Sandy Dochen

Recent IBM Retiree and/but lots of energy, serving on multiple boards, supporter of positive change and great puns. All views expressed here are my own.

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We need to do a better job of securing the border, but our gov’s MO is leading to tragedies like this one Migrant truck deaths raise questions about Greg Abbott’s border policies | The Texas Tribune https://t.co/lHhJgquUGL

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@johnfelico 25! Is River Walk referencing San Antonio?

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via @NYTOpinion https://t.co/OkjNDrLs2i

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Republicans blame mental health issues for gun violence. So where’s the money for care? https://t.co/6bKCAeHPJM

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@catmchs @GinaForAustin @GinaForAustin, you’re spot on. Economic development depends on education attainment which starts with our youngest Texans. If we can spend billions “protecting”us on the border, how about investing more on Texans on this side of the border? Let’s grow our own!!

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@charlotte_evel @nytopinion @GuildEducation Agree, Charlotte. Quite thought-and policy provoking. One could pose similar ideas on financing child care/early childhood education.

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@RhondaFanning @KUTjoydiaz @TexasStandard Joy is one of the most gifted reporters in this state. She has, as every journalism learns as a credo—-comfort the discomforted and discomfort the comfortable. She has done so with depth, flair and eloquence—while seeking the truth. Blessings and continued successes to you, Joy!

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Millions of working parents have had to cut working hours or leave the workforce altogether to care for their young children. @sentedcruz: Pass the #AmericanFamiliesPlan to help build an #earlylearning system that works for America's working families. #SolveChildCare

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Our current #earlylearning system is unsustainable. Families can’t afford the high cost of care. Half of Americans live in a child care desert. And providers earn low wages because they can only charge what families can afford. @johncornyn: Now is the time to #SolveChildCare.

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#SB9 and #SB47 being heard in the make it harder to vote, but easier to subvert our democracy.
Chairman @SenBryanHughes - do not pass #SB9 and #SB47 through committee. #txdeservesbetter
— You https://t.co/ce8nXAOMdh

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. @SpeakerPelosi & @LeaderHoyer: The nation expects you to keep your promise: bring the bipartisan #infrastructure bill to a floor vote on 9/27 & use your influence to get enough Democratic votes so it passes. We need this law. #jobs

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@DonnaHowardTX If state leaders are unwilling to protect the lives of Texans, the #txlege should at least get out of the way. #LetLocalOfficialsLead to safeguard the health and safety of our communities.

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.@speakerpelosi Allow vote now on the 2-party Sen infrastructure bill. Stand in support of the will of the people, for fairness, for the values embodied by bipartisan solutions! Stand against partisanship scheming extreme voices that stymie progress! #BipartisanInfrastructureNow

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@DonnaHowardTX Our governor is beholden to extremists who encourage him to act like a bully. It’s actually more babyish behavior when he doesn’t get his way. It’s past time for cooler, more moderate leaders to come together and work out solutions that help the most instead of the few.

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As your constituent, @RepMcCaul , I urge you to support the impeachment article. Ramifications are needed for last week; the President inflamed criminal behavior. You can show your independent moderate stripes by joining Liz Cheney and others. Thank you.

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Cheers to the company @IBMpolicy from which I retired for being consistent on PACs and donations to politicians. There are better ways to collaborate than sending money: https://t.co/CPBpBywhDt

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@DonnaHowardTX Yay, what a marvelous postscript on a very tough year. Congrats, Grandma Donna!

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@DonnaHowardTX Thanks, Donna, for being our eyes and ears. The government seems to continuously blow simplistic rhetoric. Should there be an official oversight process to monitor how to distribute vaccines more equitably and to know what’s really happening locally? Are there IT fixes needed?

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.@senatemajldr, it's great to hear you say ''compromise is within reach'' on a COVID-19 deal, but Americans need COVID relief now. This is no time to leave Americans out in the cold. The $908 billion offer by a bipartisan Senate group is a great place to start #LetCongressVote

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The bipartisan COVID deal America urgently needs is now on the table thanks to @SenatorCollins @Sen_JoeManchin, & @SenBillCassidy. It's time for the leadership to act. @NoLabelsOrg demands @SpeakerPelosi & @senatemajldr put it to a vote now! @JohnCornyn @TedCruz #LetCongressVote