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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Oct 20, 2026

We, therefore, urge the Commission to adopt a substantial reduction in the Atlantic menhaden TAC that reflects the best available science and supports the rebuilding of dependent species.

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Frank Pallone
@frankpallone· Democratic · NJ· Oct 20, 2026

This level of reduction is insufficient to address the ecological consequences of declining menhaden abundance.

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Steny Hoyer
@stenyhoyer· Democratic · MD· Oct 20, 2026

It is unacceptable that their lives were put in danger. Intimidation efforts such as these are un-American and pose an existential threat to our democracy.

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Steny Hoyer
@stenyhoyer· Democratic · MD· Oct 20, 2026

Today, my district office in Greenbelt, Maryland, received a suspicious letter similar to those received by public officials across the country.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Oct 20, 2026

Despite this suspected rampant waste and abuse of billions of taxpayer dollars, this Republican-controlled Congress has shown no appetite to exercise its constitutional oversight responsibilities. As a result, this abdication of Congress’s…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Oct 20, 2026

CMAP has been an invaluable partner in pushing our state’s infrastructure projects forward and preparing for the future, and I look forward to continuing to see CMAP’s leadership make a difference across Illinois.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Oct 20, 2026

Investing in our state’s infrastructure is a win for everyone. We build stronger connections between every region of Illinois, bring great jobs to the state, and ensure that all traveling through our region have a safe and efficient route.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Oct 20, 2026

The concern over this Administration engaging in intimidation tactics related to the election is not unwarranted.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Oct 20, 2026

These efforts have occurred as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has taken unprecedented steps to investigate unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Oct 20, 2026

Ukraine has earned its freedom and right to determine its future—which are not for President Trump to sell out to Putin and Chinese President Xi because his halfhearted efforts to end the war have failed.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Oct 20, 2026

While Trump’s oil handouts to Vladimir Putin undermine the war effort, I made clear on our call that Congress is determined to support the brave Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Oct 20, 2026

Today, my colleagues and I spoke with President Zelenskyy to discuss the status of the war in Ukraine and the effects of President Trump’s sanctions relief for Russia.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Oct 20, 2026

This more than $20 million puts the Rochester-Finger Lakes region on track for a safer future.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Oct 20, 2026

New upgrades to NYS&W’s Main Line just got the green light! I’m proud to deliver more than $3 million in federal funding from my Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law for critical rail improvements between Cortland and Virgil.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Oct 20, 2026

HHS cannot serve as both custodian and counsel. You must meet your statutory obligation to these children.

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Teresa Leger Fernandez
@teresalegerfernandez· Democratic · NM· Oct 20, 2026

Without legislation, agents will continue to violate the law, to violate their own policy, and to violate the Constitution without any consequences.

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Teresa Leger Fernandez
@teresalegerfernandez· Democratic · NM· Oct 20, 2026

We know that when there are consequences, bad actors start behaving better because they don’t want to face those consequences.

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Hakeem Jeffries
@hakeemjeffries· Democratic · NY· Oct 20, 2026

We’re going to hold the crooks accountable who’ve visited unprecedented corruption on the American people — beginning on day one.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Oct 20, 2026

We demand that you rescind this harmful policy before a single HHS attorney stands beside a child in immigration court.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Oct 20, 2026

Unaccompanied children deserve lawyers whose only loyalty is to them.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Oct 20, 2026

Any negotiations about the future of Ukraine after years defending against Russian assault must include Ukraine.

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Oct 20, 2026

This shouldn’t be controversial: if you aid in stealing taxpayer money or directing it to enrich President Trump or his family, then you should be held accountable for that crime.

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