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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· May 5, 2026

Throughout this process, Democrats will continue to show the American people that we are for bringing down costs, making it easier to get ahead, and building an economy where families thrive and billionaires pay their fair share. It is clear that the country has had enough of the Republican ‘families lose, billionaires win’ agenda ,

Merkley Statement on Republicans’ Bill Gifting …
Kirsten Gillibrand
@kirstengillibrand· Democratic · NY· May 1, 2026

Today marks 60 days of President Trump’s illegal war with Iran– and it is no coincidence that it also marks the day Americans are feeling the sharpest pain at the pump and at the store. Gas has hit the highest prices in four years, up more than $1.30 a gallon since the president launched the war,

Gillibrand Statement On The 60-Day Mark Of Pres…
Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· May 1, 2026

Communities that were devastated by the 2020 Labor Day wildfires must have the resources they need to increase their resilience to future fires. The federal government must do all it can to assist Oregon families and businesses with those efforts,

Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle, Bynum, Salinas Announce …
Jacky Rosen
@jackyrosen· Democratic · NV· May 1, 2026

Nevada is home to some of the darkest skies in the country, which can be seen from the Great Basin Star Train out of Ely and Great Basin National Park, giving us a glimpse into the depths of our galaxy,

Rosen, Cortez Masto, Curtis, Kelly Create Natio…
Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Apr 30, 2026

For too long, menopause has been something women are expected to deal with by themselves and like many areas of women’s health, it hasn’t received the attention or investment it deserves—that needs to change,

Senators Murray, Murkowski, Other Women Senator…
Kirsten Gillibrand
@kirstengillibrand· Democratic · NY· Apr 30, 2026

Elected officials should be working for the people they represent — not lining their own pockets with insider information. Americans deserve financial markets that are fair, transparent, and not tilted in favor of those with privileged access,

Senators Gillibrand and McCormick Introduce Bip…