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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Feb 27, 2025

Trump's promises to protect Social Security are a sham, just like the rest of his actions since taking office.

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Feb 27, 2025

I ask unanimous consent for my intern Ellie White to have privileges of the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Feb 27, 2025

It’s not going to fool anybody at all. What they’re trying to do is spend more money — and they’re going to spend it on billionaires.

nbcnews.com
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Feb 27, 2025

The Republicans need to realize that ‘magic math’ does not exist. Tax cuts cost money, even if Republicans say they don’t.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Feb 27, 2025

firing half of all Social Security workers will guarantee that seniors will stop seeing their earned benefits arrive on time and in full.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Feb 27, 2025

The goal of this effort is to hollow out an agency that currently delivers retirement benefits with a 99.7% accuracy rate, and hand over the keys to private equity and grifters who want to pillage Social Security for all it's worth.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Feb 26, 2025

first of all, I want to thank Senator Kaine for his extraordinary leadership on this. I think America is at a crucial time on energy policy, and Senator Kaine cuts right to the heart of the debate. Donald Trump wants more tax cuts for the…

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Maxine Dexter
@maxinedexter· OR· Feb 26, 2025

It is Oregon's Third Congressional District, which is Portland to the beautiful mountain, Mount Hood, which is emblematic of our State.

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Maxine Dexter
@maxinedexter· OR· Feb 26, 2025

I am a pulmonologist, meaning I take care of people with lung disease, and a critical care physician, caring for people who are on life support in our intensive care units.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Feb 26, 2025

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of Jamieson Greer

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer
@lorichavezderemer· Republican · OR· Feb 26, 2025

I will commit to following the law, and I do not believe the president is going to ask me to break the law.

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer
@lorichavezderemer· Republican · OR· Feb 26, 2025

If confirmed, my job will be to implement President Trump’s policy decisions and my guiding principle will be President Trump’s guiding principle.

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer
@lorichavezderemer· Republican · OR· Feb 26, 2025

mass immigration…has hurt the American worker, and we want to make sure that we’re supporting President Trump in his endeavor to support the American worker at all costs.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Feb 26, 2025

I rise in opposition to the nomination of Jamieson Greer to serve as U.S. Trade Representative. If confirmed, he would be the top official on one of the President's signature issues: trade and tariffs. Donald Trump was elected President…

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Feb 26, 2025

here is the question: Do we pursue the 20th century energy vision featuring dirty, expensive fossil fuels, or do we pursue the 21st century energy vision featuring inexpensive and clean, renewable energy? Trump's energy emergency…

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Feb 26, 2025

My office is hearing that DOGE is now at the IRS. That means [department chief Elon] Musk's henchmen are in a position to dig through a trove of data about every taxpayer in America.

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Maxine Dexter
@maxinedexter· OR· Feb 26, 2025

I am grateful to be here. I appreciate the opportunity from my colleague from California (Mr. Garamendi). I rise today to join my Democratic colleagues in voicing our unwavering commitment to protecting the vital programs that Americans…

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