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Happy 44th, @petebuttigieg.bsky.social!

Thank you for your leadership, and your unwavering commitment to public service!

Hope you have a wonderful day with your beautiful family! 🎂
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News/Opinion: Simone Biles Jokes About Oversized Khy Blazer: “This Is a Crime!” Certainly! Below is an article that reflects on Simone Biles’ reaction to Kylie Jenner’s Khy Blazer and its impact on her body image.---Simone Biles and the Khy Blazer: A Controversial ReactionThe internet has definitely been filled with speculation since the latest Kylie Jenner release, where she showcased a massive XXS/S faux leather blazer in front of a crowd. This item has been criticized for being too big, especially considering the model’s petite frame. It has sparked heated discussions on social media and even sparked an emoji fight.But Simone Biles, often known as Sympy or the Queen of Spicy Fats, didn’t let her opinions bubble to the surface. She called it “This Is a Crime!” during a live Q&A with fans at the Balleralert concert. “It’s not about the size—it’s about the feeling,” she said, referencing the blazer and calling it a theft.But let us take a moment to unpack what this reaction means for both models and their粉丝. While the blazer in question was part of Kylie’s collection, it has been criticized for being too big, especially for someone who is petite. It raises questions about how beauty standards should be set, as well as how individual comfort with clothing can vary.Simone Biles’ reaction highlights the challenges of modern fashion—how to accept that some people might feel uncomfortable or out of place in certain looks. She also brings up the importance of self-acceptance and how even the most popular models on the planet may not fit perfectly into everyone’s image. But what about other brands like Kylie? Is she pushing them to be more mindful of their audience, or is she just being overly critical?The blazer issue has also highlighted the growing trend of oversized items in fashion—both from big names like Kylie and newer models like Biles—and how they can affect one’s comfort level. It’s clear that while beauty standards are important, it’s also about finding ways to make everyone feel good.In any case, both Simone and Kylie have shown that even the most popular models don’t need to be perfect in everything they do. They’re doing what they love best and embracing their individuality, which is a testament to their passion for life and style.So, whether you’re supporting Biles or Kylie, it’s clear that beauty isn’t just about aesthetics—though it certainly can’t hurt. It’s about finding the right balance of style, comfort, and personal expression.---Feel free to adjust the tone or structure as needed!------Source: #Entertainment

News/Opinion: Simone Biles Jokes About Oversized Khy Blazer: “This Is a Crime!”: Certainly! Below is an article that reflects on Simone Biles’ reaction to Kylie Jenner’s Khy Blazer and its impact on her body image.---Simone Biles and… #HappyBirthdayPete #Entertainment #Belowarticle #reflectsSimone

Dang! I almost missed celebrating Pete Townsend's 80th birthday! #HappyBirthdayPete

In honor...the very best Who song.

Eminence Front

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🎉 Happy Birthday to our CEO, Pete! 🎉

To celebrate, here’s a clip of everyone’s favourite commercial appearance of his! 🎥🥌

Pete isn’t just a leader—he’s a “Game Changer”😅🎂🎁

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On Pete's birthday, I did a long series of posts about his biggest accomplishments as Secretary. You can find the posts at: #HappyBirthdayPete

For example, Pete was the key architect of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law ⬇️

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I ended up posting 33 times yesterday about Pete Buttigieg's work as Secretary. Right now, it's pretty easy to find those posts under the hashtag: #HappyBirthdayPete

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Gus & Penelope have their Papa home now 💙

Buttigieg: "Hopefully in our travels, I can point out something & say, 'I worked on that & that's one of the reasons why I was working so hard back when you were really little & we were getting to know each other.'"

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Under Buttigieg, USDOT's research, development, & technology work has grown to include:

✅ SMART grants to prototype, deploy, & test new technologies on a small scale
✅ ARPA-I program to take on high-risk, high-reward next gen technologies
✅ A new V2X plan

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The infrastructure law authorized $5B over 5 years for NEVI, a program that funds states to build fast EV charging stations. Buttigieg & DOE ensured this program set high quality standards.

So far, 50 stations (green) are now open & 903 (purple) are underway⬇️

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Under Buttigieg, USDOT's contracts to small & disadvantaged businesses increased by $1.7B in 2023.

And USDOT helped 77 projects worth $4.65B include local hiring preferences in their project labor agreements, to train workers & create jobs in communities.

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"Transportation should always connect, never divide."
- Pete Buttigieg

Buttigieg & USDOT have awarded $4B to reconnect communities divided by past transportation decisions - like the Chinatown Stitch project in Philly. ⬇️

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Buttigieg is the first Transportation Secretary to sign compacts that give Tribes more control over their transportation decisions.

Here, Pete signed a compact with Governor Larry Phillips, Jr. of the Ohkay Owingeh. ⬇️ Five Tribes now have these compacts.

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When someone posted a video of American Airlines dropping wheelchairs, Buttigieg replied directly with a promise to investigate.

Pete meant it. 🔨 He slapped a $50M penalty on the airline & created historic new rules to protect passengers with disabilities 👏

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When a tanker truck crashed & caused an I-95 bridge to collapse in Philly, Buttigieg & USDOT immediately provided $3M in emergency funds & technical support to help PennDOT reopen the highway in just 12 days. The permanent lanes were done in less than a year.

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Making it easier for people to walk, bike, & roll (aka, active transportation) has been a priority for Buttigieg & USDOT across almost every competitive grant program.

And at least $4B in federal-aid highway funding was obligated for active transport.

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Buttigieg & USDOT have promoted affordable housing near transit, with:

- $50M in innovative finance grants
- $28M in transit-oriented development grants
- The first-ever residential transit-oriented development financing deal to construct 300 units in Florida

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The infrastructure law is the biggest federal investment in public transit in *US history* with $108B over 5 years.

Buttigieg & USDOT have funded 4,600 buses, numerous bus rapid transit projects, Chicago's Red Line Extension, NYC's 2nd Ave Subway, & much more.

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Thanks to a $3B grant awarded by Secretary Buttigieg, a high-speed rail line is being built between Las Vegas & Southern California.

This will be the first true high-speed rail operating in the US. 🙌 It's aiming to be completed by the 2028 Olympics.

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The infrastructure law is the largest federal investment in passenger rail since Amtrak's creation.

Buttigieg & USDOT have identified & provided grants to plan & develop new or expanded passenger rail corridors across the country. ⬇️

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Amtrak's entire Northeast Corridor depends on a 115-year-old tunnel between NY & NJ, which needs major repairs.

That's why Buttigieg & USDOT have committed $11B to the Hudson River Tunnel Project to construct a new tunnel & rehabilitate the existing tunnel.

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Partly thanks to Buttigieg & USDOT's work to hold airlines accountable & their work to improve aviation operations, the flight cancellation rate was just 1.2% in both 2023 & 2024, which is historically low.

And in 2024, more Americans flew than ever before.

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In 2022, Buttigieg & USDOT launched flightrights.gov, which shows airlines' customer policies.

Originally, none of the 10 airlines covered meals, hotels, or ground transportation. But because of this new site, nearly all 10 now cover all of these services ⬇️

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Buttigieg is the first Transportation Secretary to EVER penalize airlines for chronic delays & unrealistic scheduling.

Under Pete, USDOT made airlines return nearly $4B in refunds & USDOT slapped a $140M penalty on Southwest Airlines for its 2022 meltdown.

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Thanks to Pete Buttigieg & USDOT, airline customers no longer have to jump through hoops to get refunds 👇

If your flight is cancelled or very delayed for any reason, airlines must *automatically* give a refund if you choose not to fly.

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Most people don't realize that USDOT regulates pipelines & the movement of hazardous materials.

Under Pete Buttigieg, USDOT has done an incredible amount of work to make pipelines safer & eliminate leaks & reduce pollution from these systems.

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The head of the National Consumers League has called Pete Buttigieg "the most consumer-friendly Secretary of Transportation ever." 👏👏👏

Pete has led the biggest expansion in airline consumer protections in USDOT's history.

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