LynnQ
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Why don’t more people care Medicaid will be cut? Maybe because they don’t know they’re on it…
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Is Your Heath Insurance Getting Cut?!
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June 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Why don’t more people care Medicaid will be cut? Maybe because they don’t know they’re on it…
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Via "One First," me on why Stephen Miller's riff on suspending habeas corpus is not just factually and legally wrong (in multiple respects), but reflects a dangerous escalation in the Trump administration's rhetorical attacks on the courts:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/148-suspen...
www.stevevladeck.com/p/148-suspen...
148. Suspending Habeas Corpus
In response to adverse rulings in numerous immigration cases, Stephen Miller is raising the specter of suspending habeas. His argument is factually and legally nuts, but it's worth explaining *why.*
www.stevevladeck.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Via "One First," me on why Stephen Miller's riff on suspending habeas corpus is not just factually and legally wrong (in multiple respects), but reflects a dangerous escalation in the Trump administration's rhetorical attacks on the courts:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/148-suspen...
www.stevevladeck.com/p/148-suspen...
Does doing the right thing always have to be so hard? Be better NH Senate.
A smart bill targeting paint can recycling cruised through the NH House and then stalled in the NH Senate. Why? Well, the most New Hampshire thing happened on the way to easy passage. Commentary from @danawormald.bsky.social #NHPolitics
To understand today’s New Hampshire Legislature, consider the paint can bill • New Hampshire Bulletin
If nothing else, modern American politics has taught us that ideologues are often good at wooing the people but they always stink at serving them.
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May 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Does doing the right thing always have to be so hard? Be better NH Senate.
More people using United Health’s Medicare Advantage resulted in a worse-than-expected Q1. UHG CEO called it “unusual and unacceptable" & argued the problem was fixable.
How do they fix it you ask? Deny, delay, reduce network size, reduce access to UHG and more.
I’d say this is unacceptable!
How do they fix it you ask? Deny, delay, reduce network size, reduce access to UHG and more.
I’d say this is unacceptable!
Why we hear warnings about Medicare Advantage, explained.
What UnitedHealth's Stock Drop Reveals About Medicare Advantage www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/pres...
May 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
More people using United Health’s Medicare Advantage resulted in a worse-than-expected Q1. UHG CEO called it “unusual and unacceptable" & argued the problem was fixable.
How do they fix it you ask? Deny, delay, reduce network size, reduce access to UHG and more.
I’d say this is unacceptable!
How do they fix it you ask? Deny, delay, reduce network size, reduce access to UHG and more.
I’d say this is unacceptable!
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They had lawyers, trials, most were given pretrial release, allowed to testify in their own defense, got discovery, could call witnesses, could cross-examine witnesses, could present mitigation at sentencing, and had a right to appeal.
April 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
They had lawyers, trials, most were given pretrial release, allowed to testify in their own defense, got discovery, could call witnesses, could cross-examine witnesses, could present mitigation at sentencing, and had a right to appeal.
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My family got these payments when my dad died at 34 years old after serving in the Navy for a decade from what he had paid in. I was five. Jeanine is an incurious ignoramus. Thanks @jessicatarlov.bsky.social for correcting her, which is God’s work.
Jeanine: We found out there are people who are between the ages of one and four who are getting social security
Jessica: That's the benefit for kids whose parents are dead.
Jessica: That's the benefit for kids whose parents are dead.
April 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
My family got these payments when my dad died at 34 years old after serving in the Navy for a decade from what he had paid in. I was five. Jeanine is an incurious ignoramus. Thanks @jessicatarlov.bsky.social for correcting her, which is God’s work.
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Bacon: "Republicans supported tariffs in the 1800s and up through about 1930 when we passed that Smoot–Hawley Act that created the worst depression we've ever had. We learned from that that tariffs and protectionism does not work."
April 6, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Bacon: "Republicans supported tariffs in the 1800s and up through about 1930 when we passed that Smoot–Hawley Act that created the worst depression we've ever had. We learned from that that tariffs and protectionism does not work."
The fact this man ‘can’t’ be released and returned to the US should terrify everyone, regardless of citizenship status. Yes, I’m looking at you, natural born Americans.
A Maryland man who was in the U.S. legally was deported to El Salvador and imprisoned there because of an "administrative error," Trump administration officials said in a court filing on Monday, adding that U.S. courts lacked the jurisdiction to have him released.
U.S. Says Deportation of Maryland Man Was an ‘Administrative Error’
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was in the U.S. legally, is now in prison in El Salvador, and federal courts have no jurisdiction to order his release, the Trump administration said in a court filin...
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April 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The fact this man ‘can’t’ be released and returned to the US should terrify everyone, regardless of citizenship status. Yes, I’m looking at you, natural born Americans.
Bringing the receipts...
March 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Bringing the receipts...
Rep Maria Elvira Salazar on CNN says about those involved in the Signal leak ‘they’re new at their jobs’.
So, they’re probationary employees? We all know what that means.
So, they’re probationary employees? We all know what that means.
March 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Rep Maria Elvira Salazar on CNN says about those involved in the Signal leak ‘they’re new at their jobs’.
So, they’re probationary employees? We all know what that means.
So, they’re probationary employees? We all know what that means.
I mean, we’ve all had that ‘oh, shit’ moment after sending a message, haven’t we? 🤦🏼♀️
WTAF?
WTAF?
American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social. theatln.tc/AmsjsuT6
March 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I mean, we’ve all had that ‘oh, shit’ moment after sending a message, haven’t we? 🤦🏼♀️
WTAF?
WTAF?
Seriously?
Trump’s Commerce Secretary just said seniors shouldn’t “call and complain” if they stop getting their Social Security checks: “A fraudster always makes the loudest noise screaming and complaining.”
March 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Seriously?
Don’t follow the leader @shaheen.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov
March 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Don’t follow the leader @shaheen.senate.gov @hassan.senate.gov
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"Tariffs are a tax cut for the American people" -- Karoline Leavitt turns reality upside down, then gets mad at an AP reporter after he pushes back
March 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"Tariffs are a tax cut for the American people" -- Karoline Leavitt turns reality upside down, then gets mad at an AP reporter after he pushes back
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CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
March 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
CEO pay is up 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 24%.
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
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I'd rather we fund cancer research than Elon's exploding rockets.
I'd rather we fund critical services for our veterans than Elon's swasticars for our embassies.
I'd rather we stop oligarchs from using our treasury as their personal piggy bank.
I'd rather we fund critical services for our veterans than Elon's swasticars for our embassies.
I'd rather we stop oligarchs from using our treasury as their personal piggy bank.
March 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I'd rather we fund cancer research than Elon's exploding rockets.
I'd rather we fund critical services for our veterans than Elon's swasticars for our embassies.
I'd rather we stop oligarchs from using our treasury as their personal piggy bank.
I'd rather we fund critical services for our veterans than Elon's swasticars for our embassies.
I'd rather we stop oligarchs from using our treasury as their personal piggy bank.
‘ Who are we here for?’ is not the question our Reps (national or state) should be asking. This is a case of pure intimidation to achieve the party line, not help constituents-who they are ‘here for’.
This is probably the most detailed account of what happens to Republicans in the NH House who don’t toe the party line. In this case GOP leadership’s target was a doctor who objected to a GOP anti-vax bill. They bullied the wrong guy. #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/03/07/g...
GOP House member says party leaders tried to intimidate him before booting him off committee • New Hampshire Bulletin
Last month, as the New Hampshire House of Representatives was meeting in Concord for a voting day, Rep. David Nagel was pulled aside by his colleague Rep. Jim Kofalt, a fellow Republican. “It was kind...
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March 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
‘ Who are we here for?’ is not the question our Reps (national or state) should be asking. This is a case of pure intimidation to achieve the party line, not help constituents-who they are ‘here for’.
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I’m the dairy farmer running in the special election to replace Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st Congressional District.
Can you repost this, give me a follow, and help spread the word?
Can you repost this, give me a follow, and help spread the word?
March 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I’m the dairy farmer running in the special election to replace Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st Congressional District.
Can you repost this, give me a follow, and help spread the word?
Can you repost this, give me a follow, and help spread the word?
There are so many things wrong with this…not following strict rules about government contracts and bidding, conflict of interest, and the fact Musk can shut down air travel on a whim by turning off service (like he’s suggested doing to Ukraine). www.cnn.com/2025/02/27/b...
Elon Musk says upgrade of FAA’s air traffic control system is failing and SpaceX needs to take over Verizon’s contract | CNN Business
Elon Musk said Thursday that Verizon’s efforts to provide a critically needed upgrade to the FAA’s air traffic control system is failing. And he said that it is important that Starlink, a unit of his ...
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February 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
There are so many things wrong with this…not following strict rules about government contracts and bidding, conflict of interest, and the fact Musk can shut down air travel on a whim by turning off service (like he’s suggested doing to Ukraine). www.cnn.com/2025/02/27/b...
This must STOP
Not to worry folks, DOGE operatives are now asking for access to your individual tax returns ... www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data, raising alarm at IRS
Musk’s DOGE seeks access to personal taxpayer data at IRS
www.washingtonpost.com
February 17, 2025 at 3:14 AM
This must STOP
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There are a lot of questions in our inbox these days about data (and payment) security at the IRS, the Social Security Administration and other places, with teenagers and 20-somethings rooting around in the systems. Back up everything, for any numbers of reasons. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/b...
How to Back Up All Your Data and Important Documents
Readers worried after Mr. Musk and his team were given access to federal payment systems. Here’s how to back up all your data and documents.
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
There are a lot of questions in our inbox these days about data (and payment) security at the IRS, the Social Security Administration and other places, with teenagers and 20-somethings rooting around in the systems. Back up everything, for any numbers of reasons. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/b...
Without understanding of the system, a 25 year old is rewriting code at Treasury. Why and what’s the end game?
A bit of professional disappointment that Wired beat me to it. But glad the info is out. I can confirm the key details of this report based on my own reporting -the name of the DOGE operative and that yes the reports about read only access is categorically false. Not only does Marko have full …
February 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Without understanding of the system, a 25 year old is rewriting code at Treasury. Why and what’s the end game?
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The Internet Archive has to date downloaded 500 terabytes of US government websites, which it crawls at the end of every presidential term. The whole archive is fully searchable. This effort's housed by a donation-funded nonprofit, not a branch of the US government. blog.archive.org/2024/05/08/e...
End of Term Web Archive – Preserving the Transition of a Nation | Internet Archive Blogs
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February 1, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The Internet Archive has to date downloaded 500 terabytes of US government websites, which it crawls at the end of every presidential term. The whole archive is fully searchable. This effort's housed by a donation-funded nonprofit, not a branch of the US government. blog.archive.org/2024/05/08/e...
Really like Pete Muntean’s reporting of the terrible airline crash on CNN. Thank you for reporting, educating, and being empathetic about the situation.
January 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Really like Pete Muntean’s reporting of the terrible airline crash on CNN. Thank you for reporting, educating, and being empathetic about the situation.