Ocean climate advocate, former Hill staffer, and policy geek who can’t quit CSPAN. Living in PDX, still working it in Washington, DC. Sharks are my fave fish 🦈
Apr 12, 2021 • 7 tweets • 5 min read
Another big week of climate hearings in Congress, on both sides of the Capitol. As previously noted, what a difference an election can make. Here are the links to watch them all, and many have an #OceanClimateAction angle.1/
Thursday, April 15th at 10:00AM @AppropsDems Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies hearing “Increasing Risks of Climate Change and NOAA's Role in Providing Climate Services”
My rage has not abated, it has grown. I worked on the Hill on 9/11 & when 2 police officers were tragically killed by a madman with a gun--surprise attacks that lead to dramatic security increases. BILLIONS have been spent to protect OUR house-the people's house. And yet...1/
This attack--planned in plain site by a bunch of morons who had merch!--was carried out with little resistance. Think about it, the seditious mob brought and built a gallows and platform with 6x6 beams at OUR capitol. This required some planning. 2/
For weeks this summer, mothers in PDX marching for BLM were tear gassed by federal law enforcement. Yesterday, MAGA terrorists incited by Trump, Hawley, Cruz and other seditionists stormed the US Capitol and nobody stopped them. Where were the feds? 1/
theguardian.com/us-news/2021/j…
I worked at the Capitol. With staff ID, I couldn't go anywhere without passing through metal detectors and passing by police with assault rifles multiple times a day. Yesterday these terrorists stormed the Capitol armed and unchecked. Why was this allowed? 2/
Jan 6, 2021 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
For anyone wondering—The most recent 50-50 Senate occurred following the 2000 election. Then, Sens. Tom Daschle (D-SD) and Trent Lott (R-MS), the Democratic and Republican leaders of the Senate respectively, negotiated a power sharing agreement to guide the chamber. 1/
Key features of the agreement included:
• Majority Leader: Lott was recognized as the de facto majority leader following Inauguration Day, based on the tie-breaking vote of Republican Vice President Dick Cheney. 2/
