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Kim Schrier
@kimschrier· Democratic · WA· Apr 8, 2025

We have all talked about thinning forests, making them more resilient. We talked about the risk of catastrophic wildfire. We passed a big infrastructure bill a couple years ago, and part of that was not just protecting roads and bridges…

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Marilyn Strickland
@marilynstrickland· Democratic · WA· Apr 7, 2025

I thank Representative Takano for yielding time. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my support for my bill, H.R. 970, the Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025. I first thank Chairmen Bost and Luttrell and Ranking Members…

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Michael Baumgartner
@michaelbaumgartner· WA· Apr 7, 2025

Tonight is the NCAA championship, but the magic of March Madness is gone. Every number one seed has made the Final Four. There are no upsets, no Cinderellas, just bigger brands with bigger budgets. Why? It is because college sports is on a…

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Apr 5, 2025

So usually you don't get first introduction and get so many people on board, but I think it shows the anxiety that people have.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Apr 5, 2025

They don't like the uncertainty, and what they would like to see instead is the continuation of investment from the last administration.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Apr 5, 2025

I think the president's math is wrong. I think he doesn't know the calculus is going to be so devastating to American consumers.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Apr 5, 2025

What the president is doing is, instead of building those alliances, he basically is getting into a trade war that is having unbelievable impact.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Apr 5, 2025

We have seen damage from the first Trump tariffs on things like apples, and markets closed.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Apr 4, 2025

I come to the floor with my colleagues today to echo concerns about the budget process that is pursuing here related to a proposal that we will be voting on that I am not sure I understand the math. I certainly, when it comes to Medicaid…

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Apr 3, 2025

I rise today to speak about the important role that Congress plays in ensuring our economy remains strong, and very important for the American people, to lower costs. That is why today I am inducing legislation by myself and Senator…

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Apr 2, 2025

the same check and balance that prevents the president from unilaterally declaring war should exist as it relates to protecting our commerce activities.

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Suzan DelBene
@suzandelbene· Democratic · WA· Apr 1, 2025

Republicans are running scared. And they should be, because they’re not listening to American people. Their agenda is not popular.

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Dan Newhouse
@dannewhouse· Republican · WA· Mar 31, 2025

I was unable to vote on roll call no. 84 and no. 85 due to unavoidable circumstances. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 84 and YEA on Roll Call No. 85. personal explanation

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Mar 31, 2025

I thank the Senator from New Jersey. The issue that I think is not being illuminated enough is the sheer numbers here. In my State of Washington, 1.4 million people are on Social Security and 1.8 million people are on Medicaid. So you are…

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Mar 31, 2025

So my constituent, who they basically said was dead, was not dead. He wanted his Social Security. So not only did they not give him his check in January, they tried to claw back checks from the previous months out of his bank account. Even…

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Mar 31, 2025

I thank the Senator from New Jersey. Thank you for your kind words. I would just say the country is so grateful for what you are doing right now because so many people are so frightened, worried, scared, and angry about what is happening…

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Pramila Jayapal
@pramilajayapal· Democratic · WA· Mar 31, 2025

Continuing to provide the Israeli government with offensive weapons, even as they violate both international and U.S. laws, is unacceptable and makes us complicit in this violence and destruction.

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