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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 18h

My statement on the release of all living hostages ⬇️

Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 23h

Firing federal workers during a shutdown violates the law — and Russ Vought knows it.

@oversightdemocrats.house.gov Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia and I called on the U.S. Government Accountability Office to investigate this illegal directive.

We’re demanding accountability.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 1d

(2/2): This day is a reminder of our shared responsibility to learn from Indigenous communities, respect tribal sovereignty, and protect the lands and natural resources they have cared for since time immemorial.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 1d

(1/2): On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we recognize the deep history and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples in our Commonwealth and across the nation.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 1d

Trump and Republicans are so dead set on letting health care premiums skyrocket that they were willing to shut down the government.

I’ll keep fighting for Fairfax families and pushing for a bipartisan deal to fund the govt, protect federal workers, and prevent this health care crisis.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 2d

It was great to be in Reston this morning for the Northern Virginia Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

We must do more to support those facing Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, and to invest in the research needed to end this devastating disease.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 2d

Had a great time connecting with folks at Fairfax City’s 49th Annual Fall Festival! 🍂

From local food to music and crafts, it was a perfect celebration of our community.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 3d

Trump & Russ Vought are breaking the law — using illegal mass firings to strong-arm Congress into letting health care costs skyrocket for families.

If they want to end this shutdown, they can tell Republicans to end their vacation.

I’ve called on the U.S. GAO & IGs to investigate.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 3d

Republicans’ out-of-office replies are working overtime. Not sure where they are, maybe on vacation or at the golf course.

My @oversightdemocrats.house.gov colleagues and I are on the job, ready to end the shutdown, protect federal workers, avoid the health care crisis, & #ReleaseTheFiles.

Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 4d

Oversight Democrats are clear: this Republican shutdown needs to end now.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 3d

RIFs during a shutdown are 100% illegal.

@oversightdemocrats.house.gov Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia and I called on @USGAO to investigate Russ Vought’s illegal directive ordering agencies to fire federal workers in violation of the Antideficiency Act.

This scheme needs to be investigated.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 3d

RIFS during a shutdown are illegal.

@oversightdemocrats.house.gov is accepting whistleblower reports to ensure accountability.

oversightdemocrats.house.gov/contact/tip-line

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 3d

My statement on the reports that Trump and Vought have started their illegal mass firing scheme ⬇️

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 4d

If your family is being hit by this health care crisis, please share your story. Your voices help me fight to make care affordable.

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How are you impacted by the Republican health care crisis?

As state insurance regulators process rate hikes and health care premium increases because of Republican policies found in Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill", I want to hear directly from VA-11 co...

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 4d

Fairfax families are opening their mail to find health premiums skyrocketing — all because Republicans are letting ACA tax credits expire.

I’m working around the clock with my Democratic colleagues to stop these hikes and end the shutdown.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 4d

My statement on reports of a ceasefire agreement ⬇️

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 4d

Proud to stand with the Dads Caucus as we fight to end this shutdown & address the cost of living crisis Trump created.

Millions of parents across America are lying awake at night, worried how they’ll afford health care for their families.

It’s time for House Republicans to show up & negotiate.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 5d

My @oversightdemocrats.house.gov
colleagues and I are at the Capitol, ready to end the shutdown, defend federal workers, prevent a health care crisis, and Release the Files.

Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 5d

Oversight Democrats have one message for Speaker Johnson: Stop the Shutdown, Release the Files!

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 5d

(2/2): We also heard from a part-time employee and college student who can’t afford the skyrocketing ACA premiums that will hit if Congress fails to act.

It’s past time for Republicans to show up to work and negotiate to cancel the health care cuts and reopen the government.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 5d

(1/2): Today, I visited Elden Street Tea Shop in Reston to learn how the healthcare crisis will impact this small business.

We heard from a mother whose adult child will lose Medicaid coverage because of the looming cuts.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 6d

Proud to stand with my colleague @repsuhas.bsky.social and Democrats in the Virginia delegation to protect federal workers and fight for a bipartisan deal that funds the govt & cancels the health care cuts.

It’s past time for Republicans to show up and work to end this Trump shutdown.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 6d

Trump’s threat to block furloughed workers’ back pay is nothing but a scare tactic.

Ironically, Trump himself signed the 2019 law that guarantees back pay. It’s crystal clear.

Trump is feeling the heat from his shutdown and looming health care cuts. But bluster won’t solve his problems.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 6d

Proud to stand with my Virginia colleagues against the White House’s bogus threat to deny furloughed federal workers back pay.

The law is clear: back pay is guaranteed.

Families can’t be used as pawns in Trump & Vought’s shutdown.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 7d

Trump & Vought have reached a new low by threatening to illegally withhold backpay from federal workers.

First, they led us into this shutdown—now they’re inventing powers to further punish federal workers. Complete bluster and BS.

@beyer.house.gov is right: this is despicable.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 7d

More bluster and BS from Russ Vought and Donald Trump. The law is clear. Trump signed it. They can’t just invent powers to punish federal workers.

End the GOP vacation and stop the illegal threats.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social · 7d

A Trump shutdown. A health care crisis. And now Speaker Johnson is blocking Adelita Grijalva’s swearing-in because she’ll be the 218th signature to force a vote to release the Epstein files.

Get back to work. End the cover up. And #releasethefiles.

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