@spezzano.bsky.social
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Senate Republicans' one-finger salute to rural America:
"Hospital networks said they may reduce pediatric, maternity or behavioral health services; end telehealth programs; close rural facilities; or enact layoffs if the Medicaid cuts become law..."
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
"Hospital networks said they may reduce pediatric, maternity or behavioral health services; end telehealth programs; close rural facilities; or enact layoffs if the Medicaid cuts become law..."
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Senate Republicans propose deeper Medicaid cuts. Here’s what that means.
Senate Republicans are taking Medicaid cuts even further than their House counterparts with legislation that targets hospital payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Senate Republicans' one-finger salute to rural America:
"Hospital networks said they may reduce pediatric, maternity or behavioral health services; end telehealth programs; close rural facilities; or enact layoffs if the Medicaid cuts become law..."
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
"Hospital networks said they may reduce pediatric, maternity or behavioral health services; end telehealth programs; close rural facilities; or enact layoffs if the Medicaid cuts become law..."
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Judge REYES on a tear, telling DOJ she won't be "gaslit" by effort to say their ban on transgender people in the military isn't actually a "ban."
She notes SecDef Hegseth literally called it a ban on X.
"You're saying one thing in public. You're saying a different thing in court," Reyes said.
She notes SecDef Hegseth literally called it a ban on X.
"You're saying one thing in public. You're saying a different thing in court," Reyes said.
March 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Judge REYES on a tear, telling DOJ she won't be "gaslit" by effort to say their ban on transgender people in the military isn't actually a "ban."
She notes SecDef Hegseth literally called it a ban on X.
"You're saying one thing in public. You're saying a different thing in court," Reyes said.
She notes SecDef Hegseth literally called it a ban on X.
"You're saying one thing in public. You're saying a different thing in court," Reyes said.
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Traitorous scumbags — every last one of them.
March 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Traitorous scumbags — every last one of them.
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Farmers are going to run to Congress for another handout to deal with the retaliatory tariffs and the answer from Dems has to be "no."
This isn't out of retribution, it's because we can't keep creating escape hatches for GOP members of Congress. For the benefit of all, keep the pressure on them.
This isn't out of retribution, it's because we can't keep creating escape hatches for GOP members of Congress. For the benefit of all, keep the pressure on them.
March 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Farmers are going to run to Congress for another handout to deal with the retaliatory tariffs and the answer from Dems has to be "no."
This isn't out of retribution, it's because we can't keep creating escape hatches for GOP members of Congress. For the benefit of all, keep the pressure on them.
This isn't out of retribution, it's because we can't keep creating escape hatches for GOP members of Congress. For the benefit of all, keep the pressure on them.
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Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽
March 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽
No such thing as a "Republican Town Meeting". The rep may be a Republican or Democrat, but he is elected, sworn, and paid to represent his whole district.
Tennessee Republicans tell this lie here also. It’s their way of excusing themselves for hiding from their constituents and cracking down on dissent.
@MarshaBlackburn hasn’t had a town hall in 8 full years, because her last one didn’t go great either.
@MarshaBlackburn hasn’t had a town hall in 8 full years, because her last one didn’t go great either.
March 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
No such thing as a "Republican Town Meeting". The rep may be a Republican or Democrat, but he is elected, sworn, and paid to represent his whole district.
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Go ski in Russia is king shit.
March 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Go ski in Russia is king shit.
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"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
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Six fired federal workers will be temporarily reinstated after a decision this week by the Merit Systems Protection Board, the first step toward what lawyers representing fired employees hope will be the restoration of thousands of jobs cut by the Trump administration.
Six Fired Federal Workers Temporarily Reinstated by Review Board
The decision could apply more broadly to thousands of other government employees who were fired because they were on probationary status and relatively new in their positions.
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Six fired federal workers will be temporarily reinstated after a decision this week by the Merit Systems Protection Board, the first step toward what lawyers representing fired employees hope will be the restoration of thousands of jobs cut by the Trump administration.
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Tragically, the Measles outbreak will almost certainly expand
Even worse, with anti-vax, anti-science, conspiracy theory superspreader RFK, Jr in charge of Health and Human Services
More outbreaks of other diseases will surely occur
Meaning more people are likely to die
Even worse, with anti-vax, anti-science, conspiracy theory superspreader RFK, Jr in charge of Health and Human Services
More outbreaks of other diseases will surely occur
Meaning more people are likely to die
February 27, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Tragically, the Measles outbreak will almost certainly expand
Even worse, with anti-vax, anti-science, conspiracy theory superspreader RFK, Jr in charge of Health and Human Services
More outbreaks of other diseases will surely occur
Meaning more people are likely to die
Even worse, with anti-vax, anti-science, conspiracy theory superspreader RFK, Jr in charge of Health and Human Services
More outbreaks of other diseases will surely occur
Meaning more people are likely to die
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Three different federal judges delivered legal setbacks and slap downs to Trump in the span of an hour and a half today in a series of cases challenging controversial moves taken during the early days of his second term. The rulings are the latest to pump the brakes on Trump’s agenda.
For Trump, 3 court losses in 90 minutes | CNN Politics
Three different federal judges delivered legal setbacks and slap downs to President Donald Trump in the span of an hour and a half on Tuesday in a series of cases challenging controversial moves taken...
www.cnn.com
February 26, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Three different federal judges delivered legal setbacks and slap downs to Trump in the span of an hour and a half today in a series of cases challenging controversial moves taken during the early days of his second term. The rulings are the latest to pump the brakes on Trump’s agenda.
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“I don’t think the United States Senate should vote for a single nominee until this is over!” - @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 10:20 PM
“I don’t think the United States Senate should vote for a single nominee until this is over!” - @chrismurphyct.bsky.social
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The world’s richest man who no one elected just walked into the US Treasury, stole your Social Security number, and Trump let him. You deserve to know why this is happening - call your member of Congress and Senators (202) 224-3121 and ask why.
February 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The world’s richest man who no one elected just walked into the US Treasury, stole your Social Security number, and Trump let him. You deserve to know why this is happening - call your member of Congress and Senators (202) 224-3121 and ask why.
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We need a group of lawyers who are willing to take every lawsuit from every fired federal employee to the max. Bury this admin in lawsuits
February 3, 2025 at 12:59 AM
We need a group of lawyers who are willing to take every lawsuit from every fired federal employee to the max. Bury this admin in lawsuits
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JUST IN: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is canceling a $68 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet services in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
“Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” Ford said.
“Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” Ford said.
February 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
JUST IN: Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is canceling a $68 million contract with Elon Musk’s Starlink internet services in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada.
“Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” Ford said.
“Ontario won’t do business with people hellbent on destroying our economy,” Ford said.
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Last year, law enforcement intercepted about 19 kilograms of fentanyl at the US-Canada border. At the southern border, agents seized 9,600 kilograms.
The idea that Canada is a major source of drugs is a lie, and this admin is hoping you’re stupid enough to believe it.
The idea that Canada is a major source of drugs is a lie, and this admin is hoping you’re stupid enough to believe it.
February 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Last year, law enforcement intercepted about 19 kilograms of fentanyl at the US-Canada border. At the southern border, agents seized 9,600 kilograms.
The idea that Canada is a major source of drugs is a lie, and this admin is hoping you’re stupid enough to believe it.
The idea that Canada is a major source of drugs is a lie, and this admin is hoping you’re stupid enough to believe it.
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These are not “settlements” they are “bribes” and should be described accurately. The reporting even explains that CBS executives believe this payment will help avert Trump blocking their merger. Thats a bribe. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/b...
Paramount in Settlement Talks With Trump Over ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit
A settlement, if reached, would be an extraordinary concession by a major U.S. media company to a sitting president.
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2025 at 1:55 AM
These are not “settlements” they are “bribes” and should be described accurately. The reporting even explains that CBS executives believe this payment will help avert Trump blocking their merger. Thats a bribe. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/b...
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Well this spells out what he's going after next.
Dept of Education is up next on the chopping block.
Dept of Education is up next on the chopping block.
January 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Well this spells out what he's going after next.
Dept of Education is up next on the chopping block.
Dept of Education is up next on the chopping block.
Well, she has blonde hair, a cross, repeats her talking points relentlessly, and has the all-important hair-toss down pat. Eminently qualified.
Karoline Leavitt is holding her first on camera briefing as WH press secretary. So far, the briefing room questioning is by turns adulatory (right wing outlets) and apologetically seeking clarifications (mainstream outlets).
January 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Well, she has blonde hair, a cross, repeats her talking points relentlessly, and has the all-important hair-toss down pat. Eminently qualified.
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Shit is about to get real. The consequences of this widespread refusal to disburse funds allocated by Congress will create a crisis at the constitutional, federal, state, local, and, in many cases, personal level.
January 28, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Shit is about to get real. The consequences of this widespread refusal to disburse funds allocated by Congress will create a crisis at the constitutional, federal, state, local, and, in many cases, personal level.
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FACT CHECK from the California Department of Water Resources:
“The military did not enter California. The federal government restarted federal water pumps after they were offline for maintenance for three days. State water supplies in Southern California remain plentiful.”
“The military did not enter California. The federal government restarted federal water pumps after they were offline for maintenance for three days. State water supplies in Southern California remain plentiful.”
January 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
FACT CHECK from the California Department of Water Resources:
“The military did not enter California. The federal government restarted federal water pumps after they were offline for maintenance for three days. State water supplies in Southern California remain plentiful.”
“The military did not enter California. The federal government restarted federal water pumps after they were offline for maintenance for three days. State water supplies in Southern California remain plentiful.”
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The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...