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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Jun 30, 2026

A 25 dollar living wage wouldn’t just be a leg up for workers, it would be an economic revolution and deliver the benefits of economic growth exactly where they belong: with the workers.

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Jun 30, 2026

America is at its best when everyone can live as their authentic self—no matter who they are or whom they love.

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Jun 30, 2026

Rural communities shouldn’t have to wonder if they will have the resources they need to pay for essential services and infrastructure.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Jun 30, 2026

At a time when local budgets throughout Oregon are tight, it’s more important than ever to provide these federal investments that support public education, public safety and transportation statewide.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Jun 30, 2026

“stop Wall Street from snapping up homes in bulk and jacking up rent for families,”

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jun 30, 2026

I request that the USFS establish a clear policy prohibiting the use of automated systems, bots, or similar tools to procure permits or reservations on Recreation.gov.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jun 30, 2026

It is critical that the USFS prioritize addressing these systemic issues. The public deserves transparency, accountability, and a reservation system that allows them to spend their spare time on public lands connecting with the places that…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jun 30, 2026

I write to request that the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) take direct and immediate action to address the publicly reported issues surrounding the Recreation.gov permit and reservation system, where bots appear to be rapidly securing permits…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jun 30, 2026

These reports raise serious concerns about the integrity, fairness, and oversight of a system that is supposed to ensure equitable access to public lands.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jun 30, 2026

despite Trump’s best efforts to bully them, the Supreme Court just reaffirmed that if you are born in America, you belong in America.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Jun 30, 2026

The world is changing, and I don’t care how many lobbyists the would-be monopolists hire and how many campaign contributions they make, they cannot stuff this genie back in the bottle.

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Mazie K. Hirono
@maziekhirono· HI· Jun 30, 2026

“The federal judiciary is a key pillar of our constitutional system of government,” said Senator Hirono.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jun 30, 2026

This discussion draft is a major step toward building a clear federal framework that promotes innovation, protects consumers, and ensures the United States continues to lead the world in emerging technology.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Jun 30, 2026

Traditional Medicare is America’s flagship health care program, and it must be strengthened for the millions of seniors who count on it for affordable care.

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