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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

We worked hard to return to regular order, finding savings while funding our priorities, with the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

Now that he is fully confirmed to this position, I will continue working with him to make our communities safer and support efforts to bring offenders to justice.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

Under Todd Blanche’s leadership as Acting Attorney General, the U.S. Department of Justice has increased arrests of violent criminals, protected against terrorist activities and focused on stopping the flow of illegal drugs like fentanyl…

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

While Democrats continue to oppose this legislation, we are working with the White House and our colleagues to find a path forward for the SAVE America Act, so the American people have trust in the integrity of our elections.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

This is common sense legislation that simply requires an individual show a photo ID in order to vote.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 9, 2026

In North Dakota, we have successfully implemented a voter ID law that both protects our elections and includes measures ensuring those who are eligible can vote.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 9, 2026

The SMASH 2.0 Act would provide our communities with further protection from vector-borne diseases and their complications, promoting health and reducing healthcare costs.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 9, 2026

Acting to prevent the spread of such diseases is essential to protect the health of Maine people and Americans nationwide.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 9, 2026

Mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance – they have the potential to transmit dangerous diseases which threaten American public health.

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Gina Raimondo
@ginaraimondo· Democratic · RI· Aug 9, 2026

America cannot lead in AI if American workers are left behind.

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Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Aug 9, 2026

I didn’t set out to get into fights with people, I really just tried to do this job.

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Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Aug 9, 2026

It just didn’t create a scenario in which another Democrat thought it made sense to run against us.

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Josh Green
@joshgreen· Democratic · HI· Aug 9, 2026

We were very present, and I think pretty competent and compassionate in our response, and we heard from a lot of people — both politicians and just people — that they appreciated that.

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Rick Scott
@rickscott· Republican · FL· Aug 8, 2026

This fight isn’t over. We have a job to do, and I’m looking forward to getting this done with you, my friend.

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Kim Reynolds
@kimreynolds· Republican · IA· Aug 8, 2026

We value our collaborative relationship with the Trump Administration and its commitment to reducing administrative and regulatory hurdles that slow progress.

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Kim Reynolds
@kimreynolds· Republican · IA· Aug 8, 2026

Iowa has a proud history of innovation, productivity and government efficiency, delivering measurable improvements by reducing red tape, modernizing processes, and strengthening coordination across agencies. Working closely with the…

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Kim Reynolds
@kimreynolds· Republican · IA· Aug 8, 2026

I’m proud that Republicans kept our promise to Iowans with this year’s property tax reform and created another $4.2 billion in tax savings over the next six years.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 8, 2026

This is a fair, modest increase, and the money earned by workers will go right back into our own economy, supporting local businesses and our communities," Governor Lamont said.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 8, 2026

Connecticut’s strength is not one attraction or one season—it is the extraordinary range of experiences we offer in a small state.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 8, 2026

The Nathan Hale Homestead is one of Connecticut’s most prized historic sites, and its preservation and continued operation as a museum is vital to the telling of American history.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 8, 2026

That is who we choose to be, and we will keep defending it with every tool we have.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 8, 2026

President Trump may want to rewrite who counts as American, but Connecticut has made its values clear.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 8, 2026

The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees birthright citizenship.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Aug 8, 2026

The America and the Connecticut I love treat people from every background as neighbors.

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