Tipoffs: President Trump & Congress
Big, Beautiful Success Story: Full R&D Expensing Brings Tech Jobs Home to America From Foreign Countries
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Big, Beautiful Success Story: Full R&D Expensing Brings Tech Jobs Home to America from Foreign Countries
Young companies, including technology startups, along with other innovative businesses are "dusting off U.S. hiring plans" after full immediate research and development (R&D) expensing was made permanent in The One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Recent report
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Blumenthal Demands DHS Rescind New Rules Requiring Religious Organizations Join Trump Administration Immigration Enforcement Agenda to Receive Security Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Demands DHS Rescind New Rules Requiring Religious Organizations Join Trump Administration Immigration Enforcement Agenda to Receive Security Funding
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today demanding the removal of new restrictions put on recipients of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program - including banni
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Border Brief: July Was a Win for Homeland Security and a Loss for Cartels, Traffickers, Sanctuary-City Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Aug. 21, 2025:
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Border Brief: July Was a Win for Homeland Security and a Loss for Cartels, Traffickers & Sanctuary-City Policies
Today, the House Committee on Homeland Security released its latest "Border Brief" factsheet, detailing how the Trump administration continued to succeed in securing the border in July. Last month, U.S. Customs and Border Pro
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BREAKING NEWS: Heinrich, Lujan Denounce Trump Administration for Bypassing Senate, District Court in Extending Interim U.S. Attorney for New Mexico's Term
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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BREAKING NEWS: Heinrich, Lujan Denounce Trump Administration for Bypassing Senate, District Court in Extending Interim U.S. Attorney for New Mexico's Term
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Move comes as Interim U.S. Attorney term was set to expire at 120 days
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) released the following statement denouncing President Trump's U.S. Department of Justice
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Capito Congratulates Richmond on USDA Appointment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Capito Congratulates Richmond on USDA Appointment
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today congratulated Keith Richmond for being appointed to the role of Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director for West Virginia. The announcement was made by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins.
"Keith's understanding of our state's
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Congressman Brian Jack Welcomes Vice President JD Vance to Peachtree City, Champions President Trump's Working Families Tax Cut and Deregulation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Brian Jack Welcomes Vice President JD Vance to Peachtree City, Champions President Trump's Working Families Tax Cut and Deregulation Efforts
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Today, Congressman Brian Jack welcomed the Vice President of the United States JD Vance to Peachtree City to champion President Trump's Working Families Tax Cut and historic deregulation efforts at a local manufacturing facility.
Speaking before a
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Congressman Ivey Joins Maryland Congressional Delegation In Bipartisan Push to Urge Administration to Reverse Denial of Federal Disaster Assistance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Ivey Joins Maryland Congressional Delegation In Bipartisan Push to Urge Administration to Reverse Denial of Federal Disaster Assistance
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Glenn Ivey joined U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney, Steny Hoyer, Andy Harris, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Sarah Elfreth, and Johnny Olszewski (all Md.) wrote to
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CONGRESSMAN VICENTE GONZALEZ CELEBRATES PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT ALLOWING CAMERON COUNTY TO BUILD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN VICENTE GONZALEZ CELEBRATES PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT ALLOWING CAMERON COUNTY TO BUILD PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AT GATEWAY INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE
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Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday, the Trump Administration granted a Presidential Permit to Cameron County to construct, maintain and operate a pedestrian border crossing at the Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas.
Cameron County requested t
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Congresswoman Ross Statement on Trump's NIH Cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ross Statement on Trump's NIH Cuts
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Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to allow Trump and his administration to cut nearly $800 million in grants for the National Institutes of Health (NIH):
"The Supreme Court's decision to allow the Trump administration to slash nearly $800 million in
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Congresswoman Tenney Releases Supporting Commonsense American and Family Values Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney Releases Supporting Commonsense American and Family Values Plan
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Oswego, New York -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) released her comprehensive Supporting Commonsense American and Family Values plan, reinforcing her commitment to protecting life, defending women's rights, safeguarding children, dismantling radical ideologies, and standing proudly with the American flag.
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Cornyn Praises Pres. Trump's Approval of Cameron County's Gateway International Bridge Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Praises Pres. Trump's Approval of Cameron County's Gateway International Bridge Project
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HOUSTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today praised President Trump's approval of Cameron County's permit application to construct and operate a pedestrian crossing at the Gateway International Bridge, which connects Brownsville, Texas, to Matamoros, Mexico:
" I am glad President Trump has approved the constr
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Crapo: OBBB Makes Americans More Prosperous
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
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Crapo: OBBB Makes Americans More Prosperous
Boise, Idaho--During the Senate state work period, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) spoke at an Idaho event with Americans for Prosperity (AFP) to discuss the ways the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) builds on the Trump tax credits by making provisions permanent and delivering additional middle-c
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Crow, Colorado Dem Delegation Demands Answers from Trump Admin After Oversight Visit at Immigration Detention Facility in Aurora
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Crow, Colorado Dem Delegation Demands Answers from Trump Admin After Oversight Visit at Immigration Detention Facility in Aurora
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AURORA -- Congressman Jason Crow (CO-06) is leading Colorado's Democratic congressional delegation, including Representatives Diana DeGette (CO-01), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), in sending a new letter to the Trump administration seeking answers to
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Davids Highlights Real-World Costs of Reckless Tariffs at Kansas Manufacturer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Highlights Real-World Costs of Reckless Tariffs at Kansas Manufacturer
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KANSAS CITY, KS -- Today, Representative Sharice Davids visited Ultra-Tech Aerospace, a local manufacturer hit hard by President Trump's reckless tariffs that have raised the cost of critical equipment and strained operations. Davids toured the facility, met with workers, and discussed bipartisan trade solutions that pr
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Davids Marks 90th Anniversary of Social Security, Vows to Protect Benefits for Kansans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Marks 90th Anniversary of Social Security, Vows to Protect Benefits for Kansans
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OVERLAND PARK, KS - Today, Representative Sharice Davids joined Kansans and advocates at AARP's Social Security 90th Anniversary Celebration to highlight her efforts to strengthen the program and push back against extreme Republican attacks that threaten the retirement security of millions.
"Kansans have paid
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DeLauro on Supreme Court Allowing Trump to Move Forward With Canceling Life-Saving Research
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro on Supreme Court Allowing Trump to Move Forward with Canceling Life-Saving Research
House Appropriations Committee and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to allow President Trump to cut off National Institut
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Duckworth, Schatz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Reproductive Rights, Expose Violations Globally
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Schatz, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Reproductive Rights, Expose Violations Globally
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Trump Administration Omitted Reproductive Rights In Recently-Released Human Rights Report
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) today led a group of 17 Senators in introducing the Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act, legislation that r
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E&C and Judiciary Democrats Launch Investigation Into Skydance-Paramount Merger
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025:
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E&C and Judiciary Democrats Launch Investigation into Skydance-Paramount Merger
Top House Democrats Seek Answers on Whether the Terms of the Government-Approved Merger Includes Censorship of Editorial Products at the Network, Details on the Millions in Free Trump Advertising, and More
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Today, Energy and Commerce C
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Frost Statement on Federal Judge Ruling Halting Operations at Horrific Everglades Immigration Detention Center
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Frost Statement on Federal Judge Ruling Halting Operations at Horrific Everglades Immigration Detention Center
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ORLANDO, FL -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement following a federal judge's decision ordering the State of Florida and the Trump Administration to halt construction and wind down operations at the Everglades Immigrant Detention Center, also known as
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Grassley, Shaheen Highlight Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Grassley, Shaheen Highlight Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - In honor of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) are leading efforts to highlight the dangers of fentanyl and how Americans can best protect themselves from the deadly drug
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Hayes, McGovern, DeLauro, Pingree Lead New England Delegation in Strongly Objecting to the Proposed USDA Reorganization Plan
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Hayes, McGovern, DeLauro, Pingree Lead New England Delegation in Strongly Objecting to the Proposed USDA Reorganization Plan
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, along with Representatives James P. McGovern (MA-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Chellie Pingree (ME-01), led a delegation of House
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Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Restore Federal Funding to Planned Parenthood
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Restore Federal Funding to Planned Parenthood
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Trump's Big, Bad Bill put nearly 200 Planned Parenthood clinics at risk of closure by blocking the clinics from being reimbursed by Medicaid
WASHINGTON --U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) to introduce the R
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ICYMI: Behind the Scenes of Senator Risch's "Day in the Life"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Behind the Scenes of Senator Risch's "Day in the Life"
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BOISE, Idaho - In an exclusive segment with KTVB Channel 7, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) provides an in-depth look at his efforts to advance Idaho priorities in Congress.
Click here to watch KTVB's exclusive "Day in the Life" segment on Senator Risch.
In the U.S. Senate, Risch is a leading voice on critical issues that impact the G
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ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Tours Health Care Clinic in Los Angeles, Calls Out Impact of Trump Health Care Cuts Projected to Slash Coverage for Thousands of Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sen. Schiff Tours Health Care Clinic in Los Angeles, Calls Out Impact of Trump Health Care Cuts Projected to Slash Coverage for Thousands of Patients
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Los Angeles, CA - In case you missed it, U.S Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) toured Valley Community Healthcare (VCH) in North Hollywood to learn more about the health care center's vital services and to highlight how President Trump's " One
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ICYMI: Whitehouse Spotlights GOP Sneak Attacks on Social and Security and Medicare in New Op-Ed
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Whitehouse Spotlights GOP Sneak Attacks on Social and Security and Medicare in New Op-Ed
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Washington, DC - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, published an op-ed on Thursday in MSNBC Digital highlighting Republicans' deceptive, destabilizing attacks on Social Security, Medicare and the entire American heal
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In Bipartisan Push, Maryland Congressional Delegation Urges Administration to Reverse Denial of Federal Disaster Assistance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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In Bipartisan Push, Maryland Congressional Delegation Urges Administration to Reverse Denial of Federal Disaster Assistance
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August 21, 2025
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney, Steny Hoyer, Andy Harris, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, and Johnny Olszewski (all Md.) wrote to Presid
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Judiciary Democrats and E&C Launch Investigation Into Skydance-Paramount Merger
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Judiciary Democrats and E&C Launch Investigation into Skydance-Paramount Merger
Top House Democrats Seek Answers on Whether the Terms of the Government-Approved Merger Includes Censorship of Editorial Products at the Network, Details on the Millions in Free Trump Advertising, and More
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Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD) a
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Kamlager-Dove, Huizenga, Meeks, and McCaul Lead Congressional Effort to Boost Sports Diplomacy Ahead of the American Decade of Sports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove, Huizenga, Meeks, and McCaul Lead Congressional Effort to Boost Sports Diplomacy Ahead of the American Decade of Sports
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia with legislative jurisdiction over the public diplomacy division at the State Department, led the int
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Kelly Calls Out Trump Administration for Funding Cuts Threatening Community Colleges
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Calls Out Trump Administration for Funding Cuts Threatening Community Colleges
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"If the Trump administration wants to expand domestic manufacturing, community college programs like Quick Start [at Maricopa Community Colleges] are essential to supporting and advancing this goal."
Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly sent a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon raising concerns about the
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Kelly, Gallego Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Weakening of U.S. Cyber Agency Following Arizona Election Cyberattack
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Gallego Demand Answers on Trump Administration's Weakening of U.S. Cyber Agency Following Arizona Election Cyberattack
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Today, Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego demanded answers from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following a recent cyberattack on Arizona's statewide candidate portal and concerns over the weakening of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (C
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Larson, Blumenthal Call Out Trump Attacks on Veterans Care and Workers at the Newington VA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson, Blumenthal Call Out Trump Attacks on Veterans Care and Workers at the Newington VA
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Newington, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) visited the Newington VA campus to call out the Trump Administration's illegal termination of collective bargaining for workers, the cancellation of approved maternity leave for expecting parents, and 'DOGE' mass f
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Lujan Completes Statewide Tour Meeting with Families, Providers, and Businesses Impacted by GOP Budget Betrayal
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Completes Statewide Tour Meeting with Families, Providers, and Businesses Impacted by GOP Budget Betrayal
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During Three-Week Tour Across New Mexico, Lujan Holds Events in Six Counties, Hosts Two More Town Halls
Focus Includes Health Care, Nutrition, Local Economies, Tribal Priorities, and Public Safety
Las Cruces, N.M. - This week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) concluded a seri
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McDowell Introduces ALCATRAZ Act to Boost Detention Capacity
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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McDowell Introduces ALCATRAZ Act to Boost Detention Capacity
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced the Accelerated Logistics and Coordination for Arresting, Transporting, and Removing
Aliens Zones (ALCATRAZ) Act, legislation to support state-run detention facilities for illegal aliens by redirecting wasteful Biden-era spending.
"Alligator Alcatra
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MENG, KIM, AND HIRONO CALL ON ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE REUNITING DIVIDED KOREAN FAMILIES AHEAD OF SUMMIT WITH KOREAN PRESIDENT LEE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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MENG, KIM, AND HIRONO CALL ON ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE REUNITING DIVIDED KOREAN FAMILIES AHEAD OF SUMMIT WITH KOREAN PRESIDENT LEE
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), along with U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) announced today that they wrote a
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Moreno Participates in Town Hall at City Club of Cleveland
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Moreno Participates in Town Hall at City Club of Cleveland
WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) participated in a town hall yesterday at the City Club of Cleveland. Senator Moreno discussed the first eight months of the Trump administration with NBC reporter Henry Gomez, who moderated the event.
The conversation included the One Big Beautiful Bill's will benefits for Ohi
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Neal Statement on the Trump/EU Trade Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Neal Statement on the Trump/EU Trade Framework
SPRINGFIELD, MA-- Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement after the Trump Administration and European Union announced details of a trade framework:
"More broken promises, more higher prices for the people. President Trump has spent the last 7 mon
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Oversight Committee Seeks DOJ Briefing on Illegal Chinese Vape Products Threatening American Consumers and Public Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Oversight Committee Seeks DOJ Briefing on Illegal Chinese Vape Products Threatening American Consumers and Public Health
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is continuing to investigate the influx of unregulated, illegal vapor products, primarily from China, available for sale in the United St
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Padilla Applauds California for Standing Up to Trump and Texas Republicans' Gerrymandering
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Applauds California for Standing Up to Trump and Texas Republicans' Gerrymandering
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California's former Secretary of State, issued the following statement after the California legislature passed a package of bills allowing voters to determine whether the
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Q&A: Tax Law Benefits Iowans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Q&A: Tax Law Benefits Iowans
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Q: What are you hearing from Iowans during your county meetings?
A: During the month of August, I take advantage when the Senate's not in session to spend all my time in Iowa. As usual, I'm continuing my annual 99 county meetings and listening to Iowans across the state. By the end of the month, I'll have reached 87 of our 99 counties so far this year and will br
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Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Calls on President Trump to Reject China as Security Guarantor in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Calls on President Trump to Reject China as Security Guarantor in Ukraine
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, released the following statement on Russia's proposal to
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Ranking Member Markey Calls on Trump Administration to Prepare Tariff Refund Plan for Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025:
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Ranking Member Markey Calls on Trump Administration to Prepare Tariff Refund Plan for Small Businesses
(Boston, August 21) - Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today sent a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, U.S. T
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Ranking Member Markey Hosts Listening Session With Massachusetts Small Businesses on Harmful Impacts of the Trump Administration's Innovation Funding Cuts, Reckless Tariff Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Markey Hosts Listening Session with Massachusetts Small Businesses on Harmful Impacts of the Trump Administration's Innovation Funding Cuts, Reckless Tariff Policies
(Boston, August 19) - Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today hosted a listening session to hear directly from Massachusetts res
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Blasts Trump and His Administration's Brazen and Racist Attacks on Fed Governor Lisa Cook
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2025:
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Ranking Member Maxine Waters Blasts Trump and His Administration's Brazen and Racist Attacks on Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement in response to President Trump, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill P
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Ghislaine Maxwell Transcripts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 22, 2025:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Ghislaine Maxwell Transcripts
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued a statement following the Department of Justice's public release of transcript and audio from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's inte
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Rep. Kelly to President Trump: 'You are not welcomed in Chicago'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Kelly to President Trump: 'You are not welcomed in Chicago'
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CHICAGO - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (Il-02) released the following statement after President Donald Trump claimed Black women want him to send the National Guard to Chicago:
"President Trump, let me be absolutely clear: you are not welcomed in Chicago. Do not send the National Guard into our city. And you have no authority to claim wha
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Rep. Nancy Mace's Bill Ends Woke DEI Politics In The Military
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace's Bill Ends Woke DEI Politics In The Military
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(Washington, D.C., August 22, 2025) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the Restoring Merit in the Military Act, legislation to ensure all military personnel decisions are based solely on merit, fitness, capability, and performance, not race, ethnicity, or national origin.
The bill backs President Donald Trump by
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Rep. Young Kim Helps Lead Bipartisan Push to Reunite Korean American Divided Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Young Kim Helps Lead Bipartisan Push to Reunite Korean American Divided Families
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Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), Chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, joined Representative Grace Meng (NY-06) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) in a bipartisan letter to President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the adminis
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Rosen Delivers Meal on Wheels in Las Vegas, Highlights Devastating Effects of Food Assistance Cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Delivers Meal on Wheels in Las Vegas, Highlights Devastating Effects of Food Assistance Cuts
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LAS VEGAS, NV - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Catholic Charities in Las Vegas to deliver Meals on Wheels and highlight the critical importance of programs like this one in the state. Senator Rosen discussed the severe consequences of the cruel cuts that extreme Republicans made to food
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Schatz, Duckworth, Senators Introduce Legislation To Protect Reproductive Rights, Expose Violations Globally
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Schatz, Duckworth, Senators Introduce Legislation To Protect Reproductive Rights, Expose Violations Globally
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) led a group of 17 senators in introducing the Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act, legislation that requires the U.S. State Department to include reproductive rights in its annual Country Reports on Human R
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Scott, Bonamici Scrutinize Harms and Cost of Proposed USDA Reorganization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Scott, Bonamici Scrutinize Harms and Cost of Proposed USDA Reorganization
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This proposal occurs as families and farmers suffer critical food program disruptions because of failed Trump Administration policies.
WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee Ranking Mem
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Senator Ashley Moody Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day at Tampa Treatment Center
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025:
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Senator Ashley Moody Recognizes National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day at Tampa Treatment Center
TAMPA, Fla.-- Today, on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, Senator Ashley Moody is urging Floridians struggling with substance abuse to seek treatment. To emphasize this call to action, Senator Moody met with treatment counselors at Riverside Recovery in Tampa.
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/15/2025-8/22/2025
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/15/2025-8/22/2025
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Fighting for Life-Saving Vaccine Programs
[Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined doctors and advocates to slam a proposal to cut federal education funding from states that have narrow vaccine exemption policies like Connecticut. Despite the severity of this year's measles outbreak in Texas--the worst and dea
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Sheehy Leads Letter to President Trump to Stop Russia's Predatory Palladium Trade, Protect Montana Jobs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025:
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Sheehy Leads Letter to President Trump to Stop Russia's Predatory Palladium Trade, Protect Montana Jobs
Today U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy led a letter from the Montana delegation to President Trump expressing strong support for decisive action to stop Russia's predatory trade practices and protect American jobs and critical mineral production. The group urged the president to immediately i
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Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner on the Firing of Gen. Jeffrey Kruse
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Statement of Senate Intel Vice Chair Warner on the Firing of Gen. Jeffrey Kruse
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WASHINGTON - Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on the firing of General Jeffrey Kruse as Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA):
"The firing of yet another senior national security official underscores the Trump administration's da
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Subcommittee Chairman Guest for the Washington Times: "How to Catch Visa Overstays Before It's Too Late"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, issued the following news on Aug. 22, 2025:
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Subcommittee Chairman Guest for the Washington Times: "How to Catch Visa Overstays Before It's Too Late"
Today, Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS), chairman of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, published an op-ed for the Washington Times, outlining how a comprehensive biometric entry-exit
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This Week in Albuquerque: Lujan Visits Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, Meets with Local Business Leaders Amid Tariff Chaos and Confusion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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This Week in Albuquerque: Lujan Visits Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, Meets with Local Business Leaders Amid Tariff Chaos and Confusion
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Albuquerque, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) concluded a series of events in Albuquerque this week, visiting the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office to discuss public safety and meeting with local business leaders to discuss the impacts of Presi
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Welcomes NIH Director Bhattacharya to UAB
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Welcomes NIH Director Bhattacharya to UAB
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) welcomed National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Dr. Bhattacharya delivered a special presentation at the UAB Hill Student Center and Senator Britt delivered remarks.
Dr. Bhattacharya and Senat
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Upholding Rule of Law Protects Americans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column:
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Upholding Rule of Law Protects Americans
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The inalienable rights asserted by our Founders--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness--cannot exist without proper respect for the rule of law. This starts at our borders and then flows through every branch of federal, state, and local government throughout our country. Faced with unprecedented challenges in maintaining the rule of law, Congress and the T
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Warner and Kaine Announce $700,000 in Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure Expansion in Wise County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner and Kaine Announce $700,000 in Federal Funding for Water Infrastructure Expansion in Wise County
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $700,000 in federal funding for Wise County to expand water service connections as part of the Upper Guest River Sewer Extension project. The funding was awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC),
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Warnock Visits Atlanta Small Business Owners to Discuss the Impact Tariffs, Higher Prices Are Having on Georgia Businesses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock Visits Atlanta Small Business Owners to Discuss the Impact Tariffs, Higher Prices Are Having on Georgia Businesses
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On Tuesday, Senator Reverend Warnock visited Xocolatl Chocolate to meet with its owners and discuss the impact the Trump administration's tariffs are having on Georgia small businesses
Xocolatl has been forced to pay tariff rates as high as 50% on some of the key ingre
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Warren, Wyden, Durbin, Senate Democrats Slam Social Security Administration for Disabling Lawfully-Obtained Social Security Numbers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Wyden, Durbin, Senate Democrats Slam Social Security Administration for Disabling Lawfully-Obtained Social Security Numbers
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Trump Administration flagging lawfully obtained SSNs as fraudulent, undermining integrity of Social Security
Text of the Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) joined Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-O
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Westerman Applauds New Offshore Leasing Schedule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025:
Westerman Applauds New Offshore Leasing Schedule
This week, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the long-term schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of America and Alaska's Cook Inlet, in accordance with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) is
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