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Covering politics + #txlege for @impactnews via @Report4America | Seattle grown, @Mizzou made 🐅 | she/her | ✉️: hnorton @communityimpact .com
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Austin Dem.
@jamestalarico
tells reporters it isn’t the House or Senate’s fault that education bills didn’t pass this session.
“The blame lies at the feet of our governor, who has consistently held school funding hostage to try to pass an unpopular voucher scam.”
#txlege
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The Mizzou Law Student Bar Association has called on Senator
@HawleyMO
to resign, citing sedition following today’s events.
The Student Bar Association of Mizzou Law calls on Senator Hawley to resign for the sake of our state, for the benefit of our country, but most importantly, for the protection of the rule of law.
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BREAKING: With a 84-63 vote, the Texas House has approved an amendment by
@RaneyForTexas
to cut vouchers from HB 1, the chamber’s sweeping education bill.
#txlege
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NEW: With a 125-11 vote, the Texas House has given initial approval to
@RepToniRoseTX
’s HB 12, which would extend Medicaid coverage for new mothers to 12 months after childbirth/miscarriage.
The bill is a priority for House Speaker
@DadePhelan
.
#txlege
@impactnews
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.
@RepWalle
confronts Rep.
@CodyforTexas
on the House floor after the motion to limit amendments to HB 4 passed.
“Y’all don’t understand the sh— you do to our community,” Walle said, arguing HB 4 is one of the most sweeping pieces of legislation in front of the chamber.
#txlege
House members have filed 46 amendments to HB 4 by
@DavidSpillerTX
.
On a motion from
@CodyforTexas
, lawmakers voted to prevent any more amendments from being filed or discussed tonight.
#txlege
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“I’m here to discuss real policy,”
@DadePhelan
said in response to calls for his resignation.
“I didn’t take $3M from a PAC associated with Nazi sympathizers. That’s not my problem.”
#txlege
@impactnews
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.
@MALCTx
chair
@Victoria4Texas
, flanked by other House Democrats, speaking on the first proposed amendment to HB 4.
The bill is “an attack on our constitution; it’s an attack on the basic principles of freedom” that Texas was built upon, Neave Criado says.
#txlege
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Rep.
@jamestalarico
, a former middle school teacher, says lawmakers will not compromise on vouchers/ESAs.
“[Abbott] can call us back as many times as he wants, but we will never sell out our kids.”
#txlege
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I’m thrilled to finally announce that on June 1, I’ll begin covering Texas politics for
@impactnews
in Austin, by way of
@Report4America
. I couldn’t be more excited to move to Texas and work in such an exceptional local newsroom!
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Probably the world’s worst-kept secret… but I’m moving to Austin, TX, after graduation! Actual job announcement coming soon, but I wanted to share (some of) the good news 🤠
That said, if anyone has tips about places to live/things to do, needs a roommate, etc… let me know!
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BREAKING: Dems successfully delayed discussion of HB 20, a sweeping border bill, by arguing the bill contains multiple subjects and the caption didn’t give proper notice.
HB 20 now goes back to committee — but may be too late to return it to the House floor by Thurs. deadline.
Aaaaand after about an hour of debate: another point of order on HB 20.
Rep.
@RafaelAnchia
argues the bill contains more than one subject, and that the bill's caption does not give sufficient notice of the subjects. Here is the bill's caption:
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HB 177, filed today by
@GinaForAustin
, would:
- provide a $15k raise for Texas teachers and $5,500 for all campus support staff
- increase per-student funding by $2,787
- allocate additional money for school safety
Here's the bill:
#txlege
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In 2017, I toured Mizzou and took a photo in front of
@CoMissourian
. This weekend, I graduated from the world’s first and best journalism school after reporting for the Missourian for two years 🥹🎓🐅
ATX, here I come!
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“The officers had weapons … body armor … training, and backup. The victims in the classrooms had none of these things.”
Somber wording from the ALERRT Center’s new report, which breaks down holes in the law enforcement response to the May 24 school shooting in Uvalde.
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How do I quote this in a story
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Blocking reporters and students at your university instead of being transparent about problems and addressing their concerns is incredibly unprofessional. Not to mention that it limits the free speech of students.
Definitely a professional approach to addressing covid concerns. Real class act
@Mizzou
@UofMisery
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BREAKING: the Texas House just voted to impeach AG
@KenPaxtonTX
.
Votes:
- 121 in favor
- 23 against
- 2 “present”
- 3 absent
Paxton will be immediately suspended from office and the Senate will conduct a trial determining his fate.
#txlege
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Today was my first day of work with
@impactnews
and
@Report4America
! I’m incredibly excited to cover statewide issues that directly impact Texans, including next year’s
#txlege
session.
Say hi: hnorton
@communityimpact
.com 💌
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The scene outside the Texas Senate chamber as we await a verdict in
@KenPaxtonTX
’s impeachment trial.
The senators, who serve as jurors, began deliberations around 11:55 a.m. today.
#txlege
#PaxtonTrial
@impactnews
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Capitol print reporters 🤝 watching capitol broadcast reporters give their 5 p.m. live shots
#txlege
#paxtontrial
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Nothing like a snowy day at the Columns! ⛄️
(Please like this, I froze my fingers off to take it)
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Who’s gonna tell him... 😳
#MissouriMethod
Did you know universities in Boston have arrangements with
@BostonGlobe
so students can write stories for the major daily newspaper through a class all while being unpaid?
@deannaschwartzz
's recent essay in
@ObjectiveJrn
is an eye-opener:
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Rep.
@VoteAnnJohnson
holding up the 400-page report
@TXAG
office put together to defend Paxton following the whistleblower lawsuit.
The report was recently removed from the AG’s website, but Johnson says the committee printed out the entire thing.
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Sending emails as a journalist is really just an endless chain of “just let me know!”
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The Mizzou student urge to go to the quad the second it gets above 50 degrees in Como ❤️🔥
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More PPE for tombstones than students ✨
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@jamestalarico
@GinaForAustin
Rep.
@TMFtx
says special sessions are meant for “extraordinary circumstances — what is extraordinary about losing vote after vote on this topic?”
“The governor should read the room and understand it’s time for us to go home.”
#txlege
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@TexasHDC
@TMFtx
@jamestalarico
@GinaForAustin
.
@GinaForAustin
: “Governor, you have taken hostages and those hostages are our kids.”
“We expect you to do your job and fully fund our schools.”
#txlege
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Tell me your college/alma mater by showing me it’s most renowned local dining establishment.
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Texas House clerk sent this letter to
@GregAbbott_TX
yesterday:
"I am directed by the House of Representatives to inform you that... the House has this day adopted House Resolution 2377, impeaching Warren Kenneth Paxton."
Abbott hasn't commented on Paxton's impeachment.
#txlege
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First snow of the season for the last day of my Brussels internship! Do I have to leave? 🥺☃️
#mubxl
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The House State Affairs Committee just voted 8-3 to send HB 4 by
@DavidSpillerTX
to the full House.
The bill would criminalize illegal immigration into Texas and allow law enforcement to order undocumented migrants to return to Mexico.
#txlege
The House State Affairs Committee is meeting this morning. Kicking off the meeting with invited testimony on the Colony Ridge housing development in Liberty County.
The committee will then consider HB 4, which criminalizes illegal border crossings into Texas.
#txlege
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Galloway’s closing statement: “I’m not going anywhere, Missouri. Thank you, and goodnight.”
@CoMissourian
#MOGov
#MOLeg
#Elections2020
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After hours of testimony, Texas Senate Republicans advanced a $500 million bill that would help families pay for private schools.
SB 1 would create private school education savings accounts, a voucher-like program.
#txlege
@impactnews
@Report4America
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Since yesterday was my last shift of the semester, here’s to one year of writing about all things state gov for
@CoMissourian
!
S/o to
@markhorvit
, who’s let me cover everything under the sun — including two elections! Already missing these long days at the Capitol :(
#moleg
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I’m headed back to Seattle, WA ☔️for 8 weeks, starting today. But I’ll still be reporting remotely for
@CoMissourian
&
@KOMUnews
while I’m home — y’all don’t get a break from me! 😊
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Just arrived at the Tiger Hotel!
@nicolergalloway
’s Election Night Watch Party will begin at 7 p.m. Follow along with me for more updates on
#ElectionNight
for
@CoMissourian
!
I’ll also be contributing to
@kmoxnews
coverage tonight. Stay tuned!
#MOGov
#MOLeg
#Election2020
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As journalists, we tend to avoid posting political takes on social media. But please remember that the death of George Floyd & so many others isn’t political — it’s about human rights. Being angry about these murders isn’t biased.... it’s human.
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30 orgs, including
@tasbnews
&
@OfficialATPE
, sent a letter to state leaders + lawmakers today, asking them to increase funding for public schools this session, including:
- Increasing basic allotment
- Raising school safety allotment
- Boosting teacher/staff salaries
#txlege
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As classes start tomorrow, I am *officially* a new reporter for
@CoMissourian
! I’ll be covering the State Government beat under
@markhorvit
, and I’m so excited to work for the Missourian for the next two years!
My DMs are always open for story ideas, tips, & more.
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.
@DanPatrick
and his staff did not say whether the Senate would adopt the rules for the
@KenPaxtonTX
impeachment trial today.
“We have a lot of work to do,” Patrick said.
The Senate is meeting behind closed doors shortly, but won’t reconvene in the chamber until 6 pm.
#txlege
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Who knew covering European politics could be so fun? Thankful for all the opportunities & everything I’ve learned these past few months. Last day at
@EURACTIV
: ✅
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.
@raisingcanes
employees never miss.
“Rain, rain, go away; what combo are you getting today?”
BANGER.
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Senator Barbara Washington: “my favorite newspaper, the
@CoMissourian
.”
Love to see it.
#moleg
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Senate sergeant at arms staff couldn’t confirm for us that senators have left the capitol — but as we were speaking with them, Sen. Charles Perry opened the chamber door and quickly closed it when he saw the crowd of press.
#txlege
#PaxtonTrial
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The Texas House is honoring Ms. T (
@Senfronia4Texas
) for 50 years of service!
She is the longest-serving woman and longest-serving Black lawmaker in Texas history — taking office in 1972, “when women were not even allowed to open a credit card in their own name.”
#txlege
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JUST IN: Mun Choi just sped by me on a bicycle. No more MUNSPEED? 🛵
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@nrogers_news
Hi, I love this idea!! I’m a student journalist at
@Mizzou
— I cover state government for the Columbia Missourian and am a digital producer for KOMU 8!
Not to be that person buuuuut.... I’m currently looking for internships so if anyone knows of anything, send it my way! ☺️
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Today was our last
@CoMissourian
reporting class of the semester.
I can’t think of a crazier time period to start working for the Missourian, but it’s been a great learning experience, to say the least. I can’t wait to keep writing next semester! :)
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Rep. Ernest Bailes, one of the Rs against vouchers, told me he doesn't think Abbott's plan will sway his rural colleagues.
"If it was his intention to fully fund public schools... that would have been on his initial call, not held captive."
#txlege
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The Texas House just held a moment of silence in honor of the 5 people who were shot and killed by their neighbor in Cleveland, TX this weekend.
#txlege
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Some professors at
@mujschool
& nationwide still teach us that objectivity is one of the most important things in journalism — when really, it isn’t possible.
Many young journalists are working to move away from that idea, & Allison does a great job explaining why below!
This is your regular reminder that all journalism contains bias because it is created by humans. This will always be the case. It will be the case even if one day journalism is written by computers because humans program computers and have biases.
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Has anyone else every had these or was my dad the only person who was obsessed with them when I was a kid?
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20 articles of impeachment were filed against AG Ken Paxton today. House GI Committee chair Murr said he'd bring the impeachment resolution to a vote soon, but a date hasn't been announced.
#txlege
A full list of the impeachment articles is below:
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Isn’t that... every day?
Tomorrow: International Men's Day (19 Nov)
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@jamestalarico
“Our bipartisan majority for public schools is strong and united heading into the next special session,”
@jamestalarico
tells reporters.
Dems say they’re confident rural Republicans won’t be swayed by public education funding in
#HB1
.
#txlege
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.
@RolandForTexas
proposes an amendment to HJR 2 to give teachers a one-time bonus.
@SenBryanHughes
raises a point of order that the amendment isn't in line with the legislation.
"We will have time in the fall to give them a permanent raise,"
@DanPatrick
says.
#txlege
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BREAKING: House staff removed Rep. Bryan Slaton’s name from the official voting board. Members voted unanimously to expel Slaton from the House for providing alcohol to and sleeping with a 19-year-old staffer.
@DadePhelan
said Slaton is now barred from the chamber.
#txlege
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Some Wednesday thoughts: I’ve been covering
@nicolergalloway
’s campaign all semester for
@CoMissourian
, and I truly appreciate the access her team gave me over these past couple months. It’s been a great learning experience!
#Elections2020
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Just submitted my first internship application of the semester!
@angelmendoza___
said to submit a joke in my cover letter… hope he’s right 🤨
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Something we don’t talk about enough: what the hell does “Raising Canes” mean
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Since it’s two weeks out, now seems like a good time to ✨officially✨ announce that I’ll be studying abroad & reporting in Brussels this fall! See you soon
@AveryWecksler
@emkboyle
@c_fellows10
😳
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With a 13-0 vote, SB 2,
@CreightonForTX
's school finance bill, will head to the full Senate.
#txlege
#txed
The Senate Finance Committee is meeting shortly about SB 2 by
@CreightonForTX
.
The bill tackles school finance, teacher incentive allotments, some provisions created by HB 3 from the regular session and more.
#txlege
#txed
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The
@mujschool
arch is looking extra gorgeous today! Kinda wishing I was a stone lion — they don’t have to worry about Election Day 🥴
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Interesting — I was retweeting
@AP
and Twitter asked me if I wanted to read the article first.
Not sure how much this will (actually) stop people from sharing incorrect stories, especially since they can’t do it for every news outlet and user. But it’s a good step?
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"Is it possible that you jumped to a lot conclusions too fast? Is it possible you could've put this all to bed if you had talked to the Attorney General?" Buzbee asks.
Mateer says he did talk to Paxton before reporting him to the FBI.
#txlege
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@jamestalarico
“We need investments in our public schools,” Rep.
@GinaForAustin
says. “We should be able to pass a clean, standalone school finance bill that gives our kids and public schools what they need.”
#txlege
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@GovParsonMO
began his State of the State address by discussing the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlighted Missouri’s accomplishments, including roughly 400,000 vaccine doses administered so far — but has yet to mention the state’s ranking of 50th in vaccine rollout.
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Good morning, Texas! The House will begin proceedings on the proposed impeachment of AG
@KenPaxtonTX
around 1 pm today.
#txlege
@impactnews
As always, the third-floor House gallery will be open to the public. You can also watch the House livestream here:
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Traveling back home today to surprise my dad for his 60th birthday! 🎈
Thanks for setting this all up
@MollyShenKOMO
— see you soon! ✈️
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I apologize in advance to all my future editors — every sentence has an em dash 😌
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This video is a powerful reminder of white privilege. It’s hard not to think about what would’ve been different if this were a black Mizzou student.
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#BREAKING
: Dr. Randall Williams, Missouri’s top health official, is leaving the state health department, effective immediately. Robert Knodell, deputy chief of staff to
@GovParsonMO
, will serve as the acting director for
@HealthyLivingMo
.
@CoMissourian
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.
@CreightonForTX
asserted earlier that "the facts are not being promoted" by media covering
#txlege
/ESAs.
Click here for fact-based, unbiased reporting:
And follow
@HeathKeri
@reportsbychar
@SergioMarBel
@AaronTorres_
@madkisonews
@RyanChandlerTV
(1/2)
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Buildings across Brussels are decorated orange tonight, as the 16-day
#OrangeTheWorld
campaign kicks off. I spoke with
@EuropeanWomen
,
@unwomenEU
& more on the impacts of gender-based violence and what’s being done to tackle it.
My latest for
@EURACTIV
:
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@TexasHDC
@TMFtx
Rep.
@jamestalarico
: “Just like any scam, vouchers may sound good. But once you dig into the details… a voucher is a program that takes our hard-earned tax dollars out of our underfunded public schools.”
#txlege
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#BREAKING
:
#Mizzou
will no longer require masks to be worn outdoors, effective immediately.
Masks & social distancing will still be enforced inside all campus buildings, according to an email sent to faculty, staff, and students. ⤵️
@CoMissourian
@KOMUnews
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Rep.
@KingForTexas
says public schools are the only option for some students in rural areas.
"I will never ever... leave public schools w/o fully funding them."
King voted against vouchers during the regular session, but said he had a slightly different opinion on HB 1.
#txlege
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The Texas House just passed its 3 special session bills: HB 1 (school tax rate compression), HJR 1 (related constitutional amendment) and HB 2 (penalties for human smuggling). Everything
@GregAbbott_TX
asked for.
They then adjourned SINE DIE.
Your move,
@DanPatrick
.
#txlege
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.
@GeneforTexas
: “This legislation, while it may be targeted for people who are undocumented — this will affect all immigrant communities.”
“This will affect them. This will affect me. This will affect my family.”
#txlege
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Asked on the House floor just now: “how much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?”
#deadlineday
going well
#txlege
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