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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Aug 15, 2026

During the visit, Senator Luján heard from housing leaders and highlighted his efforts to deliver more affordable housing for New Mexico.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Aug 15, 2026

In the Senate, Senator Luján leads legislation to reverse the devastating Republican cuts to SNAP.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Aug 15, 2026

From putting food on the table to finding an affordable place to call home and accessing quality health care, New Mexicans deserve the support and resources they need to thrive.

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Aug 15, 2026

The firm appears to have little relevant experience with the legal and practical challenges that children face, raising serious concerns about the firm’s ability to provide not just representation but adequate, zealous representation.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 15, 2026

Children deserve competent representation by attorneys who practice at the intersection of child welfare and federal immigration law, but Americans also deserve to know why their federal dollars are being doled out to Trump’s friends and…

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Aug 15, 2026

The right to vote is guaranteed by the Constitution to all adult Americans, including nursing home residents.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Aug 15, 2026

Ultimately, we are concerned that the changes to CMS’s guidance will result in the disenfranchisement of nursing home residents.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Aug 15, 2026

We write with concern that the recent guidance issued to nursing homes by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) may intimidate nursing home staff from helping residents exercise their constitutional right to vote and…

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 15, 2026

We request that you immediately rescind the July 2026 memo and reinstate the 2020 and 2024 guidance.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 15, 2026

We should not price citizenship outside the reach of immigrants; instead, we should explore ways to encourage individuals to fulfill the American Dream.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 15, 2026

Naturalization is a critical pathway to immigrant integration, civic engagement, and democratic participation, yet your agency’s actions represent a significant departure from these values.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 15, 2026

USCIS’s actions have repeatedly increased the burden of and difficulty in obtaining U.S. citizenship.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Aug 15, 2026

But despite these advancements, we've seen 14,000 young people remain unstably housed or homeless, which makes this development project so much more important.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Aug 15, 2026

It is the transformative element that might get somebody from just existing to thriving again.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Aug 15, 2026

We’re thrilled that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver major investments to Virginia, improving our transportation infrastructure, boosting our Commonwealth’s economy, and creating good-paying jobs.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Aug 15, 2026

Reliable passenger rail plays a critical role in connecting Virginians to their jobs, families, and communities, while also giving travelers more options to get where they need to go.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 15, 2026

We’re thrilled that the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to deliver major investments to Virginia, improving our transportation infrastructure, boosting our Commonwealth’s economy, and creating good-paying jobs.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 15, 2026

Reliable passenger rail plays a critical role in connecting Virginians to their jobs, families, and communities, while also giving travelers more options to get where they need to go.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 15, 2026

Simply put, no president has the authority to unilaterally demolish and remodel the country’s White House in such a significant manner without congressional approval.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Aug 15, 2026

You have a President of the United States whose stated policy on tariffs, on energy, on Iran, on health care, on food, is to raise the price of everything.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Aug 15, 2026

It is common for presidents have to deal with the problems related to the economy.

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Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Aug 15, 2026

As small businesses face a growing threat of cyberattacks and phishing schemes, we must give them the tools they need to stop hacks and lower their risk.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Aug 15, 2026

Small businesses are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, but too many owners don’t know where to turn for help.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 15, 2026

This is not leadership—this is sabotage of public health. And it must end, immediately.

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