Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

May 24, 2023 at 9:28 PM

a humble, urgent request

we're pacing to come up short   Hey folks, I won't mince words here. I have an urgent request of you. My team set an ambitious, yet doable, goal to raise $10,000 by 11:59 PM tonight. Right now, we're pacing to come up just $2,200 short. Now, I'm obviously not going to ask you to donat…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

May 23, 2023 at 5:31 PM

this is a big deal.

  May I have just a second of your time, please? In just a few days, my campaign will face our May fundraising deadline. This is a big deal. Pundits will use the number as a bellwether of our campaign’s strength. With experts predicting a tough cycle for Democrats, it’s imperative that …

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

May 22, 2023 at 11:50 PM

46 years of service

thank you, TC.   Hey folks, Today, a role model, champion for Delaware and a good friend of mine announced after 46 years in public service, he's retiring after his term is up in 2024. It would be impossible to even partially capture the accomplishments that Senator Carper has had in …

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

May 20, 2023 at 8:06 PM

humbly asking

  Hey folks, I won't mince words here. I have an urgent request of you. My team set an ambitious, yet doable, goal to raise $20,000 by 11:59 PM tonight. Right now, we're pacing to come up just $5,700 short. Now, I'm obviously not going to ask you to donate the entire $5,700, that's r…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

May 20, 2023 at 5:07 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, Happy Infrastructure Week! Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, #InfrastructureWeek is now #InfrastructureDecade. This historic funding is creating good-paying jobs, strengthening our nation’s economic compet…

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  Team Lisa · [email protected]

May 18, 2023 at 7:03 PM

Quick survey on abortion >>

  Team, The moment Roe v. Wade was overturned, states immediately began rolling back the clock on abortion rights. In Florida, a 6-week abortion ban was signed into law. North Carolina just passed a 12-week abortion ban. South Carolina just passed a 6-week abortion ban Texas has b…

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  Team Lisa · [email protected]

May 15, 2023 at 8:02 PM

a dumpster fire

  Hey team, By now you've probably seen some of the town hall that Trump last week. We have two words for it: dumpster fire. Not only did he mock a sexual assault survivor, call another woman “nasty,” continue to deny the 2020 election results, but he was applauded by extremists whil…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

May 13, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, It’s been a busy week in Delaware and in Washington.   Celebrating DSU’s Class of 2023 It was truly an honor to address Delaware State University’s Class of 2023 graduates on Friday. It was the largest graduating class with th…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

May 9, 2023 at 7:40 PM

the debt ceiling

  Hey team, I'm not sure if you’ve seen what’s going on with the debt ceiling – but it's a mess. Far right Republicans seem to think that cutting federal spending on President Biden's climate change initiatives and student loan forgiveness is a better solution than cleanly raising th…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester HQ · [email protected]

May 7, 2023 at 4:51 PM

13 people

  Hi there: Republicans hold just a FIVE seat majority in the House. That means that some of the most important votes teeter on a knife’s edge. We’ll explain more in a moment but first, can you please chip in $10 or more to protect Delaware’s Democratic House seat? It may seem odd …

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

May 6, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, Welcome to this week’s Let Me Be Blunt! Keep scrolling to hear about what I’ve been up to. Making Route 896 Safer   On Monday, I joined Delaware Department of Transportation’s Secretary Nicole Majeski, Gove…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

May 5, 2023 at 8:46 PM

my favorite scarf

  Hey there, When I was sworn-in for the first time in 2017, my sisters and I wanted to make it special. After all, I was making history as the first woman and person of color elected as the Congressperson for Delaware. My sister Thea is the historian of the family, and she had found…

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  Team Lisa · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 9:56 PM

have your say

  Team, Getting work done that is important to Delaware and everyday Americans across the country is of the utmost importance to Lisa. From the economy, to reproductive rights, to common sense gun-safety, Lisa's dedicated to fighting to ensuring you have what you need to get ahead an…

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  Team Lisa · [email protected]

May 2, 2023 at 9:41 PM

more Lisas, fewer Kevins

It's been just one year since the leak that would change reproductive rights   Folks, A year ago, an opinion leaked from the Supreme Court that weeks later would overturn Roe v. Wade, a 50-year precedent that protected millions of Americans' right to an abortion. If we weren't fightin…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

April 30, 2023 at 3:30 PM

the 1 percent

April Showers bring May Flowers   Folks, Republicans in Congress are really concerned with the 1 percent. They want to give them an easy ride – slashing their taxes, allowing them to influence legislation. It's absurd. Here's the 1 percent I'm worried about: the 1 percent of donors w…

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  Team Lisa · [email protected]

April 29, 2023 at 7:51 PM

before the end of the month

campaigns like this one are built over time   Folks, We won't take up too much of your time: There's just 48 hours until our monthly fundraising deadline – and we're pacing behind where we need to be if we're going to keep Delaware in Democratic hands. Any contribution of just $10 or …

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

April 29, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, Between events in Delaware and important votes in Washington, it’s been a very busy and very engaging week! Keep reading to see what I’ve been up to. Engaging with Delaware's Students at the Delegation Yout…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

April 27, 2023 at 9:21 PM

blood clots

Nearly a decade ago, I lost my husband, Charles Rochester, to sudden complications from blood clots that went to his heart and lungs.   Hello. Nearly a decade ago, I lost my husband, Charles Rochester, to sudden complications from blood clots that went to his heart and lungs. He was a he…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

April 25, 2023 at 7:31 PM

President Biden’s reelection campaign

It's official: President Biden is running for reelection in 2024   Team, It's official: President Biden is running for reelection. Last election, I was proud to stand by my fellow Delewarean and had the honor of serving as the National Co-Chair of the Biden/Harris campaign and helping l…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

April 24, 2023 at 10:07 PM

the Supreme Court’s decision on Friday

the fight for abortion access continues   Team, As you've probably seen by now, the Supreme Court blocked the dangerous restrictions on Mifepristone. This is a huge win for abortion rights, but the work doesn't stop just yet. Back when I was working as the Deputy Secretary of Health an…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

April 22, 2023 at 4:09 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, It’s one of my favorite days of the year - Earth Day! To celebrate, I visited the Brandywine Valley unit of the First State National Historic Park in Wilmington - the only National Park in Delaware! I was joined by t…

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  Team Lisa · [email protected]

April 21, 2023 at 9:30 PM

one of the toughest battles yet

Something we’ve learned about Lisa is...   Something we have learned about Lisa is, There's a genuine reason behind everything she stands for. Lisa grew up watching Smokey the Bear and Woodsy the Owl. Maybe that’s why she is so passionate about protecting the earth for generations to c…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

April 18, 2023 at 8:15 PM

a little alarmed

  Hi everyone, If you’re receiving this, it’s because you’ve always stepped up for our team in the past. My team just let me know that we’re behind on our fundraising goals for the month. It wouldn’t normally alarm me but with the GOP in the House majority, abortion access is being …

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

April 15, 2023 at 4:38 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, If there's one word you can associate my career with it would be jobs. As a former Secretary of Labor for Delaware, Head of State Personnel, and CEO of the Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League, I've seen personally t…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

April 15, 2023 at 1:46 PM

my grandmother

While there is reason to look at today’s role models for young people with skepticism, there is also reason for hope.   Hi there, I’m a big believer in role models. I’m fortunate to have many. As a little girl, one of the people I looked up to was my grandmother — my mother’s mother. She…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester HQ · [email protected]

April 8, 2023 at 5:19 PM

BREAKING: Abortion Access Gutted

Extreme Republicans are doing everything possible to strip women of their bodily autonomy. This is a five-alarm fire.   Team — All of us on Team Lisa are livid. Last night, as folks were signing off for the weekend, a Trump-appointed federal judge in Texas ruled to overturn FDA approval …

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

April 8, 2023 at 2:17 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, While this week brought its challenges – including severe weather and a tornado – it also brought a renewed sense of community. Because, as former Governor Markell would say, we are a state of neighbors, and we will …

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester HQ · [email protected]

April 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM

before the weekend

With Republicans in the House Majority and campaign experts predicting a tough cycle for Democrats, it’s imperative that we show financial strength - especially at this point in the election cycle.   We’ll be very fast — Lisa says that she was lucky that her first bosses were strong wome…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester HQ · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 10:11 PM

13 people

This may seem odd.   Hi there: Republicans hold just a FIVE seat majority in the House. That means that some of the most important votes teeter on a knife’s edge. We’ll explain more in a moment but first, can you please chip in $10 or more to protect Delaware’s Democratic House seat? It …

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

April 5, 2023 at 4:46 PM

blood clots

Nearly a decade ago, I lost my husband, Charles Rochester, to sudden complications from blood clots that went to his heart and lungs.   Hello. Nearly a decade ago, I lost my husband, Charles Rochester, to sudden complications from blood clots that went to his heart and lungs. He was a he…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

April 1, 2023 at 2:37 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, On Monday, I welcomed Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of the United States' President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis to Delaware to highlight how EXIM's services can support the growth and expansion of Delaware businesses, especi…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

March 31, 2023 at 10:32 PM

before midnight

This is incredibly important.   Hi there, I’ll be fast — Our first quarterly deadline of 2023 is TONIGHT. My campaign is legally required to publicly report how much money we raise. This is incredibly important. With Republicans in the House Majority and campaign experts predicting a tou…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

March 29, 2023 at 2:37 PM

the GOP House Majority

We made history when I became the first woman and the first person of color to represent Delaware in the United States Congress.   Hi there, In 2016, we made history when I became the first woman and the first person of color to represent Delaware in the United States Congress. I’ve been…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

March 28, 2023 at 9:09 PM

this is a big deal.

With Republicans in the House Majority and campaign experts predicting a tough cycle for Democrats, it’s imperative that we show strength.   May I have just a second of your time, please? In just a few days, my campaign is required to publicly report how much money we’ve raised for the q…

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  Sherrod Brown · [email protected]

March 27, 2023 at 4:36 PM

I’m personally asking

Experts at CNN are calling me one of the most vulnerable senators in the entire country – and I am a top GOP target for defeat. Counting on you. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

March 25, 2023 at 3:37 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, I hope your weekend is going well.   I want to wish all those in our state who are observing Ramadan a month of peace and blessings. Ramadan Mubarak! We also celebrated the 13th anniversary o…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 6:55 PM

childhood photos

I never would have believed it when this photo was taken.   May I be vulnerable for a moment, please? When this photo was taken, I would not have believed that I’d be the first woman and person of color that Delaware would send to Congress. Don’t get me wrong, public service and activi…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester HQ · [email protected]

March 20, 2023 at 9:57 PM

counting on you

With Republicans in the House Majority and pundits saying 2024 will be tough for Democrats, our team tracks our fundraising down to the penny.    Here’s the thing about Lisa: No matter how much she gets done, she’ll tell you that she’s just getting started. From combating climate change…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

March 18, 2023 at 2:32 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friend, I hope you had a fun and safe St. Patrick’s Day and that your weekend is off to a great start. Below are some highlights of my week spent in the First State as well as some resources for federal funding I encourage D…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

March 15, 2023 at 4:46 PM

small problem

It’s imperative that we knock this out of the park.   Hi there, I’ll be fast – Our first quarterly deadline of 2023 is a couple of weeks away. After that, my campaign is required to publicly report how much money we’ve raised. Here’s why it matters: pundits will use the number we post a…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

March 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM

blisters & sore muscles

I carry the lessons ballet taught me everywhere I go.   Hi there, Ballet has always been a significant part of my story. My parents enrolled me in lessons when I was young, and I stuck with it into high school. I quickly learned that beneath the beauty of dance there is struggle. Bliste…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

March 11, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friends, President Biden announced his budget for Fiscal Year 2024 — a blueprint to invest in America, lower costs for families, and protect and strengthen Medicare and Social Security all while reducing the deficit by makin…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

March 8, 2023 at 7:12 PM

NEWS: Community Project Funding Application Now Available

Dear friend, As Congress begins our appropriations process for the next fiscal year, I’m pleased to announce that my office will, once again, be accepting applications from Delaware nonprofit and go…

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  Adam Frisch · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 5:25 PM

I’m running again to defeat Lauren Boebert

We came just 546 votes short of kicking Boebert out of Congress. It was the closest race in the entire country. Counting on you. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 4:46 PM

memory lane

As Beyoncé said.... Counting on you. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

March 4, 2023 at 3:47 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friends, We ended Black History Month with a celebration at the White House hosted by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Joining other members of Congress, activists, artists, community and business leader…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

March 3, 2023 at 3:17 PM

REMINDER: Get Your Tax Filing Questions Answered on Monday, March 6

Dear friends,   I wanted to remind you that my office is again hosting a virtual tax filing information session this Monday, March 6, 2023, at 12:00 PM. Special guests from the IRS and the Delaware Taxpayer Advocate will answer questions r…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

February 28, 2023 at 11:30 PM

Get Your Tax Filing Questions Answered!

Dear friends,   As tax filing season is underway, I want to let you know that my office is again hosting a virtual tax filing information session next Monday, March 6, 2023, at 12:00 PM. Special guests from the IRS and the Delaware Taxpaye…

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

February 25, 2023 at 5:19 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester

Dear friends,   Yesterday, we marked a solemn anniversary - one year since Russia's unprovoked and unjust invasion of Ukraine. As we mourn the lives lost - we remain steadfast in our commitment to the freedom and sovereignty of our ally - …

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  Office of Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester · [email protected]

February 18, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Let Me Be Blunt: Weekly Update from Rep. Blunt Rochester

Dear John,   I hope you’re having a glorious weekend so far. Please find a few updates below — on an upcoming tax information event my office is hosting as well as how to access grant opportunities. Join the IRS,…

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