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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Jun 19, 2026

Such stories needlessly jeopardize the United States’ reputation on the world stage and have a chilling effect on those considering whether they should visit the United States.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Jun 19, 2026

Over the past year and half, ordinary travel has turned into a traumatizing ordeal for tourists, business travelers, lawfully permanent residents, and U.S. citizens.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Jun 19, 2026

I wrote to the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department more than a year ago expressing concerns about your Departments’ unhelpful and unbalanced policies with respect to travelers visiting our country for major sporting…

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Chuck Grassley
@chuckgrassley· Republican · IA· Jun 19, 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. Allowing cameras in federal courtrooms would help foster civic engagement and increase confidence in…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

It’s time to put cameras in the Supreme Court so more Americans can finally see arguments and decisions in cases that will affect them for generations to come. Our bipartisan bill shines a light into the judicial branch of government, and…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

Coal ash poses a serious threat to human health and the environment, which Congress has required EPA to protect under RCRA before contamination occurs.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

We write in strong opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed revisions to existing federal regulations that protect our communities from toxic coal combustion residuals (CCR), or coal ash, in landfills and…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

Republicans showed their true priorities. It’s Donald Trump first, America last—every damn time.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

In Republicans’ extreme reconciliation bill, the American people would get nothing while ICE and Border Patrol get another $70 billion blank check—on top of the $100 billion included in Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill—without any reforms…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

Americans are getting pummeled by sky-high costs thanks to Donald Trump—and Republicans couldn’t care less. Instead of fighting to lower energy and grocery bills for their constituents, Senate Republicans spent all day and night fighting…

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

The facts, history, and law affirm that the hostilities that began on February 28 are active and ongoing, in violation of international law and the War Powers Resolution of 1973.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

At a time when government services are increasingly delivered online, weakening this rule would risk excluding millions of Americans with disabilities from full participation in civic life.

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

Your mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. Accordingly, the FAA must commit to upholding the highest safety standards and be firm in rejecting any improper or irresponsible pressure from President…

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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jun 19, 2026

President Trump choosing to force the FAA to invest limited staff and resources into a distracting review of his gaudy and disgraceful arch is merely the latest example of Trump putting his pet projects first, while neglecting America’s…

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 19, 2026

King also has introduced bipartisan legislation to improve care coordination for veterans who rely on both VA health care and Medicare.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 19, 2026

Recently, Senator King introduced bipartisan legislation to help reduce suicides among veterans by providing free secure firearm storage to veterans.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 19, 2026

Representing one of the states with the highest rates of military families and veterans per capita, Senator King is a staunch advocate for America’s servicemembers and veterans.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 19, 2026

Because Congress has enacted no laws authorizing this commemorative work, NPS must take the only course allowed by law: suspend the Section 106 process.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 19, 2026

Ten days of public comment cannot discharge that duty.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 19, 2026

We oppose this project in the strongest terms and object to execution of the draft Programmatic Agreement.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 19, 2026

All told, this year’s defense bill will make our country safer, strengthen our economy, and support the men and women who fight for our freedoms.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 19, 2026

As our global community faces some of its greatest challenges, the bill makes important investments – including in Maine people and businesses – that are critical to the safety and security of our country.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Jun 19, 2026

For over six decades, Congress has taken a bipartisan approach to ensure that America’s military and defense forces have the training and equipment to carry out their missions and protect our interests at home and abroad. This year, we are…

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Roger Wicker
@rogerwicker· Republican · MS· Jun 19, 2026

The Iranian regime has not renounced its ultimate goal — ‘Death to America, Death to Israel.’ The regime will invest every penny it receives to further that aim.

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