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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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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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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

“Today’s employment data does not suggest a booming economy. In fact, it shows we are just hanging on. The growth in jobs is tepid and any growth in wages still falls short of inflation. While President Trump and his family are making…

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

Trump and Republicans traded basic needs for billionaire greed.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 3, 2026

“So, I would hope that, when you are confirmed, that I have your commitment that a new superintendent, that would just be focusing solely on this New River Gorge Park and Preserve, would be something West Virginians could look forward to.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 3, 2026

We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to our founders and countless generations before us, who have carried forward the American promise.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 3, 2026

On this especially significant anniversary of our nation, my hope is that every American takes a moment to reflect with pride and gratitude for the incredible story we share, and for the extraordinary nation we call home.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 3, 2026

On July 4th, 1776, our Founding Fathers laid the cornerstone of freedom, prosperity, and justice for the United States of America.

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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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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Jul 3, 2026

As we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, we honor the patriots and pioneers who fought to preserve and protect the freedoms we hold dear.

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Eric Schmitt
@ericschmitt· Republican · MO· Jul 3, 2026

We are done being ashamed of America. We love our country. We honor the men who built 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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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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