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Al Tompkins

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55 years as journalist, author, visiting prof at Syracuse U, teaches A-I use, writing, retired @POYNTER. Buy my book Aim for the Heart -Amazon

St Petersburg, FL
Joined December 2007
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Al Tompkins
7 days
We are fortunate to have experienced journalists like ⁦@wolfblitzer⁩ and ⁦@clarissaward⁩ covering the Israel/Gaza story. They have deep knowledge and have covered many “peace plans” of the past so they do not approach this starry-eyed wonder but cold practicality.
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Al Tompkins
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Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says. If this happens, I would think Democrats will have to find a way to admit Trump has contributed something remarkable. https://t.co/pylQQdYY6G
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President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first Phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners.
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Al Tompkins
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BREAKING: Combs sentenced to 50 months in prison (4.1 years)
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Al Tompkins
14 days
The Labor Department will not release today's job figures because of government shutdown. What WOULD it show? Here is a private sector summary of what employers are saying.. hint-- it is concerning.
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Private payrolls saw their biggest decline in 2½ years during September, ADP said.
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Children Who Dance in the Rain
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When we started this journey, we had no idea where it was going to take us. We poured our heart and soul into this book for the sole reason of making a positive impact on humanity. Today, we are excited to announce that we have sold 50,000 copies since launch! Thank you from
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Al Tompkins
14 days
There seems to be no doubt that this is a violation of the Hatch Act. Federal agencies are posting notices on the top of their websites that the Democrats have shut down the government. Link to the government's own explanation of the Hatch Act https://t.co/Kdgm1wMMrJ
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Al Tompkins
14 days
If you delay bad news it doesn't make the news good.
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Al Tompkins
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That time Trump demanded a gift for King Charles, which was forbidden by law, and the guy who said no was fired. https://t.co/VB5IucPszd
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Al Tompkins
14 days
He is an American citizen, born in the U.S., was working a construction job and ICE arrested him. A couple of weeks later, they did it again. Now he is suing.
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Leonardo Garcia Venegas, a U.S.-born citizen who was twice arrested by immigration authorities, has filed a lawsuit claiming that he was improperly detained. 
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Al Tompkins
16 days
Despite what POTUS and other GOPs say, undocumented immigrants are generally not eligible for federally subsidized health care programs like Medicare, Medicaid, or the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. The federal government website even says this.
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Get information on rules and options for immigrants at Healthcare.gov.
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Al Tompkins
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Without a doubt, MILLIONS of dollars worth of life-saving medications were wasted by the Trump administration's cancellation of USAID contracts. This is the totalling of dollars wasted-the loss of life may never be totaled. https://t.co/txVqOECWYX
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Al Tompkins
16 days
keep this in mind #governmentshutdown
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Al Tompkins
16 days
Members of Congress still get paid even if govt is shut down and while millions are furloughed or fired
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The shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks.
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Al Tompkins
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A recent study of the U.S. military found that two-thirds of troops were overweight
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Al Tompkins
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#governmentshutdown DOD guidance indicates nearly half of their 741,477 civilian employees could be furloughed, with a number of military spouses working as civilian employees for DOD.
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Al Tompkins
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what happens when govt shutdown stops military pay
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From banks and credit unions to the military relief societies, help will be available.
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Al Tompkins
16 days
@ICE agents seriously injure photojournalists outside immigration court - video
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Molly Crane-Newman
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Footage taken by @Steffikeith this morning of ICE agents shoving photographers on assignment at 26 Federal Plaza. One journalist has been hospitalized.
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Molly Crane-Newman
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Footage taken by @Steffikeith this morning of ICE agents shoving photographers on assignment at 26 Federal Plaza. One journalist has been hospitalized.
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