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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 4, 2026

Remembrance without action is just sentiment, but the 9/11 Legacy Foundation is turning remembrance into action.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 4, 2026

Let’s commit to protecting it by never forgetting those who paid for it on Sept. 11, 2001, and the days that followed.

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Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Jul 4, 2026

From safety improvements to modernizing aging infrastructure, this federal funding will make critical upgrades at California’s airports.

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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Jul 4, 2026

“Thanks to President Trump and his team, fireworks will once again be displayed over Mount Rushmore for the first time since 2020, just in time for the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.

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

“Not only is it a great business opportunity for our partners, but I’ve seen firsthand how these investments help create jobs, support farmers and grow our economy back home.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 4, 2026

Freedom is not free, and it is not self-sustaining. It must be defended, and it must endure.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jul 3, 2026

Your proposal exceeds OMB’s authority, will make it impossible for grant recipients to faithfully carry out the funding priorities that Congress establishes in statute, and would turn federal grants into a new cudgel for the President to…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jul 3, 2026

Ultimately, these changes will make it harder for grant recipients to apply for and manage federal funds – undermining public safety, public health, economic competitiveness, and the government’s ability to address rising costs.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Jul 3, 2026

President Trump is cutting off a lifeline for Americans who are paralyzed – all while he goes full steam ahead building his luxury ballroom and is begging for more money for a war of choice in Iran.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jul 3, 2026

Thanks to the chaos and confusion from the Trump Administration, there’s a lot of uncertainty abroad in about investing in America’s economy right now—I’m traveling to Japan to provide another perspective.

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Bernie Moreno
@berniemoreno· OH· Jul 3, 2026

Ohioans deserve to know that their hard-earned taxpayer dollars are awarded to individuals and businesses based on merit, not race or ethnicity.

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Tommy Tuberville
@tommytuberville· Republican · AL· Jul 3, 2026

“America’s national security depends on brave young men and women who answer the call to serve in our armed forces,” said Senator Tuberville.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jul 3, 2026

With our existing investments and strong leadership at the state level, Illinois is as strong as ever and the perfect place for more investments and international business expansion from our partners in Asia.

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Bernie Moreno
@berniemoreno· OH· Jul 3, 2026

Instead of fueling divisive social experiments, these public funds should be redirected to protecting Cincinnatians and restoring order to Ohio's streets.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 3, 2026

This was really One Big Ugly Bill to make life harder for working families while making life easier for billionaire CEOs and corporate special interests.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 3, 2026

He’s brought in profits for himself, while looting the pockets of hard-working families.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 3, 2026

Trump and Republicans traded basic needs for billionaire greed.

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