Welcome to my “official” Twitter account, folks! Here you will find all things @AVMACAN, @BlackBearsNAHL, DC sports, etc.
“The question is who are YOU?”
- Rafiki
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John Wall will represent the Wizards at the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, the team announced.
Washington selected Wall with the No. 1 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft.
Breaking: After weeks on life support, LIV Golf has lost the funding of its Saudi backers, sounding the death knell for the upstart league that split pro golf on.wsj.com/4uaDMg4
BREAKING: @SenJudiciaryGOP and @JudiciaryDems have advanced the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act out of committee.
Strongly endorsed by the AVMA, the next step for the bill is to be considered by the full Senate.
Last week former AVMA Vice President Dr. Gary Brown testified before the @SmallBizCmteGOP /@SenateSmallBiz concerning the pet & veterinary economy. Dr. Brown discussed the role of the profession in the U.S. economy, the rural veterinary workforce, & preserving access to xylazine.
The 2026 #AVMAFlyIn was a tremendous success! 🎉
Veterinary advocates from across the country met members of Congress & their staffs to champion policies that strengthen the profession.
As we wrap up this year’s fly‑in, we'd like to thank some of our champions in DC. #Thread
In an opinion piece with @agripulse, AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey stresses the importance of helping address the growing threat of illicit xylazine while preserving the animal sedative’s essential use in veterinary medicine.
Full story ⬇️⬇️⬇️ bit.ly/4b3opzo
BREAKING: Veterinarians to meet with Capitol Hill lawmakers on growing xylazine threat, rural veterinary shortages #AVMAFlyIn
Full story: bit.ly/3Oxcv8b
When the Nationals play their home opener against the Dodgers in 2026, the teams will combine to have (barring more moves) 14 players on their active rosters making at least $10 million per year.
(The Dodgers will have all 14 of them)