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Adam Smith
@adamsmith· Democratic · WA· Jun 10, 2025

The military is being required to spend resources and time on this, instead of training and preparing to meet the national security needs of the country.

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Pramila Jayapal
@pramilajayapal· Democratic · WA· Jun 10, 2025

Enough of these mass ICE raids that are sweeping up innocent people.

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Michael Baumgartner
@michaelbaumgartner· WA· Jun 10, 2025

I rise today to say happy birthday to the U.S. Army. On June 14, we will celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 250th birthday of the United States Army. For 2/2 centuries, the Army has stood as a pillar of strength, sacrifice, and…

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Jun 10, 2025

Over the past few months, this administration has fired and pushed out nearly 5,000 critical employees across NIH.

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Michael Baumgartner
@michaelbaumgartner· WA· Jun 10, 2025

I rise today to praise the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its impact on rural communities. The House took an important step for rural America by passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. For communities across eastern Washington, the relief…

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Rick Larsen
@ricklarsen· Democratic · WA· Jun 9, 2025

I will also take this time to recognize Republican Staff Director of T&I, Jack Ruddy, who is leaving at the end of the week, after more than 6 years of work on the committee and, of course, an additional 9 years directly with the chair…

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Rick Larsen
@ricklarsen· Democratic · WA· Jun 9, 2025

the IBWC plays a crucial role in addressing water needs across the U.S.-Mexico border. I support H.R. 1948, as amended, to ensure the IBWC has the authority necessary to carry out its critical work and urge my colleagues to support this…

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Pramila Jayapal
@pramilajayapal· Democratic · WA· Jun 8, 2025

We must fight back. We reject these attacks on our communities and demand the immediate release of our union brother David Huerta.

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Dan Newhouse
@dannewhouse· Republican · WA· Jun 5, 2025

Mr. Speaker, as we all just heard, tragedy and sorrow fell on Wenatchee, Washington, this week with the loss of three beautiful young girls: Evelyn, Paityn, and Olivia Decker. I can't believe that many of us here can truly understand the…

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Pramila Jayapal
@pramilajayapal· Democratic · WA· Jun 4, 2025

Indiscriminately taking a chainsaw to our government, destroying federal agencies that keep us safe.

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Pramila Jayapal
@pramilajayapal· Democratic · WA· Jun 4, 2025

This discriminatory policy not only flies in the face of what our country is supposed to stand for, it will be harmful to our economy and our communities.

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Pramila Jayapal
@pramilajayapal· Democratic · WA· Jun 4, 2025

This ban, expanded from Trump's Muslim ban in his first term, will only further isolate us on the world stage.

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Michael Baumgartner
@michaelbaumgartner· WA· Jun 4, 2025

I rise today to honor Mike Leach, a dear friend, a brilliant coach, and one of the most original minds college football has ever known. His long overdue path to the College Football Hall of Fame was finally cleared with last week's…

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Jun 2, 2025

It’s telling that President Trump has chosen to release his budget on a Friday night with no fanfare whatsoever.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· May 27, 2025

We need to see the 'real version' of HHS' spend plan, and we need to see actual funding amounts—not asterisks—for these vital programs.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· May 27, 2025

demonstrated an inability to effectively and efficiently manage public resources.

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