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If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
USDA cancels $11 million in federal funding for North Carolina food banks
The USDA has notified the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that it would terminate the agreement for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which is one of the progr...
www.wunc.org
March 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
If you live in NC, call every Republican politician you know. Call every farmer you know and ask them to do the same
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
When money walks , voters talk. Make sure they know this effects everyone in their town and state
www.wunc.org/news/2025-03...
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You can reach Missouri Congressman Mark Alford at the following numbers:
Washington, DC Office
(202) 225-2876
Raymore District Office
(816) 441-6318
Columbia District Office
(573) 540-6600
Lebanon District Office:
(417) 532-5582
Washington, DC Office
(202) 225-2876
Raymore District Office
(816) 441-6318
Columbia District Office
(573) 540-6600
Lebanon District Office:
(417) 532-5582
March 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
You can reach Missouri Congressman Mark Alford at the following numbers:
Washington, DC Office
(202) 225-2876
Raymore District Office
(816) 441-6318
Columbia District Office
(573) 540-6600
Lebanon District Office:
(417) 532-5582
Washington, DC Office
(202) 225-2876
Raymore District Office
(816) 441-6318
Columbia District Office
(573) 540-6600
Lebanon District Office:
(417) 532-5582
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US Marshals warned federal judges of unusually high threat levels as Elon Musk and other Trump administration allies ramp up efforts to discredit judges who stand in the way of White House efforts to slash federal jobs and programs, said several judges with knowledge of the warnings reut.rs/4irF5kW
Exclusive: Judges face rise in threats as Musk blasts them over rulings
U.S. Marshals have warned federal judges of unusually high threat levels as tech billionaire Elon Musk and other Trump administration allies ramp up efforts to discredit judges who stand in the way of White House efforts to slash federal jobs and programs, said several judges with knowledge of the warnings.
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March 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
US Marshals warned federal judges of unusually high threat levels as Elon Musk and other Trump administration allies ramp up efforts to discredit judges who stand in the way of White House efforts to slash federal jobs and programs, said several judges with knowledge of the warnings reut.rs/4irF5kW
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News that the U.S. is cutting off intel sharing with Ukraine sends a dire message to allies.
“The message is that you cannot rely on the United States in this war any longer to help you beat back Russian aggression.”
“The message is that you cannot rely on the United States in this war any longer to help you beat back Russian aggression.”
Trump Doubles Down on America's Betrayal of Ukraine
The Trump administration has cut off military aid and intelligence sharing as the president seeks to force Ukraine’s capitulation to Putin.
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March 5, 2025 at 9:39 PM
News that the U.S. is cutting off intel sharing with Ukraine sends a dire message to allies.
“The message is that you cannot rely on the United States in this war any longer to help you beat back Russian aggression.”
“The message is that you cannot rely on the United States in this war any longer to help you beat back Russian aggression.”
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Trump’s recklessness will raise costs, so I’m taking action. My legislation will force a vote on ending Trump’s new taxes on Canadian goods—VA's largest export market. I urge my colleagues to put partisanship aside, do the right thing, and vote to bring costs down.
www.npr.org/2025/03/05/n...
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Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine plans to force Republicans to vote on Trump's Canada tariffs
Republicans are "nervous" about President Trump's tariffs raising prices, says Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia. He plans to force a vote in the Senate on them soon.
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March 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Trump’s recklessness will raise costs, so I’m taking action. My legislation will force a vote on ending Trump’s new taxes on Canadian goods—VA's largest export market. I urge my colleagues to put partisanship aside, do the right thing, and vote to bring costs down.
www.npr.org/2025/03/05/n...
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Not sure what is most appalling. That Idaho may decide firing squad is its primary death penalty (instead of back-up), that the last death by firing squad was only 15 years ago, or that SC has one scheduled Friday. What the hell are we doing, America?
Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method if governor signs bill
Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method if governor signs bill
State senate passes bill as its sponsor suggests shooting someone is more effective and humane than other methods
Death by firing squad could become Idaho’s primary method of execution under a bill headed to the governor’s desk this week.
The Idaho…
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Not sure what is most appalling. That Idaho may decide firing squad is its primary death penalty (instead of back-up), that the last death by firing squad was only 15 years ago, or that SC has one scheduled Friday. What the hell are we doing, America?
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What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why.
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
March 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
What he said about Social Security payments has been repeatedly debunked - so the question isn’t whether he’s lying about this, the question is why.
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
What is this a pretext for? He and the GOP have long shown interest in going after Social Security. What are they going to try?
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If you're a billionaire, $10 eggs might be just a "little disturbance." For most Americans it's a real issue.
March 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
If you're a billionaire, $10 eggs might be just a "little disturbance." For most Americans it's a real issue.
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In February, officials in the Democratic Rep. of the Congo reported a cluster of unexplained deaths in a single village.
WHO teams, working alongside DRC health authorities, have ruled out Ebola & Marburg, shifting the focus to other possible causes.
🧵 Here is what is known so far:
bit.ly/4bptpwQ
WHO teams, working alongside DRC health authorities, have ruled out Ebola & Marburg, shifting the focus to other possible causes.
🧵 Here is what is known so far:
bit.ly/4bptpwQ
March 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
In February, officials in the Democratic Rep. of the Congo reported a cluster of unexplained deaths in a single village.
WHO teams, working alongside DRC health authorities, have ruled out Ebola & Marburg, shifting the focus to other possible causes.
🧵 Here is what is known so far:
bit.ly/4bptpwQ
WHO teams, working alongside DRC health authorities, have ruled out Ebola & Marburg, shifting the focus to other possible causes.
🧵 Here is what is known so far:
bit.ly/4bptpwQ
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BREAKING: The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say.
The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say
The IRS is drafting plans to try to cut its workforce of roughly 90,000 people in half through a mix of layoffs, attrition and incentivized buyouts, according to two people familiar with the situation...
apnews.com
March 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM
BREAKING: The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say.
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Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s dismantling of USAID will lead to millions of preventable deaths.
The decision of the richest person in the world to destroy an agency that delivers life-saving aid to the poorest people on the planet is unconscionable.
The decision of the richest person in the world to destroy an agency that delivers life-saving aid to the poorest people on the planet is unconscionable.
March 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s dismantling of USAID will lead to millions of preventable deaths.
The decision of the richest person in the world to destroy an agency that delivers life-saving aid to the poorest people on the planet is unconscionable.
The decision of the richest person in the world to destroy an agency that delivers life-saving aid to the poorest people on the planet is unconscionable.
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(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
March 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
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DOGE has seized access to huge troves of sensitive personal and national security information – and can’t even set up its own website securely.
When DOGE fails to protect that data, it puts us all in danger.
@repstansbury.bsky.social, @connolly.house.gov and I are pushing back.
When DOGE fails to protect that data, it puts us all in danger.
@repstansbury.bsky.social, @connolly.house.gov and I are pushing back.
March 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
DOGE has seized access to huge troves of sensitive personal and national security information – and can’t even set up its own website securely.
When DOGE fails to protect that data, it puts us all in danger.
@repstansbury.bsky.social, @connolly.house.gov and I are pushing back.
When DOGE fails to protect that data, it puts us all in danger.
@repstansbury.bsky.social, @connolly.house.gov and I are pushing back.
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Countries can build environments to prevent #obesity by
🔒 restricting the marketing of unhealthy food
💸 taxing sugary drinks
🚲 making space for safe walking/cycling
🧒 teaching children healthy habits from a young age
Act now for a healthier future for all! #WorldObesityDay
🔒 restricting the marketing of unhealthy food
💸 taxing sugary drinks
🚲 making space for safe walking/cycling
🧒 teaching children healthy habits from a young age
Act now for a healthier future for all! #WorldObesityDay
March 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Countries can build environments to prevent #obesity by
🔒 restricting the marketing of unhealthy food
💸 taxing sugary drinks
🚲 making space for safe walking/cycling
🧒 teaching children healthy habits from a young age
Act now for a healthier future for all! #WorldObesityDay
🔒 restricting the marketing of unhealthy food
💸 taxing sugary drinks
🚲 making space for safe walking/cycling
🧒 teaching children healthy habits from a young age
Act now for a healthier future for all! #WorldObesityDay
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Yes
March 1, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Yes
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Billionaires like Jeff Bezos shouldn’t pay a lower tax rate than a Boston public school teacher.
The wealthiest and most powerful people in this country should be paying their fair share — not getting tax breaks from Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.
The wealthiest and most powerful people in this country should be paying their fair share — not getting tax breaks from Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.
February 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Billionaires like Jeff Bezos shouldn’t pay a lower tax rate than a Boston public school teacher.
The wealthiest and most powerful people in this country should be paying their fair share — not getting tax breaks from Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.
The wealthiest and most powerful people in this country should be paying their fair share — not getting tax breaks from Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.
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SCOOP: The Ebola outbreak in Uganda, which had seemed to be in retreat, has claimed a new victim: a four-year-old boy who died on Monday, according to a State Department cable viewed by The New York Times.
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A 4-Year-Old Boy Dies of Ebola in Uganda as U.S. Pulls Back on Help (Gift Article)
The Trump administration has canceled at least four of the five contracts with organizations that helped manage the outbreak in Uganda.
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February 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
SCOOP: The Ebola outbreak in Uganda, which had seemed to be in retreat, has claimed a new victim: a four-year-old boy who died on Monday, according to a State Department cable viewed by The New York Times.
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Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.
As the Texas outbreak grows, how contagious is measles, really?
Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.
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February 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Vaccination eliminated measles from the U.S. 25 years ago. But it can still spread in pockets where vaccination rates are low, like the west Texas county with a current outbreak. Here's how fast.