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Gabby Giffords
@gabbygiffords· AZ· Oct 16, 2026

This cannot continue to be a reality in our country. Leaders at every level must step up and act.

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Karen Bass
@karenbass· Democratic · CA· Oct 16, 2026

I directed the fire department to deploy personnel and equipment ahead of the winds.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Oct 16, 2026

Much more must be done. Not a single child should be lost to gun violence. Ever.

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Janelle Bynum
@janellebynum· OR· Oct 16, 2026

When are we going to step up and say enough of killing our babies? When are we going to say that we need safe schools, that we need to make sure that people who should not have firearms don’t have them? When are we going to stop making…

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Suzanne Bonamici
@suzannebonamici· Democratic · OR· Oct 16, 2026

No parent should have to wonder if their child will come home at the end of the day.

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Ilhan Omar
@ilhanomar· Democratic · MN· Oct 16, 2026

It is an unprecedented escalation in the weaponization of federal law enforcement to target political enemies.

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Ilhan Omar
@ilhanomar· Democratic · MN· Oct 16, 2026

This is an outrageous abuse of power.

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Pete Hoekstra
@petehoekstra· MI· Oct 16, 2026

We view Alberta, the policies that and the agreements that we have with the government of Alberta, as being very, very constructive and very positive for the United States of America, and we are looking at growing that relationship.

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Pete Hoekstra
@petehoekstra· MI· Oct 16, 2026

If, somewhere along the line, Canada decided not to fulfil its recent commitments but also the commitments that it made a long time ago that it was going to participate fully in NATO, if they fell back from their commitment to NATO, I…

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Oct 16, 2026

We must never forget the thousands of children taken by Russia in Putin’s unprovoked, illegal attack on Ukraine.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Oct 16, 2026

We must stand with Ukraine, confront Russian aggression, and work alongside our allies to protect freedom and security for generations to come.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Oct 16, 2026

The grant will ensure RRVW can continue supporting North Dakota’s agricultural shippers with dependable, modern rail service.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Oct 16, 2026

Old rail is susceptible to thermal misalignments, and frigid North Dakota winters can break joint bars and increase the risk of derailments.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Oct 16, 2026

This funding will allow the modernization of a large portion of railway between Gwinner and Wyndmere—two-thirds of which was laid down before the end of World War I, and the rest before the Great Depression.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· Oct 16, 2026

I hope folks take some time to enjoy this beloved tradition and celebrate what makes the Palmetto State so great: our community, and yes, our food too.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· Oct 16, 2026

The South Carolina State Fair celebrates so much of what makes South Carolina special, from our rich agricultural history and local arts to delicious food and southern hospitality.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Oct 16, 2026

That’s why I’m proud to bring home this investment to repair and modernize this critical bridge, keep folks safe, and make sure Wisconsin businesses have the reliable infrastructure they need to grow and succeed.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Oct 16, 2026

But when aging infrastructure causes delays and disruptions, it hurts our businesses, costs them time and money, and makes it harder for them to compete.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Oct 16, 2026

Wisconsin businesses rely on our railways and waterways to get their Made in Wisconsin products to customers across the country.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Oct 16, 2026

But cutting E-Rate is not a child-safety measure. E-Rate funds broadband connectivity — not laptops, tablets, applications, or online content.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Oct 16, 2026

Cutting E-Rate would narrow that talent pipeline. Maintaining connectivity in every school and library is therefore an investment in America’s technological leadership, economic competitiveness, and national security.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Oct 16, 2026

Schools and libraries help develop the next generation of engineers, scientists, and cybersecurity professionals, including in communities that have historically lacked access to those opportunities.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Oct 16, 2026

Last night’s ruling from a federal judge made plain: the Administration’s efforts are in clear violation of Congressional intent.

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