Mike Brandt
@Brandt_boys
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I'm always looking for that perfect BBQ here in Kansas city to go with some amazing Bourbon or a great basketball game to watch.
Joined July 2012
Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month | Click on the image to read the full story
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Retirees will see an average $56 monthly increase in benefits starting January
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With Groups, Copilot goes multiplayer! You can now collaborate in real time with your team + Copilot to brainstorm, co-write, plan, or study together. One of my favorite new features ...
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🍂 It’s been one of those days. Pouring a glass of Eagle Rare 10 Year to unwind. Cheers to good bourbon and better moments! 🦅🥃 #EagleRare #BourbonLovers #Unwind #Cheers @BuffaloTrace
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The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing government shutdown to help farmers and ranchers get access to $3 billion of aid. https://t.co/IU5coySVQO
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🚨 @WhipKClark, the number two House Democrat, on the Democrat Shutdown: "Of course there will be families that are going to suffer... but it is one of the few leverage times we have." These people are SICK!
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The budget deficit began to shrink dramatically beginning in the second quarter of this year when there was no overlap with the Biden administration. From April to September, the cumulative deficit totaled just $468 billion. This is the lowest reading since 2019 and is down
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury and its related agencies today announced the immediate suspension of all contracts and task orders with ATI Government Solutions pending an investigation into allegations which covers approximately $253 million in Treasury-administered contract
As of today, the SBA has officially suspended ATI Government Solutions, which is majority-owned by Susanville Indian Rancheria, as well as three of its executives, from conducting any new business with the federal government. While we continue our investigation, ATI and its
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Secret’s out! Artist and KC native, @TechN9ne, kicked off episode one as our first Secret Chief 🎭 Stay tuned for this week’s drop, releasing exclusively on Chiefs YouTube: https://t.co/axPsrO0V6Y
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The fundamental issue is that half of all publicly-traded shares are controlled by passive index funds who, for the most part, outsource their shareholder vote to the advisory firms of ISS and Glass Lewis. ISS and Glass Lewis have no actual ownership themselves and often vote
Support voting control for Tesla CEO @elonmusk 🗳️ If Tesla doesn’t get the voted plan, much of Tesla will be controlled by index funds — not good for Shareholders or the future of Tesla. Vote with the Boards recommendations please!
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Hawley files bill to restore funding for low-income food assistance during government shutdown https://t.co/n2jYvGTiSm
stltoday.com
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Payments program (SNAP) has become Democrats' latest talking point in criticizing GOP over government shutdown.
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At least you can say they are consistent. They definitely don’t want people /Head start programs and food service programs, military /government workers to get any sort of paycheck just themselves.
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We’re honored to be recognized by @Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Companies 2025. This isn’t just about numbers, it’s about our incredible team, our drive to innovate, and our commitment to building a stronger future.
America’s business landscape is a diverse ecosystem, driven by companies that embody innovation. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group present America’s Greatest Companies 2025, recognizing companies that set the standard for performance. https://t.co/A8Py2TdtIs
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More of my Republican colleagues are finally talking about the unaffordable health insurance crisis, but yesterday on our GOP conference call Speaker Johnson said he has ideas and pages of policy, but did not say a single policy plan. I think that is unacceptable. Democrats
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The temptation to chase a quick buck has sparked the slow decline of many great brands and the swift flameout of even more wannabes.
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Excited for tonight’s NHL matchup between our partners, the Dallas Stars and Columbus Blue Jackets. We’re proud to support both teams and their foundations as they give back to their communities. Here’s to a great game from both sides! 💚💙 #NHL
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The average reign for an English King is 18 years. Nancy Pelosi has been reigning in her office for nearly 40 years. Yet, Nancy Pelosi posted a video attacking Trump for being a ‘King’ Let’s break that down: - Trump has been in office for 4.5 - Pelosi has been in office for 38
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CAL RALEIGH WITH THE HOME RUN TO GIVE SEATTLE A 3-1 LEAD ‼️ IT HAD TO BE BIG DUMPER 🔥 (via @MLB)
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