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Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Jul 28, 2026

This morning, I got behind the wheel of a Michigan-built Ford Mustang to mark the official opening,

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Gretchen Whitmer
@gretchenwhitmer· Democratic · MI· Jul 28, 2026

I fought to open this bridge to strengthen the economy and connect Michiganders to opportunities on both sides of the Detroit River.

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 28, 2026

Last week, the president used primetime television to try to convince Americans that our elections can’t be trusted, and he did it without a shred of evidence,” Governor Lamont said. “Connecticut has spent its time building up our…

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Ned Lamont
@nedlamont· Democratic · CT· Jul 28, 2026

The New Haven Line connects thousands of people to jobs, businesses, and destinations across Connecticut and the region every day,” Governor Lamont said. “Every minute we save on a commute gives people more time with their families, more…

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Jul 28, 2026

Every Marylander should have access to healthy, nutritious and fresh food, no matter their zip code,

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Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Jul 28, 2026

Nevada has repeatedly turned to federal legislation to solve these challenges. Our congressional delegation has brought community-driven, community-specific, and Nevada-led solutions to Congress, and I would urge you to help ensure that…

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Joe Lombardo
@joelombardo· Republican · NV· Jul 28, 2026

We’re proud of this milestone, but we’re just getting started.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 28, 2026

Key provisions including those addressing ethics for elected officials, consumer protection, illicit finance, conflicts of interest and market integrity must be strengthened.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jul 28, 2026

Virginia farmers depend on diesel fuel to plant, harvest, and transport the crops that feed their families and communities and sustain their livelihoods. Our Commonwealth’s farmers are being squeezed from every direction as Trump’s war of…

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 28, 2026

Virginia farmers depend on diesel fuel to plant, harvest, and transport the crops that feed their families and communities and sustain their livelihoods. Our Commonwealth’s farmers are being squeezed from every direction as Trump’s war of…

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jul 28, 2026

In general, you will provide a plan to Congress at whatever the appropriate classification level is on what resources are required to execute what the president's intent will be to successfully end this conflict.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jul 28, 2026

The question to you, sir, is this. You've offered a supplemental request, and I recognize that it's part of a $1.5 trillion overall. But is this enough money to get the job done, or is this going to just get us far enough until we've got…

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jul 28, 2026

I think the decision to take out Iran's nuclear program and their missile production capacity was the right one, and it should have been done a long time ago.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 28, 2026

This bipartisan legislation will help patients make more informed decisions by requiring greater transparency about health care prices and out-of-pocket costs.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 28, 2026

No one should have to guess what a health care service will cost before getting the care that they need.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 28, 2026

While the President continues his mission to make life more expensive, I'll keep working to lower costs for Granite Staters.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 28, 2026

Now, his new tariffs on Canadian goods, as well as the across-the-board tariffs, will stretch the budgets of New Hampshire families even more.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Jul 28, 2026

President Trump promised to lower prices, but families across New Hampshire are paying more every time they go to the grocery store because of his reckless tariffs and illegal war with Iran.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 28, 2026

Analytic assessments must not be distorted by or shaped by advocacy of a particular audience or policy viewpoint.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 28, 2026

The SHIELD Our Elections Act reinforces those fundamental principles and sustaining public faith in elections that are conducted fairly, impartially, and constitutionally – while strengthening accountability for those who attempt to…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jul 28, 2026

Article 1, Section 4 of the Constitution makes it clear that the oversight and administration of elections is left to the states; recent remarks and proposals from the White House seem to threaten the firewall our founders made a priority…

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Mikie Sherrill
@mikiesherrill· Democratic · NJ· Jul 28, 2026

It is not a surprise to me that the federal government, that the Trump administration, wants to weaponize this against people as opposed to focusing on making sure that we’re running free and fair elections.

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Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· Jul 28, 2026

We will do our part to carry forward the goodness and the decency that defines Pennsylvania and put an end to the chaos and cruelty and the corruption that exists in Washington.

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