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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 14, 2019

I ask unanimous consent that Robert Yu and Laura Cannon, who are legislative fellows in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of this Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 14, 2019

climate change is already wreaking havoc on the American economy, and anyone who cares today about having a strong economy in 10, 20, or 30 years needs to be committed to acting now. We are already seeing the economic risks related to…

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 14, 2019

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. McSally). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 13, 2019

due to a clerical error, the senior Senator from Alaska, Ms. Murkowski, was not added as an original cosponsor and co-lead of the Compact of Free Association Veterans Review Act when we introduced the bill together on April 29, 2019…

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 8, 2019

it gives me no pleasure to say this, but this administration is actively doing terrible things for women and their families. They have rolled back protections for workers. They have made it easier for companies to pollute the air and the…

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Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· May 8, 2019

here is some of what Kate wrote: I help run a support group for families who have ended pregnancy after poor prenatal or maternal diagnoses. If you're wondering, ``Who are these women who get abortions in the third trimester?'' We are. I…

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Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· May 8, 2019

I thank Senator Murray for organizing all of us to come to the floor in honor of Mother's Day. I will take time to talk about the ongoing attacks on women's health in this country. I feel a sense of urgency about the increasingly hostile…

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Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· May 1, 2019

What I say is we should always remember that there are two things that the president cares most about. One is protecting himself. The second is money.

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Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· May 1, 2019

It was very disheartening yesterday to watch and listen to the attorney general of the United States act like he is a defense attorney for the president.

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Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· May 1, 2019

We have an attorney general who is acting like the defense attorney for the president.

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Ed Case
@edcase· Democratic · HI· May 1, 2019

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 6, after line 5, insert the following new paragraph: (5) The Paris Agreement recognizes that the ocean…

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Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· May 1, 2019

You have an attorney general who auditioned for the job by writing a totally unasked for 19-page document that said a sitting president cannot be charged with obstruction of justice.

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Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· May 1, 2019

Being attorney general of the United States is a sacred trust. You have betrayed that trust. America deserves better. You should resign.

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Ed Case
@edcase· Democratic · HI· Apr 30, 2019

Today, with my colleagues Mr. Young of Alaska and Mr. Huffman of California, I am proud to introduce the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2019. The women and men of the NOAA Corps…

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Ed Case
@edcase· Democratic · HI· Apr 28, 2019

It is time we reevaluate the FAA's role in regulating this industry.

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Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· Apr 10, 2019

I come to the floor today to express my support for the Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act, which I was proud to reintroduce earlier this afternoon with Senators Smith, Gillibrand and Merkley, and Congressman Deutch--who…

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Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· Apr 10, 2019

time and again over the past 2 years, we have seen a clear pattern in the types of people Donald Trump nominates to serve in his Cabinet. They have extensive conflicts of interest. If confirmed, they work to advance the interest of former…

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Ed Case
@edcase· Democratic · HI· Apr 8, 2019

Most of our fellow Americans just want us to assure them that the necessities of life are available and affordable: food, shelter, education, safety. Are they available and affordable? Most of our fellow Americans would add to that…

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