thausner.bsky.social
@thausner.bsky.social
Moderator, Democrats for Maryland Facebook page
Independent Health Policy Consultandt
Former Sr Analyst at U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Ph.D. Social Psychology, U. Kentucky

https://tinyurl.com/profcmtyresumethausner
My Silver Spring and Democratic Political News 12/2/25
o Democratic Party needs volunteers
o Marc Elrich for County Council 12/4
o Senator Mark Kelly on 12/4 "AI for America."
o Debbie Spielberg for County Council District 1
o MCDCC Holiday Party 12/7/25.
Info at shorturl.at/G6JjL
My Silver Spring and Democratic Politics News 12/2/25
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December 2, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Join us for the Marc Elrich for County Council Reception on Thursday, Decmber 4. RSVP: shorturl.at/8HMvI Donate: shorturl.at/vo1n8
November 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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"'History’s eyes are on the Supreme Court,' she said.

'This court will have to decide, is it going to be the court that puts an end to American democracy as we know it'..."

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November 30, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Join us for the Marc Elrich for County Council Reception on Thursday, Decmber 4. RSVP: shorturl.at/8HMvI Donate: shorturl.at/vo1n8
November 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
shorturl.at/5XZdh (link to paper) US Senator Mark Kelly will be speaking on 12/4/25 at the Center for American Progress (CAP) on "AI for America." On steps that need to be taken to ensure safe investments etc in artificial intelligence. Registration (shorturl.at/r5Ca0)
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November 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
My Silver Spring and Democratic News 11/25
o Trump+Environment
o Heather Cox Richardson: Senator Mark Kelly; Ukraine + Russia. 3) My daughter on domestic violence 4) Photo Album "Ordinary People of Myanmar" 5) Substack Trump's death threats. 6) Indivisible-We Ain’t Buying It. shorturl.at/IeQ2c
My Silver Spring and Democratic News 11/25/25
1) In One Week, Trump Moves to Reshape U.S.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Coal miners speak out after the Trump administration removed black lung protections:

"They’re doing everything they can to hurt the working man. They ain’t worried about the miners or people in West Virginia or coal miners anywhere. All they’re worried about is the almighty dollar in DC."
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Consumer sentiment has fallen for the fourth month in a row, reaching the second-lowest level ever recorded.

70% of consumers think US economic policy is "poor."
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Fox: This year's holiday hiring is going to be at the lowest level in 15 years. Retailers will hire between 265,000 and 365,000 seasonal employees. That compares with 442,000 last year. Why the slowdown? This is indicative of a softer job market
November 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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SNAP recipient: I've been disabled since birth, so I rely on food stamps and Social Security to survive. I've been struggling. It's been really hard. I've literally been eating spaghetti for 4 days because it's all I have in my apartment.
November 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
substack.com/@tonyhausner... A video and written versions of Bernie Sanders outstanding speech at the D.C. No Kings Day on 10/18
Tony Hausner (@tonyhausner)
Here is a video of Bernie Sanders outstanding speech on 10/18 at the D.C. No Kings Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTOPr9vhPfk and here is a written version https://shorturl.at/ITMHZ
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October 20, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Riderwood Democratic Club at No Kings Day at Leisure World, DTSS and Hastings open.substack.com/pub/tonyhaus...
Riderwood Democratic Club at No Kings Day
Our group which was organized by the Riderwood Democratic Club went to 3 locations for NoKings Day 10/28/25: 1) Leisure World, 2) Downtown Silver Spring, and 3) Hastings Drive and US29.
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October 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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We’re standing with federal workers in MoCo.

This new resource is a diamond in the rough for our displaced but resilient federal workers. Thank you to our county leaders for defending our community and acting with great compassion and foresight.
WorkSource Montgomery Adds Center For Displaced Federal Workers
As federal workers struggle to find new employment, WorkSource Montgomery is about to open a center just for them. WorkSource Montgomery, a county agency that connects jobseekers and employers, has… R...
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October 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
open.substack.com/pub/bensamue... This column makes a good case for why health care is a winning issue for Democrats
How Democrats can win (Part 2)
Voters continue to trust Democrats on health care. But health care means a lot more than just insurance coverage.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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We the People are with Chicago in demanding and end to ICE terrorism!

Live-stream via @statuscoupnews.bsky.social.

#Broadview #Chicago
September 28, 2025 at 12:40 AM
HCR discusses Trump’s horrible speech at the U.N. shorturl.at/Pd1Fj
September 23, 2025
In New York City this morning, the United Nations opened its General Assembly, marking the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations itself.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Premium Tax Credits make health care affordable for 20M+ people. If they expire, millions won’t be able to go to the doctor.

Join us in urging Congress to make health care tax credits permanent & repeal the health care cuts they passed earlier this year: commcat.io/467vrRn

#CareNotCuts
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September 23, 2025 at 10:50 PM
youtu.be/wCuOx5yXeQU?... Robert Reich discusses Trump's undermining of media
Why Corporate Media is Bending the Knee
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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September 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLEz... This video is similar to my DNC recommendation. In my Trump Fight Plan, one proposal is to have a video of 2 Medicaid patients, 1) a disabled child and 2) an elderly nursing home patient. Both cutoff by Trump's Big Beautiful Bill from Medicaid and no further care.
I Live on $70 a Month. Now My Nursing Home Could Close.
YouTube video by The Democrats
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September 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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September 15, 2025 at 11:51 PM