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One raindrop in the fourth estate. Business reporter Philly+NJ+DE @WHYYNews past @WYPR881FM @phoenixnewtimes @theadvocatebr @sabjtech @monitornews Hablo Español

Philadelphia, PA
Joined January 2010
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 days
Word on the street is that Election Day is coming soon to Philadelphia y'all. Here's what you need to know: And if you're a busy person like me, I got you.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
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Need gas? Looks like @GasBuddy added fuel and power availability to its app. #HurricaneIda
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
Yall I should have packed more snacks. I did not think I’d still be here 9 to 5.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
“I had this moment of realization that my career belonged to me,” said the now executive editor at the Miami Herald.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
Don’t say goodbye. Just bon voyage. A well deserved retirement for our former intrepid news director Joel McCord. Don’t fret, you’ll still see his environment news bylines @WYPR881FM @AaronHenkin
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
+10 yrs ago I left Philly on a motorcycle for the West Coast. Next week, I'm re-joining a public media org I deeply respect full of super talented folks who care abt the community. I'll be covering business news for @PlanPhilly starting April 24. @WHYYNews
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
Who runs the Baltimore City DOT socials? You deserve a raise. I see you.
@BmoreCityDOT
Baltimore City DOT
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Come rain, come sleet...
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
AFSCME union attorney closing argument: The question of remote work needs to go before a labor arbitrator. Work schedules can’t be changed more than one day of work as per the master CBA (collective bargaining agreement) and alternative work schedules were being bargained.
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
I'll be moving to Arizona to become a news editor with the @phoenixnewtimes in early November. I am so stoked for this opportunity y'all. Stay tuned!
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
First day in the office @WYPR881FM in Baltimore!
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
Now the union attorney is back to discussing their arguments. Saying the city can bargain something they aren’t mandated to do. Once the city agrees to bargain something they can’t go back.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
Former Shaw executives plan $9.2B diesel fuel plant which recycles cooking oil, processes soybeans in West Baton Rouge y'all #Louisiana #oil #renewablediesel @theadvocatebr @theadvocateaca @NOLAnews
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
This is not accurate information. The Times-Picayune did not file for bankruptcy. Nor did the owners of the Advocate control it when the newspaper editions were cut to 3 days a week. It’s actually the opposite. The Advocate’s owners brought 7 days of newspaper back to the region.
@JeffLandry
Jeff Landry
4 years
Everyday I remind myself that the folks who run the @theadvocatebr are the same ones who bankrupted the Times Picayune! So if or when you read it keep that in mind!
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
Zero dollars left on my student loans y’all.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
5 years
Some breaking news! I’ll be joining @theadvocatebr later this month as a news reporter covering business in #BatonRouge #Louisiana Many thanks to folks in #SanAntonio for sharing their stories with me! #SATX
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
“I disagree with that,” said judge Sierra Thomas-Street to the city’s assertion that she should ignore a Supreme Court case. There’s a lot of attorney stuff I don’t fully understand in this back and forth I’ll be honest but I think that’s what they meant.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
2020 marks 10 yrs as news reporter. Most of which I’ve written about business. I have a deep understanding of international trade, eco dev, finance, electric markets, oil, LNG, energy, defense industry, tech startups & big data. Don’t be fooled by cat memes, smart lady here.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
This is interesting
@sdonnan
Shawn Donnan
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Tech company is rapidly becoming a gatekeeper for Americans trying to access government services online from the IRS to Social Security and unemployment insurance. The question is: Should a for-profit company even be in that role?
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
Some bittersweet news y'all. I'm leaving Louisiana in a few weeks. So much gratitude to everyone for sharing their stories with me. Going to miss my fellow news reporters @theadvocatebr
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
Today is my last day @theadvocatebr y'all. Thank you so much for sharing all of your stories with me. I will miss the trees in Louisiana.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
9 months
Dear former @latimes multimedia news folks. Please consider the leap into public media. We’ve got jobs posted. (I’m not the hiring manager.) Good vibes.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
10 years
@TexasMonthly If I've only learned one thing living in the #RGV it's that the singular of tamales is tamal NOT tamale. Cheers!
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
Dear #journalists and #news folk of the internet, we've got a full-time job open at @NOLAnews and we need you! It's a night #editor job. #NewOrleans #NOLA
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
Judge asks for closing arguments!!
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
Big news! I'm joining  @WYPR881FM in Baltimore as a digital news editor and producer on June 1. Absolutely stoked for such a great opportunity to work with a talented team.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
“You need to more than say it, show it,” said the judge about the city’s closing argument that there was no bargaining and that it’s just a management right.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
Have you ever eaten food made with so much love, care and quality that you wept? Why, yes. Dear reader, I have. You should too. Cultivate joy y’all.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
This makes me so sad, our local hospitals are using digital billboards to let folks know the real-time status of people who are hospitalized with COVID-19 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
Do you live in the Curtis Bay community in South Baltimore? Don't be shy. I'll be on the scene of the environmental protest on Saturday December 17th interviewing folks. For ease of identification in the cold, I'll be wearing my NPR scarf. @WYPR881FM
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
The Philadelphia city hall courtroom is packed for the hearing where a judge may decide whether Mayor Cherelle Parker’s return to office mandate may be stopped for thousands of union workers. *sorry no photos
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
Could Baton Rouge-New Orleans passenger rail finally happen? Here are Biden, Amtrak plans
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
Will we ever collectively discuss that some folks have the time to be successful? The ability to ignore any other responsibilities and external or internal stressors? And that access to time is the real key to success? Grit is totally a thing, but it’s not the only thing.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
You should absolutely judge your local newspaper by its election and voting coverage. I’m so freakin’ proud of how comprehensive our voting news is in the print edition. @theadvocatebr Baton Rouge #Louisiana
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
There's a popular phrase in #journalism known as 'speaking truth to power'. As someone who has spent a lot of time both inside & outside major metros, this is what I've learned. Avoid sympathy narratives, help develop public empathy.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
Woah, this is a big deal! @ClaireTaylorACA live music now allowed in #Louisiana bars under Phase 2 #BatonRouge #Lafayette #NewOrleans #Louisiana
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
Our intrepid state government reporter @RachelBaye & radio engineer Luke Spicknall offered great advice to @BaltimoreBanner team on how to gather audio. @WYPR881FM
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
Still waiting for hearing to resume. Something I think about is that no matter what everyone will have to work together when this is over, what is that workplace dynamic going to be like?
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
Dearest Maryland, grab your coffee or tea mug folks. This is a long read. A deep dive. But worth your time. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is law, but what does that mean for the average student? @Zshekinahgf reports @Report4America
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
You don’t realize how sad you are until you feel happy. Live music, it’s been too long. #MardiGrasForAllYall
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
I typically encourage reader feedback. But not like this. Please don't try to anonymously call and threaten me to change a story that is factual, accurate and newsworthy. I always identify myself. You should too, it's a sign of respect you obviously didn't have for me.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
1 year
Flash mob to support UPENN’s Nobel prize winners. Long line of selfies.
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
“The city didn’t walk back on anything,” said the city attorney. “That’s not fair to say the city didn’t walk back on anything,” said the judge.
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
Personal income in Louisiana dropped below national average after stimulus payments ran out
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
5 years
New business reporter @theadvocatebr in Baton Rouge seeks news tips & food advice. Please consider filling out this short survey. Feel free to call 225-388-0671 or kmosbrucker @theadvocate .com to say Hello. Don't be shy now. Thanks!
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
Y’all. This chihuahua ain’t even mine. But she adopted me.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
5 years
Standing ovation for @LouisianaGov at the Louisiana Entertainment Summit y’all #BatonRouge #Louisiana #NewOrleans
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
Ok now I’m being told the court is done for today and we’re starting again tomorrow at 9:30am in the same room.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
5 years
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
I'm going to start a really sad thread with screenshots from an aerial view of Cameron Parish #Louisiana I apologize if this is your home. #HurricaneLaura #HurricaneSeason2020
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
I decided to hyphenate my last name to reflect my reality y’all. I married into a bicultural, bilingual and binational life. Mosbrucker-Garza it is now.
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
Back inside @PhiladelphiaGov city hall courtroom for the hearing about Mayor Parker’s return to office mandate lawsuit filed by @PHLafscmeDC47 union workers. Union wants judge Sierra Thomas-Street to file an injunction to pause the July 15th RTO order & to not allow city appeals
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
Need a little break from election news? There's a new Baltimore City Student Union vying for a bit more student influence on the school board. Education reporter @Zshekinahgf digs in @WYPR881FM @Report4America
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
Mardi Gras may be canceled but king cake sales are up @rmillerbr
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
There’s a first time for everything y’all. Many thanks @sadiepr & @LSU @ManshipSchool
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
First day @phoenixnewtimes y’all. Got news tips? Reach out! Kristen.mosbrucker @newtimes .com or 602-744-6584
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
So this is the new outbreak spreadsheet ranked by location as of July 15. #Louisiana
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
A little breaking news: Baltimore City awarded $2M federal grant for its plan to redevelop the 'Highway to Nowhere' @WYPR881FM @RepKweisiMfume @Mfume4Congress @MayorBMScott @iamwesmoore @Call_Me_Dutch @VanHollenForMD
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
Investigative news reporters, plz join us! Full-time pay band $65K to $85K. Bring best news portfolio clips. Not hiring manager. @WritersofColor & @NABJRegionIII @NABJPrint @NAHJSouthFL @NAHJ @DisabledWriters
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
Know your audience. “This American Life was doing shows like 24 hours at a diner. We were like, ‘Let’s do 24 hours in a bodega.’
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
Please refrain plagarizing your fellow news reporters. This means copy and pasting news stories word-for-word is not how journalists work. This has happened twice now with bankruptcy records stories with two different competing news outlets. Come on y'all.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
Waitr wants to start delivering marijuana y'all. Not legal in Louisiana yet though.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
My delivery person is newspaper carrier of the year @theadvocatebr they’ve got to drive half a mile past eight speed bumps to find me and it’s always dry no matter how much it rains.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
Now the union is summarizing AFSCME union member testimonies from yesterday. Medical issues, child care, elder care and city vacancies etc.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
“The U.S. govt will not lift any existing travel restrictions "at this point" due to concerns over the highly transmissible COVID-19 Delta variant and the rising number of U.S. coronavirus cases, a White House official told @Reuters
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
Tesla's "autopilot" is marketing. It has lateral cruise control so you can stay in the lane. I have been inside a level 4 autonomous vehicle, it's not the same thing.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
My new co-worker is a Blue Russian kitten y’all #Louisiana
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
5 years
Just for y'all the intrepid @TravSprad and I donned bunny suits and went inside the #medicalmarijuana facility in #BatonRouge #Louisiana Keep an eye out for lots of photos, video and another story about how all of this budding industry works. #canabiz #cannabis @theadvocatebr
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
5 years
This #coronavirus symptom chart is really helpful.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
FYI: There’s now several top city of Philadelphia staffers in the courtroom from the mayors office. Most of whom came within the last hour. Hoping city will provide anything on the record after this hearing is over.
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
. @AP just called the 6th congressional district of Maryland race. Democratic incumbent @RepDavidTrone won another term in Congress over @neilparrott @WYPR881FM #MDPolitics #MDVotes
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
I love reading words on paper. Never gets old.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
Louisiana restaurants can get up to $10M in federal COVID relief starting today
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
She asked during the job interview if the city would ever go back to in person. She was told no. She started out 3 days remote and 2 days in the office and now it’s flipped. She’d have to get more childcare if she was forced into work 5 days a week.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
Voter turnout (so far) in Maryland's primary election? 17% of eligible voters.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
I haven’t seen @FeigPic in 8 months y’all. Did you know he brings his own hard hat to construction sites? So smart.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
Remember the Burnside manufacturing site poised to shutter in August? It did, despite state & federal incentives including #paycheckprotection $$$ hundreds laid off. Well now the union claims workers are owed millions in supplemental unemployment pay y’all
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
Since May 20th, the Parker Administration has denied all remote work requests even for ADA disabilities, the AFSCME union.
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
Have 5 years of experience as an editor? Want to help mentor news reporters in Baton Rouge to bring out our best work? We've got an asst metro editor job open. Full-time could be all nights if folks need that but more likely mix of nights and days.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
Lots of back and forth about why if the city cancels RTO right now that would be a burden when the original policy isn’t a burden.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 months
No more city witnesses. Union brings Katherine Scott former union president to the stand once again. Second day in a row.
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@k_mosbrucker
Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
4 years
That's quite a way to use 'force majeure' in a sentence.
@NathanTankus
Nathan FOIA Tankus
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Is the west coast being completely on fire enough of a "Force Majeure" to satisfy you moral hazard heads that the Fed should be providing unlimited credit support to their state and local governments?
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
2 years
I’m just a stoop kid. Sittin’ on my stoop. No joke. Stoops are just tiny porches.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
It is today I remember someone who I have lost. I see him in the trees, bayous, squirrels, turtles and other critters. His kindness knew no bounds. Born with special needs and gave so much to this world. Gone at 14 years old. He would have been in his 20s these days.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
9 years
It's with a heavy heart that I'm leaving #RGV . Moving to San Antonio! Thank you for sharing stories with me ya'll
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
3 years
@carlie_kollath How long is the Mississippi River? More than 2,300 miles y'all.
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
5 years
One of my neighbors in #BatonRouge stuck a homemade sign out in their yard that says “Don’t steal my paper” as in #newspaper from their driveway. #Louisiana I love it. @theadvocatebr
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Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza
5 years
New partnership between @PBRCNews @TheLakeHealth @LSUHealthNO would stand up a bariatric surgery program in #BatonRouge w/ outpatient & inpatient clinics supported by @LEDLouisiana funding
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