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.

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.

An exhibition of excellence! What a pleasure to moderate the CT NAACP Great Debate featuring Yale and Howard University.

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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.

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.

Another week, another wrap. Highlights from the week: 1️⃣ Teacher Appreciation Week resolution 2️⃣ Safeguarding international food assistance programs 3️⃣ Celebrating Small Business Week 4️⃣ Jewish Heritage Month 5️⃣ Honoring Sergeant Michael Stokes

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

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Zuri Technology Demonstrator 2.0 is being built in Prague. Before it flies, we wanted to share it with the public. The display aircraft was unveiled at AERO Friedrichshafen and shown again at Maker Faire Prague.

We are seeing people exploit international war crimes for their own political gain. A video circulating online doesn't show the full statement I made. It was edited to take out what I was responding to, and tries to discredit my work fighting for Palestinian rights. It is beyond is unacceptable.

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Government and billionaires when they see nature….

#BTTC - Jon Husted makes a break for it when confronted about the $116,000 he took from an Epstein Co-Conspirator.

Chicago giving police this kind of attitude could not have been on anyone’s 2025 bucket list. Give it to em Chi-town. 😂 Love y’all. 💙

The UCP didn’t run on leaving Canada, but Danielle Smith’s rolled out the red carpet for a divisive vote on it. I’m proud to stand with my colleagues in Alberta’s New Democrats & say I’m a proud Albertan & proud Canadian who rejects separatism. Are UCP MLAs able & willing to do the same? #abpoli

“I’m so happy that Black wrestlers, especially Black women wrestlers, have the opportunity to shine today.” -Jacqueline Moore

Good girl. 💩on Trump.

🧠 Anosognosia for hemiplegia is a complex stroke phenomenon where patients are unaware of their paralysis. Despite known links to safety risks and poorer recovery, it’s rarely addressed in nursing frameworks. #neuronurses#StrokeRehab #PatientSafety

Thomas Massie: “I would have come out sooner but I had to call my opponent to concede and it took a while to find him in Tel Aviv.” video courtesy @acyn.bsky.social

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War tourism. Wealthy individuals paid large sums to hunt civilians during the siege of Sarajevo

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It's #ShowMeSunday so show me your indie games please!

Last week, Institute expert and former Pentagon official @grantrumley.bsky.social described three things he's watching as the Iran war continues.

Between 18–20 May 1944, #Stalin deported nearly 200,000 Crimean #Tatars from #Crimea, forcing entire families into freight wagons and sending them thousands of kilometers away, mainly to Uzbekistan. Today, #Russia again seeks to erase Crimea’s identity through occupation, repression, and propaganda.

There is no safe level of lead exposure, yet tens of millions of people across the nation drink water from water systems contaminated with lead. Reach out to your state and local legislators today to demand clean lead-free water for everyone.

Beautiful weather today

My life has taken a turn, and I am ready for it. I am starting over and I ain't worried about shit. Left my job of 10+ years so yeah. #startingover #over50

Somehow I never posted the funniest way I have had a mon die in Z-A.

I always watch the news . . . especially the weather 🌞

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Das☝️war gestern. Das👇heute Morgen☺️

Spring has finally arrived in Moscow too…

In our fast-paced professional lives, we often put our wellness on the back burner. But what if "Slow Wellness" is actually the secret to sustained success? 🎧 Listen to Everything Lifestyle: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1ULR... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW5C...

🌉 A new railway bridge supporting a four-way roundabout above the West Coast Main Line in Stockport has reopened after a year-long overhaul. As part of the project, a much-admired mosaic was retained and reinstalled: 👉 https://bit.ly/4sBPpwd #TimelapseTuesday

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Taking It Down returns in their weekly slot with more dong talk than can even be necessary: 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' ends perfectly; 'Shrinking' may have improved; 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast' could be more than a mystery. It's all on this week's episode! thealabamatake.com/p...

🌍 Five forces shaping global health in 2026: 1️⃣ Pandemic preparedness & early‑warning surveillance 2️⃣ Antimicrobial resistance 3️⃣ Mental health in core UHC 4️⃣ NCD prevention & health taxes 5️⃣ Climate‑resilient, low‑carbon health systems

Die Geisteskranken Teil 13 Ein Fesches Kleidchen hat es an 😀

Artificially Inconsiderate Waymo doesn't seem to care about other road users as long as there isn't a crash. OP: tiktok.nickeebrown13, LA area

Fox: April saw a big jump in inflation tied to gas prices. Inflation is wiping out wages. If you look at the income levels last month, flat. Spending levels way up.

Guess it finally got cold up north. #Birds #Birding #CedarWaxwing

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What rarity would make the Shetland trip unforgettable if you were lucky enough to see it? Join BirdGuides in a rarity hunt this autumn: https://bit.ly/4cZm8WS #birding #bgtravel #birdguides #birds #birdwatch #birdwatching

We are in the middle of a water crisis and we cannot continue to allow the corporations polluting our waterways to dodge accountability.

Music by Mudrat! #mudrat #halfwayhauntedllc #seeyouintheshadows #musicbymudrat #brownbottle

Age yourself with a movie you saw in theaters as a kid. (one of three, and the PG version...)

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The Rochester New York trio are being well cared for. #PeregrineFalcons

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The red legged partridges are pretty noisy tonight. It’s a weird call and much louder than my phone picks up #birdsky #gardensky #naturesky

Booommm 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 Fiiiiiiiirrreeee 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Ukrainian attack drones successfully struck Russia’s Lazarevo oil pipeline pumping station.

Si lo comparamos con los límites en ingresos establecidos en otros países europeos, hay una desproporción clara. Lo vemos: ➡️ En París: Ingresos de 2.900€ al mes máximo en el caso más generoso. ➡️ En Berlín: Ingresos de 1.400€ al mes en viviendas para una sola persona.

🥐 Freshly baked breads, simit, croissants, and sweet pastries at Moda Cafe TX! Cozy café vibes and warm aromas await you in Richmond, TX. #FreshlyMade #halalfood #RichmondTX

Stai vivendo la settimana che ti meriti, Flavio🫂 #Tennis #RolandGarros #Cobolli