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Barrasso: Democrats Have a Dangerous and Destructive Vision for America's Future
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso: Democrats Have a Dangerous and Destructive Vision for America's Future
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"The Democrat Party has been hijacked by socialists. Now, they're holding the American people hostage. Why? Because Democrats are radical and extreme."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about the historic achievements of President Donald J. Trump and Republicans in the face of Democrat obstruction.
Senator Barrasso discussed how one year
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso: Democrats Have a Dangerous and Destructive Vision for America's Future
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"The Democrat Party has been hijacked by socialists. Now, they're holding the American people hostage. Why? Because Democrats are radical and extreme."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about the historic achievements of President Donald J. Trump and Republicans in the face of Democrat obstruction.
Senator Barrasso discussed how one yearof unified Republican government has secured the border, boosted the economy, unleashed American energy, and restored peace through strength. Senator Barrasso also contrasted the Republican successes with a Democrat party that has been hijacked by socialism.
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Sen. Barrasso's remarks as prepared:
"One year ago today, the American people rejected the high prices, rejected the open borders, and rejected the weakness of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. They voted to get America back on track. To do so, they voted for unified Republican government.
"Republicans won a historic victory. President Trump won every single battleground state. He won the popular vote. He moved 2,793 counties to the right. That's 89 percent of the counties in the United States. Senate Republicans won a 53-seat majority. House Republicans retained their majority as well. Americans gave Republicans a mandate to secure the border, to rebuild the economy, to unleash American energy, and to restore America's strength. One year later, America is getting back on track. The results are undeniable.
"For the first time in years, America's borders are secure. For the past five months, absolutely zero illegal immigrants have been released into the country. Gone are the days under Joe Biden when 10,000 illegal immigrants poured into our country each and every day. When Joe Biden was president, over 10 million illegal immigrants flooded into our nation. Illegal immigrants were incentivized with free healthcare, free plane tickets, free hotel rooms, free meals, and free cell phones. That era is over. President Trump is removing illegal immigrant criminals from our communities across the country. Republicans in Congress are finishing the wall, hiring more border agents, and investing in Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. The drug cartels are on notice. The border is closed. America is protecting our people again. Today, our communities are safer.
"The economic turnaround has been just as dramatic. American energy dominance is back. Gas prices have dropped to their lowest point in four years. AAA reports prices are expected to 'continue to fall and perhaps stay low over the busy Thanksgiving travel period.' Inflation has cooled. Under Joe Biden, prices soared by more than 21 percent. Under President Trump, private sector real wages are up by over $1,100 this year. The economy grew 3.8 percent in the second quarter of this year. More strong growth is expected. The Atlanta Federal Reserve predicts third quarter growth could be 4 percent.
"You might ask yourself - what is at the heart of this economic comeback? Let me tell you. The Working Families Tax Cuts - which was passed by this Congress and signed into law by President Trump - is at the heart of this economic comeback. This is the most pro-worker, pro-family tax relief in years. In Wyoming alone, families could save $2,400 this year because of the tax cuts. Waiters, barbers, and bartenders keep $1,300 more by having to pay no tax on tips. Nurses, firefighters, and police officers keep $1,400 more by having to pay no tax on overtime. New parents get a $1,000 'Trump Account' for every newborn child to invest in their future. All parents get a bigger child tax credit - $2,200 more per child per year. Seniors will keep more as well. There is a new $6,000 deduction on Social Security income. Farmers, ranchers, and small business owners get relief from the much-dreaded Death Tax. That's what it means to stand with working Americans.
"Let's be clear. If Democrats had their way, families would be paying more. A lot more. Every single Democrat voted for the largest tax increase in American history. Every single Democrat voted for a $4 trillion tax increase. Had Democrats succeeded, families, seniors, and small businesses would have been financially crushed. Every Democrat voted for the government to take more. Republicans voted for Americans to keep more of what they earn. That's the difference between Democrats and Republicans.
"One year ago, American voters rejected a weak America and a dangerous world. Today, they see the resurgence of American strength. We are defending our interests and deterring our enemies. Military recruitment has surged to its highest point in 15 years. Morale is high. Deterrence is back. President Trump crippled Iran's nuclear program. He strengthened the success of the Abraham Accords. He secured the release of the hostages in Gaza. He ended wars around the world not once, not twice, but eight times. President Trump is the President of Peace, and he's achieving that peace through strength. These are the policies Americans want, need, and voted for.
"Regrettably, Senate Democrats still can't bring themselves to support this success. They voted against securing the border, against lower taxes, against strengthening Medicaid, against everything that helps working Americans. Here in the Senate, for months, they delayed hundreds of routine and bipartisan nominees. It was an unprecedented blockade.
"Now, Democrats have set a new, shameful record. Today, they broke the record for the longest government shutdown in American history. During the 36 days of the Schumer Shutdown, Democrats have voted against reopening the government 14 times. That's 14 votes against paying our troops, against paying our federal workers, against paying our air traffic controllers, against paying our Border Patrol agents, and against paying our TSA agents.
"The Democrat Party has been hijacked by socialists. Now, they're holding the American people hostage. Why? Because Democrats are radical and extreme. Gallup pollsters tell us, only one in three Democrats are proud to be an American. That's half the number of last year. The party of JFK is gone. Theirs is now the party of AOC. Democrats are now the party of socialism and censorship, of weakness and wokeness. Yesterday, in New York City, they elected as mayor a socialist who wants to defund the police, abolish prisons, and give illegal immigrants free healthcare. That's the Democrats' vision for America's future. It is dangerous and destructive.
"One year ago, Americans chose a better path. They chose safety, prosperity, and common sense. As a result, today, America is moving in the right direction. We will continue to fight to get America back on track."
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Original text here: https://www.barrasso.senate.gov/barrasso-democrats-have-a-dangerous-and-destructive-vision-for-americas-future/
Bacon Hosts Tele-Townhall on November 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Bacon Hosts Tele-Townhall on November 4, 2025
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Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) hosted a tele-townhall on November 5, 2025, for the people of Nebraska's Second Congressional District to discuss the latest issues in Congress and around the world.
During the tele-townhall, Rep. Bacon addressed several topics including the government shutdown, his bipartisan framework to temporarily extend and reform the ACA tax credits, the Administration's strikes against drug cartels, updates on the Ukraine war,
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Bacon Hosts Tele-Townhall on November 4, 2025
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Washington - Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) hosted a tele-townhall on November 5, 2025, for the people of Nebraska's Second Congressional District to discuss the latest issues in Congress and around the world.
During the tele-townhall, Rep. Bacon addressed several topics including the government shutdown, his bipartisan framework to temporarily extend and reform the ACA tax credits, the Administration's strikes against drug cartels, updates on the Ukraine war,his priorities for the remainder of his term, and much more. The tele-townhall had around 7,300 participants. You can listen to the entire tele-townhall here.
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Original text here: https://bacon.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2806
Ashley Moody & Joni Ernst's Stop Secret Spending Act Receives National Taxpayers Union "No-Brainer" Recognition for Bipartisan Legislation Congress Should Pass
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, posted the following news release:
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Ashley Moody & Joni Ernst's Stop Secret Spending Act Receives National Taxpayers Union "No-Brainer" Recognition for Bipartisan Legislation Congress Should Pass
The National Taxpayers Union announced that Senator Ashley Moody and Senator Joni Ernst's Stop Secret Spending Act has been listed on the 15th annual National Taxpayers Union's (NTU) "No-Brainers" list. The annual "No-Brainers" list includes ten pieces of legislation that have garnered bipartisan and widespread support in order to solve
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, posted the following news release:
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Ashley Moody & Joni Ernst's Stop Secret Spending Act Receives National Taxpayers Union "No-Brainer" Recognition for Bipartisan Legislation Congress Should Pass
The National Taxpayers Union announced that Senator Ashley Moody and Senator Joni Ernst's Stop Secret Spending Act has been listed on the 15th annual National Taxpayers Union's (NTU) "No-Brainers" list. The annual "No-Brainers" list includes ten pieces of legislation that have garnered bipartisan and widespread support in order to solvereal world problems facing this country.
Currently, billions of dollars in spending are hidden from public disclosure through "Other Transactions Agreements," or OTAs. The Stop Secret Spending Act requires OTAs to be disclosed in the same manner as grants, contracts, loans, and other government expenditures on the public website USAspending.gov, so Americans can view who is receiving their tax dollars and for what purpose.
Senator Ashley Moody said, "Since coming to Washington nine months ago, it has become increasingly apparent why people get so frustrated with Congress--and I cannot blame them. There are major spending problems here in the swamp. We are over $38 trillion in debt, and solutions must be implemented to curb this reckless addiction to spending other people's money. The Stop Secret Spending Act is a bipartisan answer to ending these backdoor deals that are exacerbating Washington's fiscal insanity. Thank you to the National Taxpayers Union for the recognition of our bipartisan bill on your 'No Brainers' list. My colleagues and I are willing to work together, across to aisle, to tackle this issue once and for all, save taxpayer dollars and put this country back on the right financial path."
Last year, more than $18 billion in government spending was hidden from taxpayers by using OTAs and, from fiscal years 2020-2022, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that more than $40 billion was hidden from the public through OTAs. Joining Senators Moody and Ernst on the bipartisan legislation are Senators Gary Peters, James Lankford and Bernie Moreno.
Click here to view the bill text.
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Original text here: https://www.moody.senate.gov/press-releases/news-release-ashley-moody-joni-ernsts-stop-secret-spending-act-receives-national-taxpayers-union-no-brainer-recognition-for-bipartisan-legislation-congress-should-pas/
As Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump's Tariffs, Welch and Colleagues Join Small Businesses to Decry Trade War
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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As Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump's Tariffs, Welch and Colleagues Join Small Businesses to Decry Trade War
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Welch: "We are urging the Court to do something simple: read the Constitution."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today joined Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Administration Ed Markey (D-Mass.), alongside Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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As Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump's Tariffs, Welch and Colleagues Join Small Businesses to Decry Trade War
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Welch: "We are urging the Court to do something simple: read the Constitution."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today joined Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Administration Ed Markey (D-Mass.), alongside Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the AgricultureCommittee Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and small business owners in condemning the negative impact of President Trump's chaotic tariff policies on small businesses. The Senators and small business owners called on the Supreme Court to uphold previous court decisions and strike down Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose reckless, global tariffs.
"The small businesses that are so much the focus of community life, who do so much for the well-being of our communities that are under such pressureit's our small businesses, our bakers, our small farms, our small manufacturersthey're getting hit every single day with something new on the tariff front," said Senator Welch.
"Bottom line: there should be no tariffs unless Congress acts. What's at stake here is the separation of powers and the system of checks and balances. Congress has the taxing authoritywe can be held accountable if people don't like the vote that we make. That's been hijacked, not by an emergency, but by a presidential whim. We want the Supreme Court to do, really, the simplest thing possible, and that is stand up for enforcing the Constitution."
Watch a livestream of the press conference below :
Vermont boasts nearly 82,000 small businesses, which represent 99% of all businesses in the state, and employ over 62% of Vermont's overall workforcehigher than the national average. Small businesses in Vermont also employ a diverse workforce, with 43.8% of small businesses in the state owned by women and 6% owned by veterans.
President Trump's turbulent changes and modifications to his tariff proposals and policies have been difficult to navigate for small businesses across the United States, especially in Vermont, where Canada is the state's largest trading partner. Small business importers paid an average of $90,000 in tariffs from April to July. In June, 44% of small business owners reported a loss in revenue from the month before, and U.S. small businesses have reported average revenue losses of 13% as a result of Trump's tariffs.
Additionally, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has projected that small businesses should expect to pay up to $202 billion annually as a result of Trump's tariffsnearly $856,000 per small business. These costs are ultimately passed onto consumers, where Trump's tariffs are expected to cost U.S. households $2,400 annually.
Senator Welch is the leading sponsor of the CANADA Act, bipartisan legislation that would exempt United States-owned small businesses from tariffs imposed on Canada from the April 2 global tariff Executive Order. The Senator also voted in favor of bipartisan legislation to restrict the executive branch's authority to impose tariffs through the IEEPA, which passed the Senate with bipartisan support last week.
The Senator has hosted roundtables in Stowe, Newport, St. Albans, Manchester, and virtually to hear concerns and first-hand stories from Vermont and Canadian businesses impacted by the trade war.
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Original text here: https://www.welch.senate.gov/as-supreme-court-hears-arguments-on-trumps-tariffs-welch-and-colleagues-join-small-businesses-to-decry-trade-war/
As Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump's Tariffs, Welch and Colleagues Join Small Businesses to Decry Trade War
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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As Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump's Tariffs, Welch and Colleagues Join Small Businesses to Decry Trade War
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Welch: "We are urging the Court to do something simple: read the Constitution."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today joined Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Administration Ed Markey (D-Mass.), alongside Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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As Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump's Tariffs, Welch and Colleagues Join Small Businesses to Decry Trade War
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Welch: "We are urging the Court to do something simple: read the Constitution."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today joined Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Administration Ed Markey (D-Mass.), alongside Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the AgricultureCommittee Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and small business owners in condemning the negative impact of President Trump's chaotic tariff policies on small businesses. The Senators and small business owners called on the Supreme Court to uphold previous court decisions and strike down Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose reckless, global tariffs.
"The small businesses that are so much the focus of community life, who do so much for the well-being of our communities that are under such pressureit's our small businesses, our bakers, our small farms, our small manufacturersthey're getting hit every single day with something new on the tariff front," said Senator Welch.
"Bottom line: there should be no tariffs unless Congress acts. What's at stake here is the separation of powers and the system of checks and balances. Congress has the taxing authoritywe can be held accountable if people don't like the vote that we make. That's been hijacked, not by an emergency, but by a presidential whim. We want the Supreme Court to do, really, the simplest thing possible, and that is stand up for enforcing the Constitution."
Watch a livestream of the press conference below :
Vermont boasts nearly 82,000 small businesses, which represent 99% of all businesses in the state, and employ over 62% of Vermont's overall workforcehigher than the national average. Small businesses in Vermont also employ a diverse workforce, with 43.8% of small businesses in the state owned by women and 6% owned by veterans.
President Trump's turbulent changes and modifications to his tariff proposals and policies have been difficult to navigate for small businesses across the United States, especially in Vermont, where Canada is the state's largest trading partner. Small business importers paid an average of $90,000 in tariffs from April to July. In June, 44% of small business owners reported a loss in revenue from the month before, and U.S. small businesses have reported average revenue losses of 13% as a result of Trump's tariffs.
Additionally, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has projected that small businesses should expect to pay up to $202 billion annually as a result of Trump's tariffsnearly $856,000 per small business. These costs are ultimately passed onto consumers, where Trump's tariffs are expected to cost U.S. households $2,400 annually.
Senator Welch is the leading sponsor of the CANADA Act, bipartisan legislation that would exempt United States-owned small businesses from tariffs imposed on Canada from the April 2 global tariff Executive Order. The Senator also voted in favor of bipartisan legislation to restrict the executive branch's authority to impose tariffs through the IEEPA, which passed the Senate with bipartisan support last week.
The Senator has hosted roundtables in Stowe, Newport, St. Albans, Manchester, and virtually to hear concerns and first-hand stories from Vermont and Canadian businesses impacted by the trade war.
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Original text here: https://www.welch.senate.gov/as-supreme-court-hears-arguments-on-trumps-tariffs-welch-and-colleagues-join-small-businesses-to-decry-trade-war/
Amata's Letter to USTR Ambassador Greer Urges Prioritizing U.S. Tuna in Trade Agreement
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release:
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Amata's Letter to USTR Ambassador Greer Urges Prioritizing U.S. Tuna in Trade Agreement
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata has written the United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, congratulating him and his USTR team on the announced U.S.-Thailand trade agreement, and urging that U.S. tuna be a priority in determining which products to exempt from the tariff.
"The administration's commitment to rebalancing trade relationships, defending
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release:
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Amata's Letter to USTR Ambassador Greer Urges Prioritizing U.S. Tuna in Trade Agreement
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata has written the United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Jamieson Greer, congratulating him and his USTR team on the announced U.S.-Thailand trade agreement, and urging that U.S. tuna be a priority in determining which products to exempt from the tariff.
"The administration's commitment to rebalancing trade relationships, defendingAmerican workers, and strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industries is clearly reflected in this achievement. Your work underscores a vital principle: that trade policy must reinforce - rather than undermine - the economic foundations of our nation," stated Congresswoman Amata.
She noted that the administration will determine which products from Annex III to Executive Order 14346 will be exempted from the current 19 percent reciprocal tariff. "I am writing to express my deep concern that tuna products could be included among those exemptions. While we appreciate the goal of expanding trade opportunities, eliminating tariffs on tuna imports from Thailand would have serious and unintended consequences for U.S. producers," she warned.
"American Samoa is dependent on its tuna canning industry, the territory's largest private employer and economic driver. With roughly 2,300 workers, the tuna cannery in Pago Pago is the largest private sector employer in American Samoa. The presence of the cannery is crucial to the vitality of American fishing in the Western Pacific, as countries such as China and Thailand look to expand their operations in the region. Thailand is now the world's largest processor and exporter of canned tuna, largely due to its substantially lower labor costs and regulatory standards. Over the past two decades, these advantages have driven much of the global industry offshore, resulting in the closure of U.S. facilities, the loss of American jobs, and a diminished domestic fishing fleet. This trend has weakened our nation's seafood production capacity, undermined food security, and resulted in tuna companies leaving American Samoa," said Aumua Amata.
"Eliminating the 19 percent tariff on Thai tuna would further disadvantage U.S. producers, incentivize additional offshoring, and run counter to the goals outlined in President Trump's April 17, 2025, Executive Order on Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness. That order rightly emphasizes the importance of bolstering domestic production, ensuring a reliable supply of American-caught and American-processed seafood, and maintaining good-paying jobs here at home," she continued.
"I recognize that trade negotiations involve balancing many priorities. However, maintaining the existing tariff on Thai tuna is essential to ensuring a level playing field for American seafood producers. This issue extends far beyond one company or one product, it affects an entire sector that supports thousands of jobs, anchors the financial stability of our community, and contributes directly to our nation's food independence," Amata concluded. "I urge you to maintain the 19 percent tariff on Thai tuna as part of the recently announced trade agreement with Thailand. Doing so is crucial to maintaining America's seafood competitiveness in a critical region of the world. Thank you for your leadership, your openness to stakeholder input, and your continued commitment to strengthening American competitiveness."
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Original text here: https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-s-letter-ustr-ambassador-greer-urges-prioritizing-us-tuna-trade
Amata Honors the Life of Vice President Cheney
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release:
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Amata Honors the Life of Vice President Cheney
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is honoring the life of Vice President Richard Cheney, who served for eight years as the 46th Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush. He also visited American Samoa while Governor Coleman was in office.Vice President Cheney was also the 17th U.S. Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush, leading the Pentagon during the first Gulf War, and
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release:
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Amata Honors the Life of Vice President Cheney
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is honoring the life of Vice President Richard Cheney, who served for eight years as the 46th Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush. He also visited American Samoa while Governor Coleman was in office.Vice President Cheney was also the 17th U.S. Secretary of Defense under President George H.W. Bush, leading the Pentagon during the first Gulf War, andin office during the historic fall of the Berlin Wall. He was a six-term Congressman from Wyoming, serving in Congress through the Reagan administration years, holding several key congressional positions and rising to House Republican Whip. Prior to those roles, he was White House Chief of Staff under President Gerald R. Ford.
"I had the opportunity to know Vice President Cheney long before his vice presidency in his role as White House Chief of Staff. At the time I worked in Old Executive Office Building on White House grounds, now known as the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. I have good memories of that time, part of my early experience in Washington, D.C., while I worked often with the White House's scheduling personnel. I can attest that he treated staff well and kindly, with honesty, and he expressed appreciation readily.
"He held several of the most influential positions in the United States government, and will be a key part of our history especially for the decades from the beginning of the Ford administration in 1974 to the close of the George W. Bush administration in 2009. He was a statesman, a dedicated public servant, a strong advocate for his beliefs, and I know he genuinely desired the best for the United States.
"I served in Congress with his daughter, Elizabeth Cheney, then Conference Chairwoman, and I know her well. I am very sorry for this loss she and the rest of the Cheney family have had. My condolences to them. May God bless America and unite us in seeking what is best for our great country."
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Original text here: https://radewagen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/amata-honors-life-vice-president-cheney
365 Days of Trump Promises Made, Promises Kept
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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365 Days of Trump Promises Made, Promises Kept
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released the top 10 wins for Oklahoma on the one-year anniversary of President Donald J. Trump's huge election victory.
President Trump has swept all 77 counties in Oklahoma for three straight elections.
"Exactly one year ago today, Oklahoma overwhelmingly elected President Trump. For 365 days, it's been promises made, promises kept.
In less than 10 months:
1. Congress passed
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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365 Days of Trump Promises Made, Promises Kept
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) released the top 10 wins for Oklahoma on the one-year anniversary of President Donald J. Trump's huge election victory.
President Trump has swept all 77 counties in Oklahoma for three straight elections.
"Exactly one year ago today, Oklahoma overwhelmingly elected President Trump. For 365 days, it's been promises made, promises kept.
In less than 10 months:
1. Congress passedand President Trump signed the largest middle-class tax cut for working families in American history, including no tax on tips and no tax on overtime.
2. President Trump ended the Biden border invasion on day one and quickly made the U.S. border the most secure in American history. We also passed the Laken Riley Act as the first legislative victory of his term.
3. President Trump has taken on drug cartels to keep Americans safe and stop the flow of deadly narcotics into our nation.
4. He defeated the Biden Inflation Crisis, which peaked at 9.1% in 2023. Inflation remains at a low and steady average of 2.5%with even more pro-growth policy on the way.
5. Real private sector wages are growing and are expected to rise by almost $1,500 since Trump took officea significant achievement after crushing Bidenflation and a poor economy erased private sector wage gains.
6. He signed an executive order requiring PROOF of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Oklahoma has some of the strongest voting laws in the nation, and we finally have a commonsense President to help secure our federal elections.
7. President Trump ended the liberal attack on American energy and natural gas and stopped the electric vehicle mandate. Gasoline prices are now at the LOWEST levels in 4 years. For every new regulation, we are cutting 10 old regulations.
8. He's putting America First and stopping foreign nations from taking advantage of the United States with strong economic policy. The President has also secured $7 trillion in private investments to fuel the U.S. economy.
9. President Trump immediately brought back 'peace through strength' foreign policy which has inspired a record-breaking U.S. military retention and recruitment effort. He has empowered our armed services, deterred foreign aggression, brought back hostages detained abroad, and ended 8 warsultimately saving lives.
10. President Trump delivered on his promises to cut DEI insanity, put a stop to the chemical and surgical mutilation of children, and protect fairness for women and girls in sports.
There's a lot more work to do. I'll be in the fight every day alongside President Trump to protect our Oklahoma values, continue to lower the cost of living, and stop the radical left and their new communist leader, Zohran Mamdani from threatening our way of life."
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Original text here: https://www.mullin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/365-days-of-trump-promises-made-promises-kept/
Beyer Statement On Historic Virginia Elections
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer Statement On Historic Virginia Elections
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement on the results of yesterday's general elections in Virginia:
"It is hard to overstate the magnitude of Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger's victory yesterday. She won by the largest margin of any Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Virginia since the parties realigned during integration, with broad support that overcame differences of age, race, gender, and political affiliation. She flipped
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer Statement On Historic Virginia Elections
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Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement on the results of yesterday's general elections in Virginia:
"It is hard to overstate the magnitude of Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger's victory yesterday. She won by the largest margin of any Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Virginia since the parties realigned during integration, with broad support that overcame differences of age, race, gender, and political affiliation. She flippedrural counties that haven't supported Democratic candidates in years, and her success helped deliver the biggest Democratic wins in the House of Delegates in nearly four decades. She also shattered Virginia's glass ceiling at long last, and I cannot wait to address my friend as 'Madam Governor.'
"Virginia voters sent a clear message that they are not happy about rising prices, rising unemployment, and the state of the economy. President Trump ran on the promise to fix these problems quickly, but with his Republican allies he has instead made them worse: raising the costs of groceries and goods with crazy tariffs, and raising electricity prices and health care costs with their Big Bill. The concerns about high costs are not isolated to Virginia, this is a huge, nationwide problem that demands solutions which Republicans are failing to offer.
"I am proud and not surprised that some of the most enthusiastic voters were Northern Virginians, who have been treated so awfully by this Administration and its Republican allies. I have warned all year that DOGE, the illegal funding freezes and cancellations, the illegal destruction of agencies and attacks on the civil servants who work on them were deeply unpopular - and that is clearly reflected in these results. This is a broader economic and governance issue that activated and energized many people who are not employed by the federal government, and continues to reverberate in places far from Washington.
"Rather than address these issues, Republicans have chosen to run cover for a deeply unpopular president as he makes life worse for average Americans and engages in some of the most blatant corruption ever seen in this country. We have made clear that they will not do so unopposed, and the opposition will only gain strength and momentum from these powerful results. The American people do not want a king, they want leaders who care about them and solve their problems, which is the kind of governor Virginians see in Abigail Spanberger.
"I congratulate and thank our candidates, their staffs and volunteers, and all whose tireless efforts led to this incredible result."
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