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; I’m proud that Beatrice Moskowitz will be my guest for the #SOTU tonight. As a Medicare and Social Security beneficiary, she’s a prime example of what’s at stake if Republicans act on their promise to cut these vital programs to fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy.
-Inflation outpacing wages
-Energy prices climbing
-Grocery prices skyrocketing
-Americans delaying retirement
-People forced to work multiple jobs
The economy isn’t back. Just ask Real America.
China is going to skip the State of the Union - they’ve already surveyed it.
This is a good first step that we must continue to push.
When political, economic, and social instability are addressed and lessened, we will see a decrease in crossings at our Southern Border.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3845455-harris-announces-1-billion-us-investment-in-central-america/
Last week, @ATF published a new Biden Administration rule that subjects pistols with stabilizing braces to the regulatory and tax requirements normally reserved for short-barreled rifles. https://www.djournal.com/opinion/columnists/overturn-pistol-brace-rule-expand-concealed-carry-reciprocity/article_e1098f10-39ba-5cc3-8b8f-ac97305cd10e.html
I will be talking to federal officials and asking to fund these 8 million dollars for hiv needs through health departments or ngo’s and get around taliban-like rejection of funds by the state.
Gov Bill Lee's rejection of $8.3 million in CDC HIV funds was motivated, at least in part, by right-wing media stars Matt Walsh and Ben Shapiro stoking anti-LGBTQ sentiment in Tennessee, my investigation for @NBCNews finds.
@MattWalshBlog @BenShapiro
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https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/tennessee-axed-millions-hiv-funds-scrutiny-far-right-provocateurs-rcna67769
My thoughts and prayers are with the people of #Turkey and #Syria in the aftermath of this tragic event. May God watch over you during this time.
The death toll from Monday's devastating earthquake and more than 300 aftershocks in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria topped 5,000 Tuesday, authorities said, as crews raced to try to find survivors in the rubble of thousands of collapsed buildings.
https://news4sanantonio.com/news/nation-world/quake-deaths-pass-5000-as-turkey-syria-seek-survivors-aftershocks-rescue-crews-search-and-rescue-rising-death-toll-unstable-structures-discovery-of-bodies-earthquake-epicenter
Glad to see this.
My bill will ensure all of our colleges/universities follow suit: https://babin.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=9168
Today, I’m announcing a plan to ban TikTok in Texas.
It’s critical that state agencies are protected from the Chinese Communist Party as they work on behalf of Texans.
Learn more about my plan to keep Texas secure: http://bit.ly/25ttGa
Illegal immigration brings crime, drugs, human trafficking, and a plethora of problems that kill or harm Americans.
Enough is enough.
Our border must be secured and closed.
Every illegal alien must be deported.
Black history is American history.
I celebrate the countless contributions Black Americans have made to our nation, despite relentless adversity and oppression, and rededicate myself to fighting for a more just, equitable and inclusive future for all. #BlackHistoryMonth
This is absolutely ridiculous.
Domestic abusers have NO RIGHT to have a gun.
A three-judge panel consisting of judges appointed by Donald Trump and Ronald Reagan ruled that domestic abusers should be able to access guns because that’s what the nation’s male founders from the 1700s would want. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/federal-appeals-court-strikes-domestic-violence-gun-law-rcna68949?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=news_tab&mibextid=kdkkhi https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1621870198629302275
(1/2) Como co-presidentes de la Conferencia Hispana del Congreso, @RepTonyGonzales y yo estamos sumamente orgullosos de que un miembro de la Conferencia entregue la respuesta republicana en español al discurso del Estado de la Unión.
Had a good conversation with folks in Evansville about the I-69 bridge. Southern Indiana has been overdue for some infrastructure improvements and this bridge will help drive economic activity throughout the region.
https://www.wevv.com/news/indiana/i-69-ohio-river-crossing-in-the-works-sen-mike-braun-visits-evansville-to-discuss/article_37f77aee-a68b-11ed-ac49-c7cc19fc2344.html
An outrageous political use of taxpayer dollars.Unheard of reach and by a “limited”government http://proponent.Limited when it comes to expanded Medicaid paid for 95% by feds.Not limited for evangelicals.
FORCED BIRTH STATE: “Brushing aside calls to tweak one of the strictest (NO EXCEPTIONS) abortion bans in 🇺🇸 Tennessee @GovBillLee on Monday unveiled plans to funnel tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to anti-abortion centers…”🤔
https://apnews.com/article/abortion-politics-bill-lee-tennessee-7509c03331225cc884ac2878ae71ef0c
When I see your heavens, the work of your fingers,the moon and stars that you set in place. What is man that you are mindful of him,and a son of man that you care for him?
Psalms 8:4-5
What you won’t hear from Joe Biden tonight at #sotu2023 - that his Ukraine nation building has been a disaster. And while Biden has been writing blank checks to Kyiv, our border is a playground for terrorists and traffickers and China is walking all over us
Very saddened to learn about the passing of Laurence Msall, a true Chicago institution. Laurence cared so deeply about our city and everyone it. I’m sending my love to all those who knew him. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-laurence-msall-civic-federation-dies-20230205-pch2ddwk2zcw5hkxceere3djiy-story.html
Big oil was lying then, they’re lying now, and they will never stop lying to line the pockets of their shareholders with profits made at the cost of our health, our environment, and our future. We don’t need Big Oil’s pretend commitments—we need real change and real consequences.
Criminal!
BP scales back climate goals as profits more than double to £23 billion
"The oil and gas giant cut its emissions pledge and plans a greater production of oil and gas over the next seven years compared with previous targets"
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/feb/07/bp-profits-windfall-tax-gas-prices-ukraine-war?CMP=share_btn_tw
President Biden’s self-inflicted crises thus far:
❌Inflation rose 13%.
❌Households are projected to pay the highest energy costs in 15 years.
❌The Chinese Communist Party is emboldened.
❌CBP faced the WORST month for illegal migrant crossings in 22 years.
Today, @HouseCommerce is marking up several bipartisan bills that counter Chinese threats to Americans' data security. My bill, the CAUTION Act, requires those selling or distributing a mobile app to disclose if that app is banned from government devices.
https://bit.ly/3YAIGDD