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Duana Welch

@duanawelch.bsky.social

We all make 3x the impact through what we buy than who we donate to. The Goods Unite Us app lets you in on whether what you are buying support democracy, versus President Musk!

February 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM

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Oliver Willis

@owillis.bsky.social

"if democrats do stunts it wont matter because nobody will cover it"

February 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM

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Joshua J. Friedman

@joshuajfriedman.com

NEW: Treasury Dept agrees not to let anyone who isn't a current, regular (non-SGE) employee access its payment system/records, with the exception of Tom Krause and Marko Elez, who will have read-only access.

The agreement will last until the judge decides whether to grant a preliminary injunction.

[PROPOSED] ORDER
With the consent of the parties, the Court DEFERS RULING on the Plaintiffs' [8] Motion
for a Temporary Restraining Order and ORDERS as follows:
• The Defendants will not provide access to any payment record or payment system of
records maintained by or within the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, except that the Defendants may provide access to any of the following people:
• Mr. Tom Krause, a Special Government Employee in the Department of the Treasury, as needed for the performance of his duties, provided that such access to payment records will be "read only";
Mr. Marko Elez, a Special Government Employee in the Department of the Treasury, as needed for the performance of his duties, provided that such access to
payment records will be "read only";
Any person who is an employee (but not a Special Government Employee) of the Department of the Treasury and who has a need for the record or system of records in the performance of their duties;

Any person who is entitled to access the record or system of records under 5 U.S.C.
§ 552a(b)(2) (13); and
Any person who is entitled to access the relevant record or system of records under
the Internal Revenue Code.
In agreeing to the entry of this Order, the parties expressly reserve all legal and factual
arguments relevant to the Plaintiffs' claims.
This Order shall remain in effect until such time as the Court rules on the Plaintiffs'
forthcoming Preliminary Injunction Motion.
SO ORDERED.
Dated:
Hon. Colleen Kollar-Kotelly
U.S. District Judge
(Date and signature blanks still need to be filled in by judge.)

February 6, 2025 at 3:01 AM

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Senator Ron Wyden

@wyden.senate.gov

I’ve got the morning shift. This guy is dangerous and unfit to serve and I’m about to explain why. Tune in: www.senate.gov/legislative/...

February 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM

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Mrs. Betty Bowers

@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social

Jasmine Crockett, after accusing colleagues of castrating their Constitutional duty, said, “My job is to make sure we don’t have any kings or queens in this country, but it seems like you all have decided it’s going to be Mr. King and his queen. And y’all can pick which one is which.”

February 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM

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Governor Tim Walz

@governorwalz.mn.gov

We’re focused on feeding our kids.

Investing in our schools.

Making sure child care is affordable.

Regardless of the chaos unfolding in Washington, we’re making Minnesota the best state for kids to grow up.