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In a time of resurgent authoritarianism around the world, with hostile actors looking to benefit from instability and division in the United States, reinforcing guardrails to prevent manipulation of our political process could not be more…
I am very worried about billionaires' feelings here, I got to tell you, because it is really touching.
Assume for a moment, we could draft a language that would narrowly tailor it strictly to elections and political candidates. Would that be satisfactory to you?
Ultimately, this is not about helping Democrats or Republicans. It is about making sure that all Americans have the means to hold political leaders and those working to elect them accountable.
Madam President, I rise today to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the town of Buxton, ME. It is a great pleasure to celebrate the generations of industrious and caring people who have made Buxton a wonderful place to live, work, and…
Mr. Speaker, in talking about one of the previous amendments, I pointed out this was part of a bipartisan agreement to increase the top line by $37 billion. Compromise really requires people to set different priorities, come to the table…
Mr. Speaker, this amendment seeks to undo a bipartisan agreement to increase authorized funding for our military that the Armed Services Committee collectively concluded is appropriate given the realities of today's evolving national…
A comprehensive national mercury monitoring network is needed to protect human health, safeguard our fisheries, and track the effect of reduced emissions.
Our bipartisan mercury monitoring bill would help ensure that we have accurate, scientifically based data about mercury pollution in our Country.
I hope that this can be the year where we finally enact it into law.
Mr. President, St. Joseph Healthcare of Bangor, ME, was founded in 1947 by the Felician Sisters with a mission to support the wellness and healing of a patient's mind, body, and spirit. On this 75th anniversary, I congratulate this…
Throwing out a precedent overnight that the country has relied upon for a half a century is not conservative. It is sudden and a radical jolt to the country that will lead to political chaos, anger, and a further loss of confidence in our…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate a great Mainer, Skeek Frazee. Skeek is retiring this month after 12 dedicated years of constituent service to the people of Maine's First District. I believe the great majority of us…
Mr. President, as most of us here in the Senate know, this Chamber functions with a dedicated and able staff to support us. Because we are a relatively small body that has to oversee the actions of the far larger executive branch, we rely…
Mr. President, I rise today in strong support of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Once again, our Nation has been horrified by mass shootings, this time of shoppers killed in Buffalo, NY, and of schoolchildren and teachers murdered in…
I commend the Administration for taking the initiative to create this office within the State Department.
I commend it to you as an urgent piece of legislation.