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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 3, 2026

Pride Month is a time to celebrate and remember all the activists and trailblazers who have fought for LGBTQ+ rights and the progress we have made.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 3, 2026

UND’s work will support new opportunities to harness our state’s abundant lignite reserves while helping meet the nation’s energy, manufacturing and national security needs.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 3, 2026

“Pride Month is a time to celebrate and remember all the activists and trailblazers who have fought for LGBTQ+ rights and the progress we have made. But the fight is far from over. I'm proud to reaffirm my commitment to protecting the…

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 3, 2026

“Interstate 94 is a critical corridor for North Dakota, supporting safe travel to communities across the state and helping to move the vast amount of ag and energy commodities our state produces. We worked to secure this $24 million award…

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 3, 2026

These investments in our airports are critical to improving safety, increasing efficiency and meeting the growing demand of communities across our state.

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Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Jul 3, 2026

I’ve long said that Democrat billionaires are funding left-wing political violence to push anti-American and foreign-aligned interests through tax-exempt entities.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Jul 3, 2026

Reliable airport infrastructure is essential to keeping North Dakota connected, and these projects will help strengthen our transportation network for years to come.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 3, 2026

Your Administration either failed to account for this predictable result or proceeded despite it.

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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 has increased healthcare costs and gasoline prices, yet Americans are still having to foot the bill for Trump’s corruption.

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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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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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Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Jul 3, 2026

I don’t like it when federal judges set aside the Constitution because their policy preferences are different. And so, my view, I think it’s a mistake for conservatives to be focusing on trying to fight what the Constitution says on…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jul 3, 2026

A legitimate civil detention purpose requires some relationship between confinement and an actual need, such as flight risk, danger, or the lawful execution of removal.

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