The Benefits Advisors at EBSA serve all Americans–from navigating health & retirement plans to handling claim denials. Despite the tremendous return on investment, the Admin is proposing $10M cuts to the program. Today, Labor AS Aronowitz committed to prioritizing the program despite proposed cuts.

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Federal TRIO Programs were designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Taking these workforce development programs away slams the doors of opportunity for 43,000 low income and first generation students who just need a shot.

Changes made by Secretary McMahon will result in thousands of public sector employees being disqualified from student loan forgiveness. She may not have answers, but CT has an Attorney General who is challenging these new restrictive rules.

It’s “Fly-in" season at the U.S. Capitol and CT05 constituents, organizations and advocates traveled to DC to bring their concerns directly to Congress. These meetings are an essential part of the legislative process.

Another week, another wrap.
 Highlights from the week:
1️⃣ Hearing on EBSA 2️⃣ Testimony from the Chair of the CFTC 3️⃣ Questioning HHS Sec. Kennedy 4️⃣ Educational Equity Challenge Grant Act 5️⃣ YouthBuild for the Future Act 6️⃣ Floor updates on Iran War Powers Resolution, FISA, and Energy & Commerce bills

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Another week, another wrap.
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Highlights from the week:
1️⃣ Update on Iran
2️⃣ Meriden YMCA Head Start site visit 
3️⃣ CCSU Veterans Center
4️⃣ New Britain City Hall
5️⃣ SEIU Member mtg
6️⃣ Greater Danbury Chamber breakfast 
7️⃣ Summer 2026 Internship Applications

I’m on the floor at 11pm because Republicans put forth a Farm Bill that cements $187B in SNAP cuts, gives a blanket liability shield to pesticide corporations, rolls back environmental programs & does not address destabilizing tariffs. This Farm Bill does not meet the moment for families & farmers.

More than 50,000 Connecticut residents lost SNAP benefits since the passage of H.R.1, and it is unclear what the USDA is doing to ensure these families don’t fall deeper into hunger. Grateful for the actions taken by Gov. Lamont to keep CT families fed.

No confidence in this government! In less than 24 hours, there's a chance to get rid of this FF-FG government and bring about a #GeneralElectionNOW. Maximum pressure must be brought to bear. It seems Independent Ireland will be voting against the government this time, but will the Independent TDs?

🗳️Primary Runoff Election Early Voting🗳️ You only have until Friday at 7pm to vote early and avoid lines on Election Day! Share this information with family and friends and remind them to vote! #Vote #SanAntonio #BexarCounty #txlege

H.S. Softball District Semifinal: United beats Mineral Ridge

I thought gas prices were down. #gasprices #news

Memory turns red, erodes, and takes you over. New media art rooted in Japanese aesthetics. Traces of time accumulate and reshape the visible world. #takayukio #NYCArtist #NewYorkArt

"You shouldn't have to travel long distances to get your daily, basic everyday needs met - and that's it." - @reenamahajan.bsky.social 👉 Join us at the World Urban Forum to discuss the solutions to the biggest urban challenges: wuf.unhabitat.org/wuf13

TWO STATEMENTS BY TRUMP 7 MINUTES APART: Trump at 9:00: "Regime change was not our goal. We don't want that." Trump at 9:07: "Regime change is what we want. It is needed."

This is another reminder of the volatility and riskiness of fossil fuels. It shows that a system built on ageing infrastructure leaves Australia vulnerable to fuel insecurity and price shocks. We are relieved to hear that all workers on site are safe.

It’s unfortunate that men have forgotten their responsibilities as men. They should be guardians, protectors, thoughtful, insightful and decisive. I look at me especially those on the right and am disappointed by what I see. Tony

Another exciting week in Ottawa, with the announcement of a national conversation on men and boys’ health, as well as the passing of the Budget Implementation Act. Looking forward to the week ahead in Spadina—Harbourfront!

#India. Dad sold his car for his son’s education…and then…

🚨NEW MEDIA CLUB OUT NOW🚨 Who will be the next host of Strictly Come Dancing? Guests @heatherfallon.bsky.social & @dinosofos.bsky.social discuss the rumours on the Media Club with @mattdeegan.com. Listen and watch now: 📺 https://youtu.be/Yb6yOB2lA4o 🔈 https://podfollow.com/themediaclub #Podcast

OPEN & TRANSPARENT We’re building everything in the open. From solar panels and sodium-ion batteries to our sovereign Authenticated Intelligence platform.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ #haveachatai #authenticatedintelligence

In my head, the 80s were just two decades ago. The neon lights, the wood-paneled consoles, the simplicity of it all - it feels so close. But 20 years ago was the mid-2000s. We’ve traded floppy disks for the cloud, but I’m still holding on. I may be in 2026, but my heart is set to "Retro."

Bassemm Yousuf is worse than a Zionist. Like many others, since 2013 he's avoiding responsibility for his part in the coup. But if we want to understand what's happening in the region including the carnage in Palestine, we need to understand Egypt..

#341.1 - 27 Hours A Day? - JACK&JOZEF - Not enough time? #ad #nrc #fy #fyp #LifeHack #podcast #talkshow #PodcastGemist #lifelessons #timemangement #news #new #media #ironie #postmodern #absurdisme #weereendag #vandaaginside #talpanetwork #tv #improvisation #talkshow #theatre

Explore the joys of #STEM Through Kid Robot Picture Books for Pre-K through 4th grade #STEMForKids #Robot #KidLit #ChildrensBooks #KidsBooks NoireSTEMinist.com

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Opening Cinematic Video #NintendoSwitch2 #Yoshi #Gaming

Okay folks it’s hot out there so we need to talk about #bees and #water. Please #repost / #share. Thank you for caring. BEES NEED WATER! BEES GET STUCK IN AND DIE IN WATER! Here’s what you need to know! Given that they can collect water, their nectar based diet and their ability to generate… 1/11

Happy Xmas (War is Over) (2016) @johnlennonofficial.bsky.social @yokoono.bsky.social #johnlennon #yokoono #peace #love #happiness #freedom #christmas #pacifism #antiwar #ukulele #peaceonearth #merrychristmas #christmassong

Feet hibernate all winter. Then you ask them to run. In this Alaska Survival Kit video, sports physical therapist Zuzana Rogers at Runners Edge Alaska shows a simple progression exercise to avoid injury. ✍️ Annie Feidt/AKPM 📹 Annie Feidt, Matt Faubion & Courtny Brooks/AKPM

2️⃣ Professor @kevinclimate.bsky.social: we're using up the carbon budget for staying under 2°C at 0.7% every single month, with a small but very real risk we could reach a catastrophic 4°C by 2100. There are huge benefits for the majority if we address climate change. www.nebriefing.org/take-action

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🫠 "Despides por aquí, contratas por allá. Y en medio, el talento que tiraste a la basura" Muchas empresas hacen lo mismo: recortan, publican vacantes, vuelven a empezar. Todo esto sin hacerse una pregunta antes: ¿esta persona podría aportar en otro rol?🧵

Did u see the 2 Nicks n sheep? Do u think the 2 Nicks fought over who was taller? LOL. #nicks #moviepremiere #sheep #detective #nicholasgalitzine

That quiet voice that whispers "what if?" That’s what this song is about. I turned anxiety into horror, and fear into music. #indierock #alternativerock #progrock

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Compassion in action – that’s a phrase we live by here at HRT. Doing the compassionate thing matters, whether it’s how you respond to an overdose situation or how you interact with the people in your community on a daily basis.🫂

THE TRIPOD RAIDERS !!! THIS IS HOW IT’S GOING DOWN EVERY WEDNESDAY ON #Twitch 12PM @djevildee.bsky.social @beatminerz.bsky.social twitch.tv/djevildee 2PM #KoolDJRedAlert twitch.tv/kooldjredalert 3:30PM @djjoecoolnyc.bsky.social twitch.tv/djjoecoolnyc ALL EST !!! WORD !!!

There are 172 ninjas in this video. The ones you can see are wearing HatedMekkr's New Ninja Armor Sets. →https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3653493113

We shouldn't be looking up to these people. They are sick and need help! #theycouldbesaviors #readmore #clifi #billionaires #speculativefiction

Illegal immigrants who pay thousands of dollars to human traffickers to board death boats in the Mediterranean to reach Europe Italy only to be surprised that even those who live in Europe or Italy complain of poverty &unemployment so even their gamble with their money & lives didn't make them rich

💞👻 Fangs for coming to the 1st ever VSpirits #Vtuber group #Deadlock collab led by @birdie-wirdie.bsky.social with me & @b00giepunk.bsky.social! Special fangs to them for the fun! 👻💞 🔴 We Raided @bunnibana.bsky.social! She's playing Marvel Rivals fright now! 🔴 👇🔗 Channels! 🔗👇 [ #TwitchStreamer ]

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Pirates manager Don Kelly was ejected after umpires reviewed this play and ruled that Konnor Griffin did not get hit in the helmet

[INDIE ALERT] 📢 Fresco by Kelonia Games Alternate between an archaeologist exploring the temple in 3D and a painted figure navigating the 2D frescoes etched into the stone. Wishlist store.steampowered.com/app/4373620 #indiegames #indiedev

Palestine Action Germany, whose UK branch is classified as a terrorist organization, attacking a DSV Logistics office in Hamburg. They accuse them of supplying weapons for Israel's Elbit Systems. - possibly, these people are not Palestinian, right wing lunatics, however this isn't the way

An Alberta pizza shop owner is facing fire for WILD social media posts targeting Indigenous and LGBTQ communities. Thoughts? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/041626Pizza 🎧 FULL: rtrj.info/041626 #paulspizza #RealTalkRJ

#epstein Zorro ranch had lots and lots of dirt removed from the site. No permits this No permits to build anything new. They hid evidence, now they moved the evidence. #trumpsteinfiles

From working on the first ever People’s Budget to organizing in ways that make Los Angeles a better city, comrades stick together. 🫂❤️‍🔥 Over the years, Dr. Melina Abdullah and Mayoral Candidate Rae Huang have continued showing up for the people. This movement has always been people-powered.

Can your wardrobe really help beat dreary spring weather? 'Dopamine Dressing' is a term coined by fashion psychologist Dr. Dawn Karen to denote the use of clothing to optimize your mood. Watch more video: https://ow.ly/fCzu50YIOu6

PHRACK coin has landed!🪙 Exclusive to authors and major donors. Given personally by the staff to each individual. Never for sale. ❤️ 👉Hacker's Manifesto engraved on the rim. Music by the scene's own ytcracker!🎤

SI’s Chris Mannix on the SGA flopping discourse: (@SIChrisMannix on IG) Original post

🚨AB 2509 passes Assembly Education Committee! Burbank, Glendale, and Los Angeles Unified School Districts have been facing declining student enrollment for the last several years, which means less funding for our public schools. 1/5

Blackvale Manor was never just a house; it was a prison, a feeding ground, and a secret waiting to collapse. Now, the doors are finally opening. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZKYGG1 #vampirethriller #gothicmystery #darkromancebooks #vampireworld #supernaturalhorror #booklovercommunity

Author: Brett, The Audhd Boss @brettwhitmarsh Understanding autistic burnout and depression with Dr. @meganannaneff of Neurodivergent Insights. See our full conversation on this and more on autistic burnou #autisticburnout #burnout #depression #autismawareness #autisticadult #autistic #autisminwomen

Life is a tornado and I’m the cow in the background that nobody talks about but everyone remembers.

Alors que Jérôme Barella a été mis en examen dans l’affaire Lyhanna, plusieurs signalements et plaintes, dont deux pour viol sur mineure, avaient déjà visé le quadragénaire ces dernières années. On fait le point.

Robert De Niro on donOLD tЯump: “He’s a punk. He’s a dog. He’s a pig. He’s a con. A bullshit artist. A mutt who doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Doesn’t do his homework. Doesn’t care. Doesn’t pay his taxes. He’s an idiot. He’s a national disaster. He’s an embarrassment to this country.”

Some Americans are waking up. Hopefully it's not too late!