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Angela Alsobrooks
@angelaalsobrooks· MD· Jul 10, 2026

Beyond being a beautiful capital to our great state, Annapolis is home to thriving communities and native wildlife.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 10, 2026

We share the goals of improved transparency, accountability, and oversight; clarification of regulatory structure; and reducing recipient burden–all in pursuit of continuing America’s global leadership in science and innovation.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 10, 2026

This rule would derail American innovation and competitiveness at the local and national levels, kill good-paying American jobs, drive up costs for families, and halt essential projects in local communities.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 10, 2026

The proposed changes solidify federal grant-making as an unprecedented partisan power-grab that eliminates transparency of how taxpayer dollars are spent.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 10, 2026

The Air Force seems to have committed to a rushed, expensive aircraft modification program in order to meet President Trump’s demand to fly on 'the world’s most luxurious plane,' with his favored paint job, during Independence Day…

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 10, 2026

For over a year, the administration has stonewalled congressional requests for information about Qatar’s luxury jet gift to President Trump.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 10, 2026

Americans deserve answers on how the administration has decided to spend their taxpayer dollars and assume new national security risks with the VC-25B Bridge aircraft and the rushed retrofit program contracted to L3Harris – all in service…

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jul 10, 2026

The judicial branch has a massive impact on Americans’ daily lives, yet few of us get the chance to see the wheels of justice in motion,

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 10, 2026

I urge Republicans, especially New York House Republicans, to come back to the table and write a Farm Bill that actually meets the moment: supporting farmers, strengthening rural America, protecting families, and ensuring Americans have…

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 10, 2026

I will continue fighting for investments that protect our national security while boosting Rochester’s local manufacturers and economy.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 10, 2026

I have fought for years to make companies like L3Harris competitive for government contracts so we can create good-paying local jobs.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 10, 2026

Once again, the U.S. Army has turned to the right frequency and chosen Rochester’s top-notch workforce to help maintain American military excellence and keep our troops safe.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 10, 2026

Today, we celebrate a new chapter for American chip manufacturing with Upstate New York leading the way.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 10, 2026

Micron’s total $250 billion U.S. investment is transformative for manufacturing in America and New York.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 10, 2026

Micron’s first concrete pour marks concrete progress towards bringing America’s largest semiconductor manufacturing facility to life right here in Central New York!

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Angela Alsobrooks
@angelaalsobrooks· MD· Jul 10, 2026

I think he has a moral obligation to state in clear and no uncertain terms that this is safe and effective, and that families should be giving this shot to their babies.

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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Jul 10, 2026

Every person has inherent worth and dignity, including those facing their final days.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Jul 10, 2026

Removing every remaining commissioner just months before the 2026 midterm elections is an extraordinary step that demands an immediate explanation from the administration.

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 10, 2026

So, I don't know why you want to keep pushing these kinds of people.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Jul 10, 2026

We must do everything we can to elect new, bold leaders like Randy who will be a champion for working Americans in Congress.

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Adam Schiff
@adamschiff· Democratic · CA· Jul 10, 2026

For such serious allegations, a DOJ dedicated to enforcing the law — regardless of the political affiliation of its Attorney General — would likely insist on criminal charges and a civil penalty, not simply a settlement that is a cost of…

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