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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 9, 2026

These investments will strengthen Indiana’s infrastructure, improve safety, support commerce and help communities prepare for future growth.

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Jul 9, 2026

Special education and vocational rehabilitation are education programs. Any attempt to move these programs to HHS would fundamentally alter the purposes of these services, upending fifty years of work that took place at the federal, state…

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jul 9, 2026

This is a war that needs to end. The president needs to get back to the negotiating table, but he needs to negotiate a deal that's going to benefit the United States and not Iran.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jul 9, 2026

I think our NATO allies have figured out that the president is not consistent in his foreign policy or his statements.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jul 9, 2026

I think people don't take a lot of it seriously.

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Edwin Johnson
@edwinjohnson· Democratic · CO· Jul 9, 2026

Restrictive federal laws must be enacted, and all immigration laws rigidly enforced if an undersupply of American jobs is to be preserved for an oversupply of American labor.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 9, 2026

We’re working to advance this funding so we have the munitions and operational capabilities required to counter our adversaries and keep the maximum amount of pressure on rogue regimes like Iran.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Jul 9, 2026

After years of local work this investment will help replace three aging bridges to keep communities safe and ensure the efficient transportation of goods and services across state lines.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Jul 9, 2026

The 91st Missile Wing is at the heart of America’s nuclear deterrent, standing watch every day to keep our nation safe.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Jul 9, 2026

The Red River divides North Dakota and Minnesota, and the bridges joining them are essential to these rural sister communities.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 9, 2026

For millions of Californians, a safer road can mean a shorter commute, a faster emergency response, or a more reliable evacuation route.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Jul 9, 2026

Farmers and ranchers deserve access to federal conservation programs that work for them, especially as the climate crisis worsens. This legislation will help ensure that small farms have the support they need to strengthen their operations…

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Mark Kelly
@markkelly· Democratic · AZ· Jul 9, 2026

It’s time for Graham Platner to drop out and allow for someone else to be nominated and give Democrats the best chance to win this seat in November.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Jul 8, 2026

I wish liberals could put their country ahead of their politics just once, but I guess that’s asking too much.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Jul 8, 2026

Maintaining America’s AI advantage is vital to American economic strength, diplomacy, national security, and military power.

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