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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Oct 1, 2026

Instead of passing on higher energy costs to families and small businesses, the Ratepayer Protection Act will help ensure that the data center is responsible for paying for the infrastructure upgrades as well as fixed costs as a result of…

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Oct 1, 2026

Our legislation would protect consumers from these rate increases resulting from data center construction.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Oct 1, 2026

American families shouldn’t have to pay higher energy costs if a data center is built in their community.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Oct 1, 2026

It is unfortunate that Democrats are again blocking these priorities.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Oct 1, 2026

These two priorities have strong support from the American people, and we should pass this legislation.

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Mike Dunleavy
@mikedunleavy· Republican · AK· Oct 1, 2026

This is another significant step forward for Alaska LNG and indicates Alaska’s role as an energy supplier to our nation and our Pacific Rim allies.

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Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Oct 1, 2026

To get better, the first thing you got to do is admit you’re doing something wrong.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 1, 2026

This culture has to stop. And in New York, we’re going to do everything we can to stop it.

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Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Oct 1, 2026

Texas will NOT tolerate threats of violence against our Capitol.

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Bill Lee
@billlee· Republican · TN· Oct 1, 2026

Carrying out a lawfully imposed sentence is among the State’s most serious responsibilities, and the people of Tennessee expect it to be done in a manner that is not only legal and constitutional, but is effective.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Oct 1, 2026

So, I am going to fly the banner of bold colors, not pale pastels. I'm going to do what I believe in.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Oct 1, 2026

If you look at tax relief, we've done $10 billion over my tenure — more than anyone.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Oct 1, 2026

Just look at the results. For four straight years, Florida has reduced its budget. Is any other state in the country reducing spending? We've done it four years in a row.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Oct 1, 2026

Nobody in the history of the state had ever taken on Disney in anything. A lot of people told me I was making a mistake.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Oct 1, 2026

Just think about it. We beat Dr. Fauci on COVID. We beat Disney on gender ideology. We beat Soros on crime by removing two of his prosecutors. We beat Martha's Vineyard on illegal immigration.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Oct 1, 2026

So, I think what we need is what we've done in Florida. It can be a model for people like Dan going to Washington, other states, you name it, because it's not just about peacocking and putting social media press releases out and never…

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· FL· Oct 1, 2026

I will say that I'm looking forward to y'all getting the congressman elected that has served this country and that has served for the right reasons.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 1, 2026

He's spot on about the balance between the rich and the poor.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 1, 2026

There will not be a free and fair election in 2028 unless we take back the House of Representatives.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 1, 2026

We have to do a lot more in the absence of federal leadership.

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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom· Democratic · CA· Oct 1, 2026

AI should expand opportunity — not come at the expense of workers and families.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Oct 1, 2026

While we have some of the toughest laws on sexual assault on college campuses right here in New York, I think we can do better," she said.

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