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1550nm

@1550nm.bsky.social
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Data enthusiast with interest in deep-diving open-source datasets. I have training in physical sciences and machine learning, work in a technology-focused industry, and have knowledge of national and computer security. American, centrist politically.

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1550nm @1550nm.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Concerned on the impact of DOGE cuts to the economy? You should be. Here is a breakdown by congressional district - totals in $M. While DC,VA,and MD are heavily represented, there's a lot of red states here too. Concerned? Contact your representatives!
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1550nm @1550nm.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
**This plot is based on my own analysis of data from Doge.gov** "Savings" by district: Perhaps MAGA feel they can cut these contracts because they are performed in mostly blue states. Debatable. Let's hear from voters in Virginia, Nebraska, Alaska, Colorado, and Alabama about these cuts.
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1550nm @1550nm.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
**This is based on my analysis of DOGE data, from DOGE.gov** Update on USAID cuts: This hurts even MAGA objectives(Latin America for re-settlement of migrants) Who does this help, other than BRICS-affiliated Russia (proxies in Europe in Europe, Z in Africa), or China (Belt and Road initiative)?
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 25/02/2025
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that while Elon Musk is a “special government employee” who is “overseeing” the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, he is not the administrator of the special agency tasked with streamlining the federal government.
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WATCH: White House refuses to 'reveal' DOGE administrator during briefing
PBS News White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López asked press secretary Karoline Leavitt during a news briefing about the identity of DOGE’s administrator. The White House named Amy Gleason after ...
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Jennifer Berkshire @jenniferberkshire.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
I thought this interview with tech-leader-turned-Trump-backer Marc Andreesen was both fascinating and deeply disturbing. One of his assertions is that voters will support eviscerating special ed funding a la DOGE when they realize what a scam it is. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/o...
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1550nm @1550nm.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
While DOGE apparently has not had time to update the questionable "Wall of Savings" in over a week, they have added additional pages to question the basic function of government. I love this gem - I wonder why they chose to compare 2024 spending to (checks notes) 2019? What happened after that? 😆
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1550nm @1550nm.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Vast majority of USAID cuts from Africa, including (ironically) Elon's home country. Common thread: Russia strategic. Russia seeks a puppet in Moldova, SA is BRICS already, and Africa is targeted by Russia (militarily) and China (Belt and Road initiative). This is just taking out the competition.
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1550nm @1550nm.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Why's DOGE so quiet? "Last updated February 17, 2025. This will initially be updated twice per week" --> DOGE has had no new "savings" for over 1 week. "Wall of Receipts. A transparent account of DOGE's findings and actions" --> $55B? Where's the math? DOGE: as transparent as a brick wall.
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1550nm @1550nm.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Here's claimed DOGE savings ('Total Base and Excercised Options Value') -- $8,742,416,139 total, probably ~$4.4B in possible "savings". Top 20 affected companies below, mostly USAID One stands out: Leidos, responsible for IT upgrades for Social Security. Why - doesn't Elon hate SSA's IT?
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