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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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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 3, 2026

“Shandra’s death was devastating and preventable. No family should have to suffer through a tragic situation like this again,” said Senator Peters.

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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

“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

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

Congress established adjustment of status as a cornerstone of the modern immigration system to promote family unity, administrative efficiency, and economic stability.

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

“Millions of travelers across the country and globe rely on California airports for safe and efficient travel, commerce, and tourism,”

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

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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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Tina Smith
@tinasmith· Democratic · MN· Jul 3, 2026

“The freedom to live and love openly without fear of retaliation is a fundamental American value,”

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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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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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Kirsten Gillibrand
@kirstengillibrand· Democratic · NY· Jul 3, 2026

Well-maintained infrastructure is critical to increase safety, improve the flow of traffic, and enhance mobility. This project is a win for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, and all of Westchester.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 3, 2026

Furthering our concern is the fact that this most recent set of delays is backdated to September 30, 2025, raising the question of whether the Department has further expanded the breadth and extent of its delays in the previous nine months.

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