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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Jun 24, 2026

This set of facts reveals the truth: that President Trump’s disastrous trade and economic policies have hurt American manufacturing, breaking the President’s promises to workers and the public.

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Elizabeth Warren
@elizabethwarren· Democratic · MA· Jun 24, 2026

President Trump promised us that his chaotic, across-the-board tariffs—paid for by Americans—would yield a ‘manufacturing boom’...But no ‘boom’ has materialized—in fact, during President Trump’s term, the ‘blue-collar jobs boom’ has been a…

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Jun 24, 2026

Americans don’t need more funding for Trump’s out-of-control ICE operation – they need lower costs and relief.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Jun 24, 2026

Instead of addressing the affordability crisis, my Republican colleagues are fueling Trump’s chaos and corruption.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Jun 24, 2026

Families across New Mexico and the country are struggling to afford groceries, fuel, housing, and health care.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Jun 24, 2026

While high prices squeeze New Mexican families, my Republican colleagues prioritized handing an extra $70 billion to ICE and CBP with zero reforms, accountability, or oversight.

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Jun 24, 2026

Pennsylvania farmers help put food on our tables, create local jobs, and keep our agricultural economy moving. Having a framework that allows them to get the direct assistance they need is just one step in safeguarding farmers in times of…

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Michael Bennet
@michaelbennet· Democratic · CO· Jun 24, 2026

Colorado specialty crop farmers deserve a reliable and predictable disaster assistance framework, just like other agricultural producers," said Senator Bennet.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jun 24, 2026

Anyone who has ever enjoyed Georgia peaches, blueberries, pecans, or Vidalia onions knows that Georgia’s specialty crop producers are so important to our state’s agricultural economy and our culture," said Senator Reverend Warnock.

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Jun 24, 2026

No one does specialty crops like Michigan. We grow everything from cherries, to asparagus, to blueberries, and all are enduring incredible instability," said Senator Slotkin.

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Ben Ray Luján
@benraylujn· Democratic · NM· Jun 24, 2026

Specialty crop growers are critical to New Mexico’s agricultural economy and to feeding communities across the nation," said Senator Luján.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jun 24, 2026

This bill will give families—not Wall Street investors—a fair shot at homeownership. I’m proud we were able to get this done.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jun 24, 2026

For years, dreams have been deferred because too many are finding themselves in fierce competition with private equity.

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Raphael Warnock
@raphaelwarnock· Democratic · GA· Jun 24, 2026

This is a major win for ordinary Americans and a great first step toward addressing the housing crisis that plagues our country.

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Tim Sheehy
@timsheehy· MT· Jun 24, 2026

Our wildland firefighters and smokejumpers face incredible risks to defend our communities, and for too long, they have done so without fair compensation,

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jun 24, 2026

Wildland firefighters put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe,

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jun 24, 2026

I’m heartened by you talking about investing in infrastructure and capacity of the Park Service. But I’m trying to reconcile that with both the staffing cuts and the budget cuts that seem to be coming at the Park Service and specific parks…

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jun 24, 2026

To me, that doesn’t sound like metrics of huge success. This is problematic.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jun 24, 2026

I’ll tell you what the experience has been thus far without the reservation system, because it’s been some pretty damaging repercussions.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Jun 24, 2026

Now in response to long-standing challenges of overcrowding, vehicle congestion, and long lines, Yosemite National Park implemented a reservation system during the past five summers. And it seemed to work like a charm.

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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Jun 24, 2026

Oklahomans do not need Washington to spend more money; they need Washington to get out of the way.

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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Jun 24, 2026

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a straightforward solution: cut the federal bureaucracy that is slowing down construction, free up more land to build on, and bring costs down without adding a dime to the deficit.

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James Lankford
@jameslankford· Republican · OK· Jun 24, 2026

Home prices are at an all-time high, and Washington’s red tape has made it worse by making it harder and more expensive to build.

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