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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 3, 2026

The Port of Bellingham plays a vital role in Washington's maritime economy, and this investment will upgrade critical infrastructure needed to move cargo safely and efficiently for decades to come. The upgraded North Pier will reinforce…

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Jul 3, 2026

Congress needs to take up and pass the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act to modernize campuses across the country so that HBCUs have the technology, facilities, and resources they need to educate the next generation.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 3, 2026

This investment will modernize one of eastern Washington's most important freight corridors by reducing congestion, improving safety, and keeping goods moving through Spokane Valley more efficiently. Upgrading the Sullivan and Trent…

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

This administration’s sweeping mandatory detention policy is so lawless.

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

Congress and the public are entitled to know whether these facilities are safe, whether medical care is adequate, whether contractors are meeting their obligations, and whether DHS is taking meaningful action when people die on its watch.

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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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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 3, 2026

OMB’s proposal unlawfully seeks to substitute Congress’s role in directing federal spending with the President’s preferred priorities, and in doing so, makes it harder for every community and organization in the United States to fairly…

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 3, 2026

Replacing the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge is essential to restoring a critical freight and commuter connection that supports the Port of Tacoma, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tribal communities, and thousands of Washington jobs. Before its…

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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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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 3, 2026

“With this key federal environmental review complete, it's time to put the $2.1 billion in federal grants to work building a bridge that will serve our region and the Nation for generations.

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Bernie Moreno
@berniemoreno· OH· Jul 3, 2026

Taxpayers should never foot the bill for woke DEI policies or initiatives.

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Bernie Moreno
@berniemoreno· OH· Jul 3, 2026

The days of choosing public contract winners based on excellence are back.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Jul 3, 2026

This place that drew Roosevelt here to heal has the same effect on just about anybody that comes here.

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