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If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.

If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
February 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Thank you! A federal judge blocked U.S. DOGE employees from altering any records of payments at the Treasury Department while she weighs a request by public interest groups for a broader injunction against their activity. Thank you, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly’s! 🙏
February 6, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Musk and his rats have nothing whatever to do with rooting out “waste and fraud.” Their real purpose is to usurp Congress’s authority over spending, under Article I Section 8 of the Constitution. Some thoughts...
Musk’s rats
They’re burrowing into every data system in the federal government, although many wouldn’t pass a security test
robertreich.substack.com
February 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Did I amplifying this enough???????
The men carrying out Musk's coup are Akash Bobba, Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, Gautier Cole Killian, Gavin Kliger, and Ethan Shaotran.

Make them famous. And, eventually, when possible, arrest them and charge them with multiple felonies. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...
The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover
Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
www.wired.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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February 2, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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On his first day at DOD, Pete Hegseth ordered the military to suspend all recognition of holidays like MLK Jr’s Birthday, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Black History Month, Juneteenth,Women’s Equality Day, National Hispanic Heritage Month
Pride Month, & National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
January 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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January 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Thank you, Senator! Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden demanded answers from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after reports surfaced that personnel affiliated with Elon Musk have sought access to a highly sensitive Treasury Department payment system.
February 1, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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Costco - the only company to publicly come out in support of Diversity initiatives despite pressure from the GOP and they just raised the pay for their workers. Stop shopping at Target.

Costco to raise hourly pay for most US store workers to over $30 www.reuters.com/business/ret...
Costco to raise hourly pay for most US store workers to over $30
Retailer Costco Wholesale will increase pay for most of its hourly U.S. store workers to more than $30, according to a memo sent to employees this week.
www.reuters.com
January 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Today, President Trump rescinded Executive Order 14087 signed by former President Biden in October 2022.

What did Executive Order 14087 do?

It lowered drug costs for Americans on Medicare and Medicaid—working class Americans.

This only benefits big pharma.
January 21, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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As a librarian, I’m now on board for the #Eagles ALL THE WAY. Reading a book during a game, speaks to my soul. #ajbrown #readabook
January 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM