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FACT SHEET ON CUTS TO #VETERANS' SERVICES
In 2023, one in four veterans lived in a household receiving federal assistance through #SNAP, #Medicaid, or #CHIP.

Please call your representatives and elected officials to #protest these cuts.

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June 14, 2025 Секат ria OCASIO-CORTEZ FACT SHEET ON CUTS TO VETERANS' SERVICES In 2023, one in four veterans lived in a household receiving federal assistance through SNAP, Medicaid, or CHIP. The Reconciliation Bill Jeopardizes Programs our Veterans Rely On SNAP: About 1.2 million veterans live in households that receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) DOGE Cuts Take Away Jobs from Vets The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has instituted policies that have led to massive layoffs, taking well-paying, stable jobs away from our veterans. The federal government is the biggest employer of veterans in the country, employing more than 635,000 veterans, Medicaid: 1.6 million veterans are enrolled with over half identifying as disabled. in Medicaid. Approximately 3.4 million Housing children of veterans rely on Medicaid. The Trump Administration plans to eliminate the How would work requirements laws Veteran Assistance Servicing Purchase (VASP) impact SNAP services for veterans? program, which will lead to home foreclosures for at least 60,000 veterans. Work requirements, also known as paperwork requirements, would place vulnerable veterans at greater risk of losing access to food assistance, increasing food insecurity for older veterans and veterans with disabilities. Economic Costs: In FY 2023, the average SNAP benefit for people enrolled was approximately $2,543 per year. If veterans lose access to food assistance, economic insecurity will grow. Human Impact "Both my wife and I have cancer. My cancer is Agent Orange related. Cuts and delays are affecting our treatment. Over the course of my treatment, I have had six oncologists and three GP's. My wife was diagnosed last week after a hysterectomy. The ENTIRE LOGISTICS TEAM at VA Togus Medical Center in Augusta, ME was fired. We are receiving delays in our medications." -Veteran in Maine DOGE Cuts to VA Staff The Department of Veterans Affairs will slash more than 80,00…
June 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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We are glad you are taking care of you & protecting your mental health❤️
#strongertogether
June 15, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO PROTEST: #nokings #protests

(Curtesy of the @aclu.org )
KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS: 1. You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. 2. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police. 3. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries. 4. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away. 5. If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present. 6. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement officer at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney - no matter your citizenship or immigration status. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ACLU
June 15, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Everyone can contribute in your own unique & important way- go make some good trouble #nokings #goodtrouble #strongertogether
SOME ARE POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA SOME ARE PROTESTING IN THE STREETS SOME ARE DONATING SILENTLY SOME ARE EDUCATING THEMSELVES SOME ARE HAVING TOUGH CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY A REVOLUTION HAS MANY LAYERS BE KIND TO YOURSELF AND TO OTHERS WHO ARE TRAVELING IN THE SAME DIRECTION JUST KEEP YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS.
June 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Know your protest rights

(curtesy of the @aclu.org)

#nokings
KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS: 1. You don't need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don't need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you're not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. 2. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police. 3. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries. 4. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you're free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away. 5. If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don't sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present. 6. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement officer at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you'll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney - no matter your citizenship or immigration status.
June 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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A friendly reminder: we are all in this together. #strongertogether #nokings
SOME ARE POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA SOME ARE PROTESTING IN THE STREETS SOME ARE DONATING SILENTLY SOME ARE EDUCATING THEMSELVES SOME ARE HAVING TOUGH CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY A REVOLUTION HAS MANY LAYERS BE KIND TO YOURSELF AND TO OTHERS WHO ARE TRAVELING IN THE SAME DIRECTION JUST KEEP YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS.
June 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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#nokings
June 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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#protests #nokings #strongertogether
SOME ARE POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA SOME ARE PROTESTING IN THE STREETS SOME ARE DONATING SILENTLY SOME ARE EDUCATING THEMSELVES SOME ARE HAVING TOUGH CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY A REVOLUTION HAS MANY LAYERS BE KIND TO YOURSELF AND TO OTHERS WHO ARE TRAVELING IN THE SAME DIRECTION JUST KEEP YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS.
June 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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#teargas #protests #nokings #iceprotests #strongertogether
* BULLHORN TEAR GAS CROWD INSTRUCTIONS (YELL THIS) E EVERYONE LISTEN! TEAR GAS DEPLOYED! MOVE UPWIND AND UPHILL! COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE! USE A WET SHIRT OR CLOTH! DO NOT RUB YOUR EYES OR FACE! IF YOU CAN'T SEE-WALK, DON'T RUN! HELP OTHERS NEAR YOU! AKE OFF GAS-COVERED CLOTHES WHEN SAFE! RINSE YOUR FACE AND SKIN WITH WATER ONLY! FLUSH EYES WITH WATER OR SALINE! SPIT OUT CHEMICALS, DO NOT SWALLOW! STAY CALM-IT BURNS BUT IT PASSES! CHECK ON EACH OTHER! IF SOMEONE CAN'T BREATHE OR SEE, GET HELP!
June 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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June 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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STAY SAFE PROTESTORS #protests #nokings #teargas #steongerunited
ONCE THE GAS COMES, GET YOUR LEAF BLOWERS-BLOW THE TOXINS BACK TOWARDS PERPETUATORS. -effective tactic used in Portland 2020
June 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM