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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Sep 9, 2026

I am committed to delivering policies that bring costs down and support the folks working hard for our communities. And I will continue holding President Trump accountable for the rising prices caused by his tariffs, war with Iran, and…

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Sep 9, 2026

Today we honor the skilled workers who built our country and keep it running. We recognize all those, past and present, who have fought for labor protections and the right to organize. And we commit to creating an economy where hard work…

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Sep 9, 2026

“Piper’s Grocery and Homemade Candies has sweetened the Chariton community for more than 120 years, preserving generations of tradition that make Iowans keep coming back,”

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Sep 9, 2026

Made in Wisconsin businesses deserve stability they can depend on to support growth and plan for the future – not these higher costs and endless chaos.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Sep 9, 2026

The President is gambling with the livelihoods of our family farmers and manufacturers, but this isn’t a game — the consequences are businesses being forced to lay off workers, shuttered family farms, and devastated rural economies.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Sep 9, 2026

In recent weeks, I’ve traveled to every corner of Wisconsin to hear about how Donald Trump’s chaotic tariffs and war in Iran have made it harder for small businesses to make ends meet.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Sep 9, 2026

The Department and OMB’s refusal to spend GHP funding as directed by Congress and the concerning PEPFAR implementation changes defy the law and threaten lives, internationally and in the U.S.

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Sep 9, 2026

This hardship can be prevented if the Administration spends these funds as Congress directed.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Sep 9, 2026

The Federal Reserve’s job is to stay engaged with the economy in real time, not to check in less and hope for the best.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Sep 9, 2026

Cancelling this research doesn't save a dime, in fact it wastes millions of dollars of taxpayer money.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Sep 9, 2026

You cannot claim to be making American children healthier while shutting down the research that would do exactly that.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Sep 9, 2026

President Trump’s 2017 tax law and Big, Beautiful-for-Billionaires bill handed billionaires and big corporations massive tax breaks on private jets. The Trump administration now says it would be ‘burdensome’ to close the private jet tax…

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Sep 9, 2026

Donald Trump’s priorities revolve around enriching himself and his billionaire friends. While working families struggle to afford groceries, housing, and gas, this Administration focuses on tax breaks for billionaires – including tax…

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Sep 9, 2026

Merkley and Wyden introduced the ICE Out of Our Faces Act to limit ICE’s use of facial recognition technology.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Sep 9, 2026

Earlier this year, he demanded answers from the Treasury Department about sharing taxpayer data with ICE.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Sep 9, 2026

“From the beginning, we’ve advocated for a plan that allowed Concourses D and E to be constructed together early in the project—a plan that would prioritize O’Hare’s growth on a steady but practical timeline. Today’s announcement means…

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Sep 9, 2026

This will be a stunning manufacturing renaissance in a region that was in a long and seemingly intractable decline.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Sep 9, 2026

I applaud Governor Hochul’s efforts to look at the feasibility of bringing the Games back here, and I am happy to lend my support to those exploratory efforts.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Sep 9, 2026

Lake Placid-NYC Games would mean the highest level of competition featured at our world-class facilities, including Lake Placid’s unique alpine and sliding infrastructure.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Sep 9, 2026

Lake Placid holds a long and special place in Winter Olympic history – having hosted both the 1932 and 1980 Games.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Sep 9, 2026

In the North Country, the average couple is expected to pay an increased $253 per month, higher than the statewide average, due to the lack of extension of ACA premium tax credits in last year’s bill.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Sep 9, 2026

We should be making health care more affordable, not ripping it away and making it more expensive to get coverage.

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