send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle 'domestic terrorists'

President Donald Trump says he'll send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities.

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 11d

Troops. In an American city. Using full force.

Your now-regular reminder that Republican members of Congress are letting this happen.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11d

Trump says he’s authorized Hegseth to use “Full Force” against Antifa in “War ravaged” Portland

At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists. I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

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John Schmitt @jschmittwdc.bsky.social · 11d

I think what we're all really waiting for is the release of the classified government files on the Boston Brave's mysterious 4-0 upset victory over the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1914 World Series.

#epstein #ameliaearhart #trump #conniemack #baseball #coverup

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Hi, it's Abby. Yep. @itsabbyyep.bsky.social · 11d

Speaker Mike Johnson is delaying the swearing in of newly elected Adelita Grijalva to stop the vote to release the Epstein Files
www.yahoo.com/news/article...

The GOP Effort to Hide the Epstein Files Just Hit a Disgusting New Low

Republicans are attempting to delay swearing in a recently-elected Democratic member of Congress so she can’t become the tie-breaking vote to release the Epstein files.

www.yahoo.com

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The Upshot @upshot.nytimes.com · 11d

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Tracking U.S. Measles Outbreaks (Gift Article)

As new cases are reported, our maps show the spread of the virus.

www.nytimes.com

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Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 11d

The National Weather Service is struggling to maintain its weather forecasting operations due to significant staffing cuts under the Trump administration.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

National Weather Service at ‘breaking point’ as storm approaches

The National Weather Service is struggling to maintain its weather forecasting operations due to significant staffing cuts under the Trump administration.

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Adam Bonica @adambonica.bsky.social · 12d

I’m starting to notice a trend in the polling data…

—Top Public Worry: Corruption

—Biggest problem in Fed Gov: Corruption

—Top fear: Corruption

—What one word would you use to describe American government?: “Corrupt”

It’s almost like voters are trying to tell us something.

Top 10 American Fears of 2024 (Chapman Survey)
Horizontal bar chart ranking the top fears of Americans (percentage “afraid” or “very afraid”):
1. Corrupt government officials (65.2%, top fear for years).
2. Loved ones becoming seriously ill (58.4%).
3. Cyberterrorism (58.3%).
4. Loved ones dying (57.8%).
5. Russia using nuclear weapons (55.8%).
6. Not having enough money for the future (55.7%).
7. U.S. becoming involved in another world war (55.0%).
8. North Korea using nuclear weapons (55.0%).
9. Terrorist attack (52.7%).
10. Biological warfare (52.5%).
Red bars display percentages; small arrows indicate change from 2023 rankings.

Top Public Worries in the U.S. (Yale & GMU poll, May 2025)
Stacked bar chart of worries among U.S. adults. Categories ranked by share “very worried”:
• Government corruption (54% very worried, top issue).
• Other leading concerns: cost of living (48%), the economy (47%), state of democracy (44%), disruption of federal services (44%), cultural/social divisions (36%), treatment of immigrants (35%), global warming (29%), crime (26%).
• Lower worries include job security (17%), health (16%), and being targeted because of identity/beliefs (15%).
Green shades show “very/somewhat worried,” yellow/orange shades show “not very/not at all worried.

Perceptions of Federal Government Problems (AP-NORC poll)
Bar chart showing the percentage of U.S. adults who consider various issues in the federal government to be a major problem, minor problem, or not a problem.
• Corruption: Overall 70% major, 22% minor, 7% not a problem. Higher among Republicans (78%) than Democrats (63%).
• Inefficiency: 65% major overall, with Republicans (81%) much higher than Democrats (55%).
• Red tape (bureaucracy): 59% major overall, with Republicans (73%) higher than Democrats (47%).
• Civil servants unwilling to implement president’s agenda: More partisan split—Republicans 56% major problem, Democrats 20% major problem; overall 34% major, 36% minor, 28% not a problem.
Title: “Majority of the public believe corruption, inefficiency, and red tape are major problems in the federal government.

Word Cloud of How People Describe American Government (Berkeley Democracy Policy Lab)
Large central word: “Corrupt.” Other prominent words: Broken, Chaotic, Dysfunctional, Shit, Clueless, Divided, Inefficient, Crooked, Hijacked, Justice, Woke, Bloated, Untrustworthy, Hopeless, Frustrated, Disastrous, Messy, Sneaky, Turmoil, Delusional. Smaller scattered words include both negative and neutral terms such as Crap, Important, Poder, Resilient, Unfocused, Needs Help. Visual emphasizes “Corrupt” as the dominant public perception.

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 11d

Wow, Sinclair caved.

‘Sinclair indicated in a statement that ABC did not accept any of its proposals.’

www.cnn.com/2025/09/26/m...

Sinclair ends its Jimmy Kimmel boycott | CNN Business

The blackout of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is halfway over.

www.cnn.com

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Economic Policy Institute @epi.org · 12d

"The H-1B visa program is deeply flawed. But Trump's new $100,000 fee on employers won’t fix it," says EPI's @dcosta.bsky.social.

There are much better ways to fix the H-1B program and protect workers. Learn more in Costa's @msnbc.com op-ed:

www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

Opinion | Trump cited my research to criticize H-1B visas. But his solution is all wrong.

The program is deeply flawed. But a new $100,000 fee on employers won’t fix it — and could have unintended consequences.

www.msnbc.com

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Monique Morrissey @moniquemorrissey.bsky.social · Feb 6

ICYMI, @epi.org has two new resources for researchers and anyone tracking Trump actions:
data.epi.org
www.epi.org/policywatch/
#EconSky

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) shuts down USAID and State Dept. seeks to absorb parts of the agency and eliminate the rest

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by billionaire Elon Musk and a team of his followers, entered the offices of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), shuttering much ...

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John Schmitt @jschmittwdc.bsky.social · 12d

Great #quarto #revealjs resource by @emilhvitfeldt.bsky.social:
slidecrafting-book.com

h/t @benzipperer.org

Screenshot from linked website:

Slidecrafting
Making beautiful slides with reveal.js and Quarto
Author Emil Hvitfeldt
Published September 24, 2025

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Center for Economic and Policy Research @ceprdc.bsky.social · 12d

In 2025, teachers are paid nearly 27% LESS than others with the same education. That's the LARGEST gap on record since the late 1970s. Adjusted for inflation, teachers actually earn less today than a DECADE ago. Closing this gap is essential for our schools’ future. @epi.org

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John Schmitt @jschmittwdc.bsky.social · 12d

Attention: John Roberts

Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 12d

OUR BATHROOM MIRRORS ARE VITAL TO OUR NATIONAL SECURITY

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Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 12d

Occupations with Large Shares of Workers Who Rely on Individual Market Coverage www.kff.org/affordable-c...

Occupations with Large Shares of Workers Who Rely on Individual Market Coverage | KFF

This analysis examines the share of adult workers in occupations that rely more heavily on individual market coverage for health insurance, which is largely made up by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Ma...

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