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Circle of life in the federal gov:
1. Lawmakers: Hey let's create this new program! It's going to solve all the problems for the public because we know best.
(law created w zero consultation w agencies)
Hey agencies, here's $1, now go do this thing by tomorrow.
Great product leaders have a gift for simplifying, and then executing relentlessly. Small details matter, but you can only hone the edges when you know what you’re trying to build. Everyone in the company can get on board when there’s clarity and confidence in the roadmap.
Frustratingly, the @nytimes’s paean to the Patagonia founders machinations was erroneous. It’s a massive tax avoidance scheme.
There’s simply zero chance the NYT would ever have given that kind of hagiographic treatment to a right-wing donor.
Today, we remember #InternetExplorer, the browser we were using at the IRS until this year. Not because it was the best, but because Congress has failed to meaningfully fund the agency’s modernization for decades. A 27-year old browser used to navigate a 60-year old database.
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Circle of life in the federal gov:
1. Lawmakers: Hey let's create this new program! It's going to solve all the problems for the public because we know best.
(law created w zero consultation w agencies)
Hey agencies, here's $1, now go do this thing by tomorrow.
🎷🎷🎷let’s gooooooo!!!! After months of organizing @Congress_Union have won the right to organize for all staff in the House of Representatives with the passage of @RepAndyLevin’s resolution! We have rights!!!!!!
A truly dark day in America with the news reports that the Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade.
This year, I signed the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act – codifying a woman's right to choose into state law. New Jersey will not go backwards on reproductive rights.
“As the Senate Budget Committee chair, Sanders will also hold a hearing next week dedicated to calculating how many federal contracts go to companies that are fighting back against unionization efforts, with a focus on Amazon.” ❤️
TL;DR
Insurance companies treat therapists like shit, which de-incentivizes quality clinicians from accepting it and exacerbates healthcare inequality due to decreased access to care.
In the end, the people who need and want support and make less than $100k/yr suffer most.
📣This week @CAOHouse launched the House Resume Bank!
This tool provides those seeking careers in Congress with an efficient, accessible way to submit their resumes to hiring House offices.
More free coffee! Here's the list of shops around town giving away free cups every Monday starting TODAY through May 2nd from 8am-11am. Just mention "Free Cup of Joe".