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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Jul 8, 2026

As North Dakota Senator and former Tourism Director, I am honored to have played a small role in the creation of this historic library.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Jul 8, 2026

Your leadership has created a culture that embraces innovation, and your vision and foresight have helped make our state a national model for broadband expansion.

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Kevin Cramer
@kevincramer· Republican · ND· Jul 8, 2026

Thank you for being part of this association, and congratulations on nearing 100 percent broadband connectivity across North Dakota.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Jul 8, 2026

Maintaining America’s AI advantage is vital to American economic strength, diplomacy, national security, and military power.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 8, 2026

When they are not slinging ales, the McCubbin brothers can be found crafting up a sense of belonging for its community members through various initiatives.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 8, 2026

Your participation today sends a message loud and clear to Washington D.C., innovation here in the heartland is thriving, and small businesses are ready for the mission.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 8, 2026

Now, more than ever, our nation needs Iowa ingenuity to provide solutions that support our country's military.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 8, 2026

As Chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, providing these opportunities has been a top priority because Iowa small businesses are at the center of innovation—creating new products and technologies that support…

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 8, 2026

I am proud to say this event has connected state and federal partners with Iowa businesses that have gone on to win contracts.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Jul 8, 2026

Corner Market and Greenhouse is an outstanding Iowa small business that exemplifies their un-be-leaf-able American entrepreneurial spirit by generously planting roots in the community through flower donations and greenhouse tours.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 8, 2026

At a press conference in 2024, I said that Massachusetts was facing a postal crisis: post offices were closing, mail wasn’t arriving, and service was being degraded for residents across the Commonwealth.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 8, 2026

We urge all parties to return to the bargaining table and reach a good faith agreement that provides stability for this critical workforce, Mass General Brigham, and the patients in their collective care.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 8, 2026

The nurses at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Mass General Brigham Homecare deserve a fair contract that reflects the essential contributions they make each and every day.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 8, 2026

Nurses are the backbone of our health care system, and we rely on their skills, compassion, and tireless work ethic to care for our loved ones.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 8, 2026

The Fed has been plagued by ethics scandals in recent years involving at least six senior Fed officials.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 8, 2026

During the blackout period, FOMC officials are required to ‘refrain from expressing their views about macroeconomic developments or monetary policy issues,’

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 8, 2026

The FOMC generally prohibits external communications around FOMC meetings to ‘reinforce the public’s confidence in the transparency and integrity of the monetary policy process.’

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 8, 2026

I will never stop fighting to boost workforce development programs in the Southern Tier and across Upstate New York so young people can land good-paying jobs close to home and local businesses can grow and hire local workers.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 8, 2026

This federal investment is a win-win for workforce development and the Tioga County economy.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 8, 2026

Boosting our local workforce is essential to creating a pipeline of skilled workers in important industries like manufacturing, energy, hospitality, agriculture, and more.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Jul 8, 2026

New Yorkers in the Southern Tier deserve access to the training programs they need to get a good-paying job. I was proud to deliver $811,000 in federal funding so New Yorkers in Tioga County can secure in-demand skills closer to home.

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Tom Cotton
@tomcotton· Republican · AR· Jul 8, 2026

I wish liberals could put their country ahead of their politics just once, but I guess that’s asking too much.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 8, 2026

Too many people who pose no threat to public safety and should not be in detention are nevertheless being held in unacceptable conditions with inadequate access to medical care, legal counsel, clean water, nutritious food, and other basic…

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