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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Aug 1, 2026

We must hold Russia and its enablers accountable, and stand with Ukraine.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 1, 2026

I want to hear directly from them how we can better serve one another, to serve the American people, to make this not a mutually exclusive relationship but an inclusive one.

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Tina Smith
@tinasmith· Democratic · MN· Aug 1, 2026

But many rural hospitals face increasingly dire financial strain and workforce shortages, forcing them to cut services or even close down altogether.

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Tina Smith
@tinasmith· Democratic · MN· Aug 1, 2026

Rural hospitals are vital for families in small towns and rural communities. These hospitals not only provide care close to home, they’re also economic engines for their region.

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Jerry Moran
@jerrymoran· Republican · KS· Aug 1, 2026

I have visited every hospital in Kansas numerous times, and these conversations help guide my efforts to make certain health care providers across our state have the support they need to provide critical services to patients in their…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 1, 2026

The Rural Emergency Hospital designation offers an important option for preserving access to care, and expanding this program by providing more flexibility is a practical step that will help more rural hospitals continue serving their…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 1, 2026

Across West Virginia and in rural communities nationwide, far too many hospitals are facing challenges that threaten their ability to maintain operations.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 1, 2026

As you and President Trump continue to risk the lives of servicemembers in this reckless war, the American people deserve answers on whether you were adequately prepared to protect servicemembers from Iranian attacks and get them the care…

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 1, 2026

This is shameful and a complete and utter disrespect to these servicemembers, their loved ones, and those who served alongside them…It dishonors their ultimate sacrifice to attempt to hide the real costs of this war from the American…

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 1, 2026

These reports are also emblematic of a broader pattern of the Trump Administration’s blatant dismissal and disregard for the injuries and deaths of servicemembers in this war.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 1, 2026

As President Trump once again ramps up his reckless war in Iran, and new reports indicate that additional American bases have come under attack, it is critical that DoD provide answers about its capacity to provide care for injured…

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 1, 2026

I’m working to do everything I can do to stop him and protect Wisconsinites’ right to vote and have their ballot count.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 1, 2026

The bottom line is that Trump doesn’t want your voice to be heard and to be held accountable for his cost raising policies and list of broken promises.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 1, 2026

Wisconsin elections are as secure as it gets thanks to our local election officials.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Aug 1, 2026

We’ve made meaningful progress by bringing together federal, state, and local partners, like Tony, but there’s more work ahead. I’ll never stop fighting to address PFAS contamination and protect the health and safety of all Michiganders.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Aug 1, 2026

The Green New Deal for Health is a blueprint for a healthcare system that can withstand the crisis we're already living through, while putting patients and workers first.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Aug 1, 2026

The decision to cancel these ongoing disaster recovery projects is arbitrary, reckless, and harmful.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Aug 1, 2026

The decision to cancel these ongoing disaster recovery projects is arbitrary, reckless, and harmful.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Aug 1, 2026

President Erdogan’s authoritarian rule must end. While the Turkish government continues to lock up journalists, political participants, and minority communities, the Trump White House is rewarding them by lifting sanctions and flaunting a…

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Chris Murphy
@chrismurphy· Democratic · CT· Aug 1, 2026

Those veterans would no longer qualify for life-saving VA health care and benefits.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Aug 1, 2026

We write with significant concern regarding the reorganization of the Rural Development mission area at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 1, 2026

More importantly, independent privacy and security oversight is not an optional expense to be cut when it becomes inconvenient.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 1, 2026

We want to stress that this is not the time for creating new or different criteria for accessing this critical funding to support initial attack.

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 1, 2026

FEMA’s decision to deny these FMAGs is a significant departure from FEMA’s historical criteria and agency guidance.

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