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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 9h

I’ll continue to fight cuts to NASA and other science agencies, and urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to stand united against this misguided war on science. Our future depends on it.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 9h

With NASA now forced to scale back key research and exploration programs, we are not only hurting our local L.A. County community, but our national security and global competition.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 9h

This is part of a broader assault on science across the Administration. We should be strengthening national treasures like JPL — not devastating JPL workers and their families with layoffs.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 9h

Let’s be clear: these layoffs are happening because the Trump administration is still cutting science at NASA.

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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory laying off hundreds

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, Calif., said it’s laying off 550 employees Tuesday as “part of a reorganization that began in July and not related to the curre…

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 10h

I’m heading back to Washington ready to work, but for the 3rd straight week, Speaker Johnson has canceled all activity in the House.

So I want to give you a sense of where we are, what’s on the line, & why it’s so important that we come back to D.C.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 13d

That’s unacceptable. I’ll continue working with local, state, and federal partners to lower energy costs, create good-paying jobs, and move our energy sector forward.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 13d

Instead, it represents a dangerous move by the President to punish states that disagree with him politically, regardless of the economic harm to the Americans who live there.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 13d

This decision — which includes projects that would have created hundreds of jobs in our district — does nothing to address rising energy costs or strengthen American energy independence.

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Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in blue states

Critics argue the move is politically motivated and could raise energy costs.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 15d

Republican leadership — who currently control the House, the Senate, and the White House — have refused to negotiate with us, so I wanted to share exactly what these health care cuts will mean for our district.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 15d

I’m back in D.C. ready to work with anyone to reverse the GOP’s extreme health care cuts and pass a budget that lowers costs for American families.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 19d

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Millions of Americans are facing food stamp cuts as grocery costs continue to rise

The Republicans' "big, beautiful" spending and tax law will result in cuts to food stamp benefits for many Americans, experts say.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 19d

Between cuts to SNAP and rising grocery costs, families across the country are struggling to afford basic necessities. We should be working on lowering costs and making life easier for our communities, not ripping health care and food away from those who need it most.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 19d

This is why the GOP budget is so harmful: millions of Americans – including seniors, veterans, foster youth, and workers – are soon going to lose their ability to put food on the table.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 22d

Using the government to stifle free speech is dangerous and un-American.

We are starting down a treacherous path, with an administration that continues to weaponize their power to punish their critics.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 29d

We’ve lost people who study infectious diseases, track natural disasters, hold polluters accountable, and keep our country safe from threats. We are all more vulnerable after months without their work.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · 29d

On Friday, a judge confirmed that the administration's order to fire thousands of probationary workers earlier this year was illegal. But even if these workers choose to return to their jobs, the damage is already done

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...

Mass Firing of Probationary Federal Employees Was Illegal, Judge Rules

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 30

Every second counts when fighting a fire like this one — Border Patrol’s decision to risk safety, slow operations down, and refuse to provide transparency is not acceptable.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 30

Two men were detained in Washington while fighting the Bear Gulch fire — one of the largest active wildfires in the U.S.

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Border Patrol arrests 2 firefighters battling Bear Gulch Fire in Washington

Border Patrol arrests 2 firefighters battling Bear Gulch Fire in Washington.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 28

I called on my Congressional colleagues to push back against these proposed cuts, and work towards a bipartisan budget that helps the EPA keep communities like ours safe.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Administration recently proposed drastic cuts to the EPA's budget, which would hurt the agency's ability to hold bad actors accountable and monitor toxins in the air and water.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 28

I joined local leaders, advocates, and the Climate Action Campaign to speak about the importance of protecting residents in our district who are affected by the Chiquita Canyon and Sunshine Canyon Landfills.

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 26

The President's move to fire a sitting Federal Reserve Governor would raise inflation, crush the dollar and throw our economy into turmoil.

The courts must step in -- if we lose independence in the Federal Reserve, it's game over.

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nteunational.bsky.social @nteunational.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you, @georgewhitesides.bsky.social for supporting NTEU Chapter 233 and the IRS employees in Santa Clarita!
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Rep. George Whitesides Raises Concerns Over Planned Santa Clarita IRS Office Closure

SANTA CLARITA, CA – Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) wrote to Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent over the planned September 30th closure of the Santa Clarita IRS Post of Duty Office, raising q...

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 21

Nearly 1 in 10 households face severe energy burdens, spending over 10% of their income just to keep the lights on. We need policies that lower costs, protect ratepayers, and prioritize affordable, reliable energy.

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Electricity prices are climbing more than twice as fast as inflation

Electricity prices are rising more than twice as fast as overall inflation. That's especially costly during the dog days of summer when air conditioners are working hardest. In addition to hot weath...

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Rep. George Whitesides @georgewhitesides.bsky.social · Aug 21

We need an all-of-the-above energy strategy — but the administration’s attacks on renewables are driving up prices.

Electricity costs are now rising more than twice as fast as inflation, forcing too many families to choose between paying the power bill and covering essentials.

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