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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 31, 2026

Making sure that the IRS is funded and staffed is essential to having a fair system.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 31, 2026

We need to make clear to those law-abiding citizens that the well-connected are not above the law, and they don't get a free pass when it comes to compliance with our tax laws.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Jul 31, 2026

My constituents were outraged by the $1.8 billion slush fund, but the offer of blanket immunity from any tax enforcement claims was especially appalling.

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Marsha Blackburn
@marshablackburn· Republican · TN· Jul 31, 2026

The Daughters of the American Revolution was founded by women for women, and its founders would be appalled that the organization is now allowing biological males to become members and undermine the legacy of real women who helped build…

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Tommy Tuberville
@tommytuberville· Republican · AL· Jul 31, 2026

There’s a reason the founders of this group named it the DAUGHTERS of the American Revolution,” said Sen. Tuberville. “They had the common sense to recognize what a woman is; unlike the woke Left that apparently doesn’t understand the…

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Tommy Tuberville
@tommytuberville· Republican · AL· Jul 31, 2026

We need to make sure Americans get what they were promised, or we need to come up with an alternative solution that will allow Americans to make their own retirement investments.

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Tommy Tuberville
@tommytuberville· Republican · AL· Jul 31, 2026

Thank you, Mr. President. […] [I’ve] come to the floor to talk about a big scam in our country.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jul 31, 2026

The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District is one of Virginia’s great historical treasures, preserving the Valley’s Civil War battlefields so that Americans from across the country can visit them and reflect on our…

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 31, 2026

The Shenandoah Valley helped shape our nation’s history, and preserving these battlefields will ensure that future generations can better understand the sacrifices and defining moments that took place there during the Civil War.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jul 31, 2026

We’re glad that the Senate advanced our bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help pave the way for a new road in and out of Wintergreen and improve safety.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 31, 2026

“Wintergreen residents and visitors only have one road to enter and exit, creating a serious public safety risk in the event of a natural disaster or another crisis,” said the senators.

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jul 31, 2026

I’m thrilled that United Airlines is making a significant investment to accelerate improvements at Dulles Airport.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 31, 2026

These investments by United and MWAA will help Dulles service almost double the number of planes, passengers, and visitors.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 31, 2026

I urge my colleagues to join me in getting this bill across the finish line and bringing clarity and relief to taxpayers in Virginia and across the country.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 31, 2026

I’m thrilled that several of my proposals have passed out of the Finance Committee and can now be considered by the whole Senate.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Jul 31, 2026

Taxpayers shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to get answers to basic questions about their taxes.

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Bill Cassidy
@billcassidy· Republican · LA· Jul 31, 2026

The PROMISE Act sets up a process. It doesn’t dictate a policy. It sets up a process that puts Congress on the clock to save Social Security.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 31, 2026

When you came before this Committee almost a year ago, I asked you if it was the case that political appointees were on review boards for the cancellation of $3.7 billion in awards. You responded, ‘Well, it's absolutely the case.’ Those…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 31, 2026

On top of that, his office has slow-walked New Mexico’s own investigation into Epstein’s crimes at Zorro Ranch, refusing to hand our Attorney General the unredacted evidence he needs.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 31, 2026

New Mexicans should have access to timely, high-quality mental healthcare whenever and wherever they need it.

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