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Ted Cruz
@tedcruz· Republican · TX· Jul 11, 2026

I congratulate Aaron on this well-deserved appointment.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 11, 2026

We call on HUD to withdraw this proposed rule and leave the agency’s current regulations in place.

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

I was the only Democrat that said that's dumb and terrible. Why would you shut down our entire government because we aren't able to win enough elections to make the kind of changes that we all want to?

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

I absolutely support Zyn and those things as long as it's safe. I think that's important. That's a choice that every American of legal age deserves to have and to participate in a way that doesn't turn them into a criminal.

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

Congress has to be the adult in the room. We refuse to do that.

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

(Sen.) Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) needs to apologize to the voters of Maine and to everyone that donated to that train wreck of a campaign.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 11, 2026

We must act now to rebuild America’s rusted Maritime Industrial Base and end our reliance on Chinese-flagged vessels.

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

My views really haven't changed. What's really changed is the party.

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Kelly Ayotte
@kellyayotte· Republican · NH· Jul 11, 2026

After months of legislative procedure and weeks of waiting for the bill to hit her desk, Ayotte on Thursday signed House Bill 1433.

newhampshirebulletin.com
Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Jul 11, 2026

I’m seeking a commissioner who understands that every decision has a real impact on Hoosier families and businesses and who will keep ratepayers front and center.

indianacapitalchronicle.com
John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

Without a doubt, the national debt is a ticking bomb.

reason.com
John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jul 11, 2026

Being an independent voice that works with the other side to deliver for Pennsylvanians might put me at odds with the party that I have stayed committed to and have no plans to leave – but I will continue to put the commonwealth and the…

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jul 11, 2026

I will continue pushing to address the housing crisis facing California and the entire nation through comprehensive legislation like my Housing for All Act.

padilla.senate.gov
Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Jul 10, 2026

I am looking for a commissioner who understands that every decision has a real impact on Hoosier families and businesses and who will keep ratepayers front and center.

indianacapitalchronicle.com
Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Jul 10, 2026

“Although Trump and MAGA Republicans lost today, this will not be the end of their campaign to undercut Americans’ ability to freely and fairly participate in our electoral system.

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