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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Aug 14, 2026

The blatant misuse of dairy terms for plant-based products unfairly impacts dairy farmers and processors and harms consumers due to inaccurate labeling information.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 14, 2026

This legislation contains more than 100 bipartisan bills, including provisions I authored that will make a real difference for North Dakota producers, which come in addition to the $12 billion in agriculture assistance we’re working to…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 14, 2026

We're very thick in the negotiations right now, and whether or not we could land something before August, I'm not going to speculate.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Aug 14, 2026

While a continuing resolution is not ideal, it removes the threat of a shutdown and gives us more time to get a full-year appropriations bill done. The House should pass this quickly and get it to the President’s desk.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Aug 14, 2026

We are very concerned that missing from the list of considerations are factors such as current benefits of research services provided to surrounding communities, what research services would be lost with facility closures, estimate of…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 14, 2026

I was especially glad to see the progress on the new hospital tower, which represents an important investment in the future of health care in our community. Expanding patient services and making sure West Virginians can receive quality…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 14, 2026

It was great to visit Berkeley Medical Center and see firsthand the incredible work being done to care for families across the Eastern Panhandle. As this region of our state continues to grow, the leadership and staff here continue to…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 14, 2026

I was glad to join leaders from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College here in Berkeley Springs to tour the new welding laboratory and see firsthand how this facility is preparing West Virginians for good-paying careers in the skilled…

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 14, 2026

I’m proud to join my colleagues in making this overdue investment in our kids, mothers, and the workforce who cares for them to help every child get the strong start they deserve.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 14, 2026

If we want to give every child and their family a fair shot, we need to start before these kids are born and really invest in the support new and expecting moms need.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 14, 2026

Comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care shouldn’t be a luxury, but right now cost, workforce shortages, and decades of underinvestment in women’s health are putting moms and babies at risk.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 14, 2026

What have American families done, what have the people who gave the President the privilege of serving in the highest office in our country done to have their biggest challenge, their greatest anxiety and fear dismissed by the President as…

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 14, 2026

The American Dream doesn’t belong to just Republicans or Democrats, it’s what we all want as Americans.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 14, 2026

Our politics may be deeply divided right now, but the Road to Housing Act was a truly bipartisan endeavor and a reminder that, when we put our country ahead of partisan politics, we have the capacity to tackle big challenges.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 14, 2026

We need a housing policy that puts American families first — that makes the American dream accessible to everyone who works hard.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 14, 2026

No matter where I go in our state, Granite Staters of all ages, walks of life, and political stripes have the same problem: It costs too much to live in New Hampshire.

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Aug 14, 2026

This body works best when the president's party stands up to him and says, 'enough,' whether it's corruption or incompetence.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Aug 14, 2026

If a member of the Senate truly believes that this war is justified and the right thing to do, put it up for a vote.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 14, 2026

We urge the State Department to ensure timely processing of F, M, and J student and exchange visitor nonimmigrant visas, consistent with the approach taken by administrations of both parties in the past, and to implement other measures to…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Aug 14, 2026

It was a grave mistake for the Senate to approve Todd Blanche as the next Attorney General.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Aug 14, 2026

I still have five or six months at this job and I’m planning on running through the tape.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Aug 14, 2026

Thanks for this great honor and recognition. I’m glad to be part of an effective government unit.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Aug 14, 2026

It’s great to be here at the EBC to celebrate the good, impactful work that is at the core of this center’s mission.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Aug 14, 2026

Small businesses need more support right now, and that’s exactly what the EBC is offering.

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