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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · 1d

Agree. Love that they are making it official and have been enjoying it for past few years.

KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · 2d

Cool looking trains, cannot wait to ride!

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · 15d

Stay strong, my Senator! Keep making sense and standing up for MD and the best of what the US can be.

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks @govwesmoore.bsky.social

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Sep 8

I know what you are saying but am hopeful that in MD we can fix the RFK Jr mess without having to lie 🤞

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Sep 8

@govwesmoore.bsky.social needs to fix this for us Marylanders who do not want to lie to get our COVID shot

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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · Aug 15

Major update from #SCIMaP...

FY26 House district level scorecards.

Our FY26 budget analysis tab includes clickable district info, breaking down the expected economic and job loss given the White House's budget proposal that would slash NIH research funding by >40%.

scienceimpacts.org/fy26

SCIMaP - Impacts of Federal Cuts to Science and Medical Research

View Projected Impact of the FY2026 Budget Cuts to the NIH

scienceimpacts.org

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Aug 2

Yes ❤️ wmata, have been on wmata buses (on one now) and trains (work commuter) for decades and it keeps getting better @wmata.com

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Jul 29

Very sad. Was going to order some tn and saw the news.

KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Jun 23

Yes, definitely interested! In May I did Silver line to IAD (best way to get there!) and then rail, metro and bus in Copenhagen and it was all great!

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Josh Kantor @jtkantor.bsky.social · Jun 13

"Friday I'm in Love"

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Jun 13

That is awesome!

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Apr 20

Same exact story for me!

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Apr 20

Voted on 1st day and for 1st time since becoming a DC Bar member 31 years ago.

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Apr 18

Thank you, my Senator!

KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Apr 16

Stay safe and good luck, my Senator!

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washlawyers.bsky.social @washlawyers.bsky.social · Apr 14

D.C. Bar Office Elections Open 4/15!

Those elected review & approve DC Bar policies, the Bar budget, governance for the Bar & much more. The DC Bar has more than 120,000 members. Last year only 6%, just over 7,000 members, voted in the election.

Make your voice heard! Share with your network!

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Apr 15

Thank you, my Senator!

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Apr 3

Sadly, that is what they have been counting on again.

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Apr 1

Proud of you speaking now! Thank you for speaking on behalf of and about our state! 🦀

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thank you! We have to stop and reverse the destruction and illegal actions!

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Apr 1

Keep it going! Gen X energy standing up for the American people!

KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Apr 1

Thank you @booker.senate.gov!

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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · Mar 28

Working with an interdisciplinary team, we have developed a website to communicate how the White House's proposed cuts to health research would cause losses of $16B and 68,500 jobs.

Find out how your community may be impacted.

Explore more at SCIMaP: scienceimpacts.org

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US map via scienceimpacts.org visualization of economic loss due to IDC cuts to 15% as part of Feb 7, 2025 executive order, with shading denoting intensity of cuts.

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KTownZ @ktownz.bsky.social · Mar 29

Look forward to riding. Wish the nimbys had not held it up, but excited about the progress!

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