Sam duPont

Econ/Tech/Trade/Democracy/Policy
Views my own but I'm happy to share

[Jordan Weissmann @JHWeissmann]

I feel like at some point, Brooklynites will have to realize that for the cost of an NYC one-bedroom, you can buy a 3,700 ft rowhouse in Baltimore.

[Joe Weisenthal @TheStalwart]

NEW ODD LOTS:

How Baltimore's mayor is fighting the city's vacant housing crisis

@tracyalloway and I talk to @MayorBMScott a very different type of real estate problem than many cities have, and what it takes to bring in investment and population https://t.co/SMX8zfpera

[Hayden @the_transit_guy]

While we've seen great transformation in Detroit, I'd like to point out that the number of vacant homes in Baltimore has decreased by 25% in the five years of Mayor Scott's tenure. Never bet against America's cities.

[Paul Kane @pkcapitol]

Delaware will prompt online liberal groans, particularly post-Biden. But if you're looking for small state that represents modern Dem party, choose the Small Wonder.
24% black
11% Hispanic
64% non-college

Dramatically more diverse than NH:

https://t.co/h6SGGjt1wh

[sam @sam_d_1995]

the most under-appreciated local government success over the past three years? it’s actually Baltimore imo

-murders down 60%
-major pro-housing reforms including ending parking mandates, legalizing single-stair buildings, and permitting denser housing

[Senator Chris Coons @ChrisCoons]

The GOP tax bill will wrap up millions of Americans – kids, seniors, folks with disabilities – with miles of red tape intended to make it impossible for them to keep their healthcare. I introduced an amendment to remove these obstacles. Nearly every Republican voted against it.

[New American Industrial Alliance @newindustrials]

SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND

President Trump has signed an Executive Order to create a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund. Treasury & Commerce have 90 days to deliver a plan covering funding, investments, structure, and governance—aimed at turning federal assets into long-term national wealth.

Our own @JuliusKrein has been a crucial voice in DC on the need for a sovereign wealth fund for critical industries, and was central to drafting legislation last year, known as IFCUS, which serves as a great framework for part of what the Sovereign Wealth Fund could acheive.

https://t.co/9w6GtxP5Oj

The SWF is aimed at investing $5.7T+ in federal assets to reduce taxes, boost economic growth, and strengthen U.S. strategic leadership. Trump calls it a way to fund “great national endeavors” and secure America’s economic future.

[Senator Chris Coons @ChrisCoons]

Reminder: Trump negotiated our current trade deal with Canada.

If he thinks we're getting ripped off, he only has himself to blame.

[Sam duPont @swdp]

“‘Good enough for government work’ used to mean something done so precisely, and held to a standard so exacting, that the private sector found it excessive. Maybe that phrase, like so many others, is ripe for reclaiming.” https://t.co/mUrLyJs96y

[Joe Weisenthal @TheStalwart]

NEW ODD LOTS:

@tracyalloway and I talked to Delaware Senator @ChrisCoons about how the government can better deal with avian flu outbreaks, including better compensation for affected farmers, and better preventative measures https://t.co/PnOu2SrUaf

[Henry Gao @henrysgao]

Ban on forced transfer of source code is one of the key obligations in the CPTPP. It has long been regarded as one of the main obstacles for China’s accession, with many claiming that China would never accept the obligation.

But this changed today with a State Council document.

[Sam duPont @swdp]

@TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook (I've got two tix to the show in DC and regrettably can no longer attend... anybody looking for tickets?)

[Joey Politano 🏳️‍🌈 @JosephPolitano]

JOINT STATEMENT BY TREASURY, FED, AND FDIC:

ALL SILICON VALLEY BANK DEPOSITORS WILL BE PROTECTED—FULL ACCESS TO MONEY ON MONDAY

SIGNATURE BANK TO BE CLOSED—ALL SIGNATURE DEPOSITORS TO BE MADE WHOLE

ADDITIONAL FUNDING WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE BANKS

[Sam Stein @samstein]

potentially big night for @SimonWDC

[Sam duPont @swdp]

@JHWeissmann Also reading & enjoying right now. Missiles but also rockets — NASA purchase orders came even before DOD’s

[Alondra Nelson @AlondraNelson46]

Advancing @POTUS' forward vision for a long-term, equitable US industrial strategy that includes chips and strengthened supply chains, biotech innovation, and economic opportunity, this week OSTP released a National Strategy for Advanced #Manufacturing. https://t.co/7st6B3Dhgs

[Sam duPont @swdp]

This is a hell of a story https://t.co/KHE6ecWchZ

[Sam duPont @swdp]

Sad and confused to see Tufts dissolving the only undergrad institute that allowed globally-minded students to connect their education to real world experience.

The IGL was part of why I chose Tufts, and was the best part of my experience there. What a loss for future students.

[The Tufts Daily @TuftsDaily]

NEWS | Tufts announced on July 21 that it will disband the Institute for Global Leadership. The news came as a shock to IGL students and alumni, who have since mounted a campaign urging the university to reverse its decision.

https://t.co/wqfiQJNMpB

[Sam duPont @swdp]

🤩

[DC Department of Public Works @DCDPW]

Don’t get a ticket!

The agency will now issue $150 tickets to any motorist improperly standing, stopping or parking in a bike lane

[Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle]

Worth noting that while abortions remain legal in D.C. for now, it would only take a Republican majority in Congress for that to change. Republicans have long stopped D.C. from subsidizing abortions for low-income women, so an outright ban wouldn't be unexpected.