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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Feb 26, 2025

The White House continues to take actions that jeopardize the livelihoods of our public servants and upend how the federal government can best serve the American people and advance our shared priorities.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Feb 26, 2025

Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order following the remarks of Senator Whitehouse. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-26
Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Feb 26, 2025

Though we may not agree on everything, after meeting with Representative Chavez-DeRemer and listening to her testimony during her confirmation hearing, I believe that she is qualified to serve as the next Secretary of Labor and I look…

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Feb 26, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems

Congressional Record · 2025-02-26
Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 26, 2025

The federal government might say, ‘You’re fired,’ but here in New York, we say, ‘You’re hired,’

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Feb 26, 2025

Mr. President, I rise to conclude the debate. I believe the vote will follow these remarks. I want to thank my colleagues. Seventeen Democrats appeared on the floor to speak on behalf of S.J. Res. 10. I needn't repeat the comments I made…

Congressional Record · 2025-02-26
Glenn Youngkin
@glennyoungkin· Republican · VA· Feb 26, 2025

I don’t believe that the federal government downsizing is wrong.

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Glenn Youngkin
@glennyoungkin· Republican · VA· Feb 26, 2025

Come work here. Come experience those powerful words of 'You are hired.' Take advantage of the resources that will help you find your pathway to that career of your dreams.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 26, 2025

Thank god we have a judiciary as a check on the overreach of power that we're witnessing by the hour, by Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

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Ron DeSantis
@rondesantis· Republican · FL· Feb 26, 2025

It was under the federal government’s jurisdiction whether they want to rebuff his entry into the United States.

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Kathy Hochul
@kathyhochul· Democratic · NY· Feb 25, 2025

We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king.

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Feb 25, 2025

If they don't register, they're breaking the federal law, which has always been in place.

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