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One thing that popped out of YouGov polling this week: The idea of Musk making money off his access is VERY unpopular.
February 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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BREAKING: Republican Mike Sen. Crapo has blocked Sen. Sanders' Social Security Expansion Act from getting a vote.

The bill would have increased benefits across the board, raised cost of living adjustments, and extended the solvency of Social Security for 75 years.
February 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Rubio terminated 5800 USAID contracts – more than 90% of its foreign aid programs – in defiance of the courts.

Here’s a list of just some of the lifesaving awards that were terminated. Nearly all were Congressionally mandated. They’ve saved millions of lives. 🧵
February 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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BREAKING: The mass firing of upwards of 1,800 workers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including top climate scientists and weather forecasters, has begun.

The firings reportedly include workers at the National Weather Service.
February 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Gutting Alzheimer's research.

First reported more than a week ago -- and as yet, this has not been undone. Republicans appear to have not said a word about it.

abcnews.go.com/Politics/tru...

See also...
newrepublic.com/article/1917...

See also...
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
February 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM