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@DavidBegnaud

Lead National Correspondent for , . Partner. Uncle. Brother. Louisiana native. Cajun. Paddington’s dad. 🐶 Retweets are not my opinion.

New York City
Joined May 2009

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    May 16

    A dear friend just said something to me that struck me as a major aha moment: “if you don’t heal what hurt you, you’ll bleed on people who didn’t cut you.” 🤯

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  3. 44yrs he was in prison. For decades he tried to tell multiple judges he didn’t get a fair trial. They rejected his claims even though he had proof. 1 judge finally did the right thing. It’s the season finale, tomorrow on CBS, 10ET/9CT.

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    Vincent Simmons was released from prison in February 2022, after a judge ruled he did not receive a fair trial when he was convicted of attempted aggravated rape in 1977. reports on Simmons’ life post-release — and where the case stands now, tomorrow on .

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    21 hours ago

    This is incredible. Every question, every answer, is GOLD. Everyone watch this; you’ll be glad you did.

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  6. I told Nelba that every time you speak the name of someone who is deceased their spirit is present in that moment. Anna is here now as you read this. Like the butterfly on her shoulder she is flying through our minds on this day. Beautiful baby girl.

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  7. “Empathy drives resources.” I heard Nelba Marquez-Greene () say that while sitting on our set in Times Square today. Her daughter was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut. Nelba - who’s a licensed therapist - shared some wisdom w/ me when she got off the set.

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  8. Jose Humberto Martinez was the father of one of my coworkers. I didn’t know his name or his story until after we told the story of Faces of Covid and his daughter reached out to me. His daughter was so moved by the work of Faces of Covid that she asked Alex to feature her dad. 🙏

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  9. May 19
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  10. May 19

    “How You Can Participate  If you want to give your thoughts on the Discussion Draft before the bill is formally introduced, please visit this link.”

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  11. May 19

    •Describes the transition to & implementation of each status option in sufficient detail for eligible voters in Puerto Rico to make an informed choice.   •Ensures implementation of the option that is chosen by a majority of eligible voters in Puerto Rico.

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  12. May 19

    •Establishes a process and timeline for the U.S. Department of Justice to review the voter education materials and plebiscite ballot design.    •Authorizes necessary funds to carry out an initial plebiscite &, if necessary, a runoff plebiscite. 

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  13. May 19

    •Specifies & defines Puerto Rico’s non-territorial status options – Statehood, Independence, & Sovereignty in Free Association with the U.S. •Provides for an objective, nonpartisan, federally funded voter education campaign leading up to the vote. 

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  14. May 19

    Key Features of the Discussion Draft Include:  •Authorizes a federally sponsored plebiscite to resolve Puerto Rico’s political status.  

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  15. May 19

    🧵 Here’s a Discussion Draft of what’s called “a historic proposal representing an offer from Congress to the people of Puerto Rico to decide their future” Voters could choose either: •Statehood •Independence •Sovereignty in Free Association w/ U.S.

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  16. Retweeted
    May 19

    MUST WATCH: 's compassionate interview with Amanda Kloots about grieving Nick Cordero's death and raising their son via

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  17. Retweeted
    May 19

    Nearly two years ago, ’ husband Nick Cordero died of COVID. She shared his fight on social media – and rallied supporters from around the globe. Now, she says sharing his story motivates her: “It's amazing how helpful it is in this grieving journey.”

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    May 18

    1st Circuit judge laments that FOIA lawsuit vs. Puerto Rico oversight board will draw it into "lengthy litigation with heavy discovery burdens." This is same that launched the biggest, costliest municipal bankruptcy case of all time! 🙄🙄🙄

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  19. May 18

    Tomorrow on Grief does not stop. “It hits you like a ton of bricks,” says .

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  20. Retweeted
    May 18

    The state of Puerto Rico's power grid exactly two weeks before hurricane season begins:

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