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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 6, 2026

They're trying to take away the power that was fought for generations, and we cannot let that happen. We must stand up to that.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jun 6, 2026

When’s the last time you were in a grocery store?

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 6, 2026

"Veterans and military families should not see the value of their earned benefits undercut by rising costs," said Senator King.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 6, 2026

With the lack of action on gun violence prevention measures being passed by Congress, it is up to the individual states to enact laws like these.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jun 6, 2026

Neither you nor the president nor this administration are willing to acknowledge how much more people are paying at the gas pump, at the grocery store, in utilities, for health care, for all aspects of American life.

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Kevin Stitt
@kevinstitt· Republican · OK· Jun 6, 2026

“What we’re seeing is proof that Oklahoma’s economy is booming and that conservative principles work. We’ve built an Oklahoma where businesses want to invest, families want to grow, and job creators can chase the American Dream,” Stitt…

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jun 6, 2026

"This bipartisan bill gives the families of our fallen heroes the opportunity to receive financial support as they navigate their loss. It also ensures that the last thing that they have to worry about is an unexpected bill from the IRS."

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jun 6, 2026

"First responders sacrifice for our communities each and every day, and when some make the ultimate sacrifice, we owe their surviving families our support," said Senator Hassan.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 6, 2026

You know what a budget actually is? It's actually my battle plan. It's my fight document. Those are the issues that I'm willing to take on and take a lot of grief and heat for making sure they happen.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 6, 2026

We, my friends, have it on our shoulders to continue that fight, and that's what I'm going to do every single day, taking on Washington with Attorney General Tish James, who fights them in the courts.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 6, 2026

"I'm uncomfortable with your discussion about independence if you won't answer that question directly," Senator King concluded firmly.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 6, 2026

Leo J. Deon Jr. is one of the millions of Americans who selflessly served our country, putting himself in harm’s way to protect Americans—and American interests—at home and abroad.

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Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Jun 6, 2026

Today and in the years ahead, I will continue working alongside you to address what matters most: competitive compensation, access to classroom resources, and preparing our students with a modernized, dynamic education.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jun 6, 2026

While the Trump administration continues to ignore patients’ plight by gutting essential medical programs, including Medicaid, FQHCs, and Planned Parenthood, tax credits and subsidies for the Exchange, Connecticut is taking an active role…

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 6, 2026

We're also working on making sure we can make life more affordable for our students and bring more support to SUNY and CUNY as well.

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Kevin Stitt
@kevinstitt· Republican · OK· Jun 6, 2026

“This is what happens when you keep your fiscal house in order,” said Governor Stitt. “Because we’ve cut taxes, reined in wasteful spending, and resisted the urge to grow government, Oklahoma is thriving.”

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 6, 2026

"I have until the end of the year to review them and make a decision, so I won't be commenting on pending legislation,"

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Jun 6, 2026

Because if we don't stand up, then who? If not us, then who? And I don't want to be judged by future generations and say, 'hey, you were sitting on the sidelines when everything spiraled out of control. Where were you? Where was your…

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