Roger
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Roger
@rogervillareal.bsky.social
Health tech, AI, pharma 🧬marketing comms by day. Other stuff the rest of the time. Portland by way of San Francisco and Dallas. Fulham in EPL, Leeds in EFL. ⚽️
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DOGE has saved no money but caused tremendous damage to the US federal government.
Who could think of such a bizarre idea but Trump?
Is DOGE making an impact on federal spending?

Feb-Mar-April 2024 spending = $1.702 trillion
Feb-Mar-April 2025 spending = $1.723 trillion

The Trump Administration has spent $21 billion more over that 3 month period as compared to 2024.
May 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Pass it on: Bluesky is fast becoming a powerhouse.
Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative
Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2024 at 7:26 PM
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Skipping FBI background investigations for presidential appointees would violate important norms designed to protect the public and our national security. My thoughts in Bloomberg:
Trump Skipping FBI Checks Threatens National Security
Private firms don’t have the means to conduct background screenings as thorough as federal law enforcement officials.
buff.ly
November 24, 2024 at 12:29 AM
We saw firsthand during the pandemic just how important life sciences is to society. To say I'm concerned would be an understatement. www.modernhealthcare.com/politics-pol...
RFK Jr.'s HHS nomination sparks fear of public health rollback
Federal health scientists brace for RFK Jr.'s potential takeover, with some readying résumés or retirement plans.
www.modernhealthcare.com
November 18, 2024 at 5:13 PM
An insightful article that provides good fodder on what we do next. "Instead of defending a system that has been rejected, we need to articulate an alternative vision for what kind of democracy comes next." www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/o...
Opinion | I Study Guys Like Trump. There’s a Reason They Keep Winning.
Democrats walked into the trap of defending the very institutions most Americans distrust.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2024 at 10:10 PM