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Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

In Hawaii, lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death, often because cases are caught after it is too late for effective treatment.

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Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

With Hawaii being home to 40% of the country’s endangered and threatened plant species in the country, celebrating biodiversity and promoting environmental conservation is critical to uplifting our state’s history and culture.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

In FY26, Congress, on a bipartisan basis, made investments that will save lives, strengthen our alliances and partnerships to confront pressing challenges, rebuild American competitiveness, and make Americans safer at home. We will do so…

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

The proposal calls for steep cuts to lifesaving assistance and critical efforts that advance American interests around the world. That’s not going to happen.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· May 27, 2026

Since the start of the war, 13 brave U.S. Service members have been killed, more than 400 have been wounded. We burned through over $25 billion in taxpayer money. […] This illegal war is driving up costs, undermining readiness, and…

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

The incident shows NOAA must do more to educate the public about protecting Hawaiian monk seals.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· May 27, 2026

You told me during the hearing that you fight for the Forest Service every day. Your actions tell a very different story.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· May 27, 2026

This is profoundly unacceptable and is a disturbing example of this administration’s disrespect for Congress and the law.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· May 27, 2026

I am concerned you are laying the groundwork to reverse the policy allowing women to serve in these units.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· May 27, 2026

We are now at a point where the leases are almost up, and final negotiations need to occur with meaningful community engagement and input, especially from the Native Hawaiian community.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

I spoke with Secretary Turner today about the recent storms across Hawai‘i, and we agreed to keep working together as recovery efforts continue.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· May 27, 2026

I oppose unilateral condemnation. What we need is a negotiated approach to each of these lands.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

It’s unconscionable to threaten the lives of so many people – grandparents, children, families – simply because they were born in Iran.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

AI is an incredibly powerful tool – it’s everywhere, and it poses real risks for kids. We’ve seen reports of AI chatbots encouraging kids to hurt themselves and for some, they’re replacing real life relationships, isolating kids from their…

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

President Trump’s reckless threat makes Americans less safe, further destabilizes our nation and economy, and puts at greater risk U.S. service members.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

People are paying more for gas, for utilities, for food, for housing, for health care – for every single aspect of their lives.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· May 27, 2026

We write to demand that you reverse this proposal and put the funds to their intended use to save lives and advance U.S. interests as directed by Congress last year.

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