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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Sep 4, 2026

AI’s potential to reshape work is significant, and the stakes for workers are high: even a partial shift in how tasks are automated could affect millions of jobs across the economy, and workers have the necessary first-hand accounting of…

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Sep 4, 2026

This federal loan will help Anthony Lakes continue welcoming visitors from across the region and providing affordable skiing opportunities for Baker County youth and veterans—ensuring this special place can serve Eastern Oregon for…

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Sep 4, 2026

Anthony Lakes is a crown jewel of Eastern Oregon drawing skiers, snowshoers, and outdoor enthusiasts whose visits directly fuel the local economy in Baker and Union counties.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

Eliminating these standards is not cutting red tape; it is cutting the safeguards that help our nation’s most vulnerable children succeed.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

If enacted, this deregulation plan would fundamentally change how Head Start is run and jeopardize its ability to care for our children.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

Donald Trump’s latest attack on Head Start would put yet another lifeline at risk for families who depend on it most.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

I’m proud I was able to successfully deliver this federal funding for such a transformational organization, and I’m even prouder to see this investment in action today.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

Our nation faces a shortage of workers in the skilled trades and an ongoing housing crisis, and this training program is exactly what is needed to solve both those challenges.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Sep 4, 2026

Revolution Workshop is proof that when we create pathways to good-paying construction jobs, we can uplift and build entire communities.

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Wes Moore
@wesmoore· Democratic · MD· Sep 4, 2026

“September 11 reminds us that even in our darkest moments, service can save us. As a soldier, and now as Governor, I have seen how service can bring people together, bridge divides and build a stronger future,”

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Sep 4, 2026

Vote-by-mail is safe and secure. Trump himself voted by mail just last month. He knows he’s failing the American people, so he’s doing everything he can to rig the midterms.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Sep 4, 2026

The whistleblower’s allegations make clear that USPS lacks the technical or operational capability needed to effectively implement the EO’s provisions in a way that safeguards every citizen’s right to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Sep 4, 2026

We cannot allow this administration to shred patients’ hopes of new, lifesaving cures and treatments so that President Trump and Secretary Hegseth can secretively fund their own priorities in defiance of Congress.

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Lloyd Doggett
@lloyddoggett· Democratic · TX· Sep 4, 2026

The IRS should never be a weapon to punish a president's political enemies.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Sep 4, 2026

Organizations should never face IRS scrutiny because political officials disapprove of their views.

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Rosa DeLauro
@rosadelauro· Democratic · CT· Sep 4, 2026

These funds were provided for lifesaving medical research, not as extra money for the Department of Defense.

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