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Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Aug 13, 2026

North Carolina is growing rapidly, and the cost of housing is increasing. We need to build more housing units of all types to drive down rents and mortgages.

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Josh Stein
@joshstein· NC· Aug 13, 2026

This billion-dollar investment is more proof that North Carolina is leading the way on innovation and job creation.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Aug 13, 2026

Cloudforce’s expansion and continued commitment to Maryland is a win for our state’s workers, students, and our future.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 13, 2026

We are deeply concerned that the current administration has yet to utilize the authorities outlined in the Levinson Act to designate these U.S. nationals detained by the Russian Federation as wrongful detainees.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 13, 2026

We are united in the belief that the safe return of U.S. nationals detained abroad must remain a priority of the United States government.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 13, 2026

That’s the right kind of focus for our country’s chief law enforcement official, and the results are clear, as violent crime and other offenses have decreased across the country.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 13, 2026

In these and other ways, we are advancing policies important to our state’s economy across the board.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 13, 2026

By rolling back unworkable Biden-era mandates, we are bringing down the cost of energy and ensuring we can make the best use of our abundant energy resources.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 13, 2026

We’ve now secured a total of $157 million for the initiative’s first phase, which will develop large-scale pilot projects to prove that it works and is commercially viable.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 13, 2026

By partnering our coal and oil industries and using CO2 for enhanced oil recovery, we are creating an additional revenue stream to help keep our coal-fired power plants online.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 13, 2026

Demand for electricity is up, and it’s going to keep increasing. We need baseload power sources like coal to maintain the reliability and affordability of the grid now and into the future. That’s an essential part of making the U.S. energy…

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 13, 2026

Doing so will support their long-term success and improve public safety across the nation, while better keeping officers safe on the job.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 13, 2026

That’s why we have been prioritizing federal programs and policies that better empower law enforcement to keep our communities safe and bring offenders to justice.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 13, 2026

We ask a great deal from our law enforcement, which can often be a demanding and dangerous career. We appreciate everything they do to protect our communities. They have our gratitude, and they deserve our support.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Aug 13, 2026

Dismemberment abortions are among the most brutal methods of abortion, accounting for around 80% of second trimester abortions.

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Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Aug 13, 2026

Taking care of West Virginians starts with making sure our hospitals have the tools to do the job right. This $15 million will help Vandalia Health and CAMC make critical upgrades to its equipment and technology, strengthen its…

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 13, 2026

Americans are increasingly using smartwatches, health rings, and apps to take charge of their health, but our privacy laws haven’t kept up with these new technologies.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 13, 2026

You committed to 'being open and transparent and accountable with the [Congressional] oversight committees.'

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 13, 2026

The allegations against Mr. Lewandowski, if true, indicate significant corruption, abuse of taxpayer funds, and flagrant conflicts of interest that require Congressional investigation based on a comprehensive record of his tenure at DHS.

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John Hickenlooper
@johnhickenlooper· Democratic · CO· Aug 13, 2026

Trump isn't helping your household afford the basics. He's too busy spending your tax dollars making the White House a tacky mess.

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Nikki Haley
@nikkihaley· Republican · SC· Aug 13, 2026

The truth is, it is something far deeper. Ralph and I have always shared the same core belief that power belongs to the people, and government derives its authority from them alone.

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Nikki Haley
@nikkihaley· Republican · SC· Aug 13, 2026

For more than two decades I have watched Ralph make difficult decisions, keep his commitments, and stay true to his principles.

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Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· Aug 13, 2026

The state's laws protect every child born in Texas and guarantee their right to life.

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Brian Kemp
@briankemp· Republican · GA· Aug 13, 2026

Their action quickly brought the situation under control and kept students, faculty, and staff safe.

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