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Mike Rounds
@mikerounds· Republican · SD· Oct 22, 2026

“Anyone who has spent time around cattle understands one simple truth: no grass means no cattle,” said Rounds.

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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Oct 22, 2026

Our bill will strengthen our child labor laws, hold bad employers accountable, and protect kids from this illicit practice.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Oct 22, 2026

Roundabouts are proven to make our roads safer and more efficient.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Oct 22, 2026

Federal investments in infrastructure should prioritize safety and allow communities to best protect their residents.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Oct 22, 2026

Biotechnology infrastructure and data are becoming vital to America’s economic and national security.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Oct 22, 2026

To address this challenge, Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., and I have introduced the Promoting High-skilled Doctoral Talent (PHD Talent) Act.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Oct 22, 2026

If we want America to lead in critical technologies, we must prioritize and invest in our own citizens.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Oct 22, 2026

I congratulate Joe on his nomination and look forward to supporting his confirmation.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Oct 22, 2026

His extensive legal experience and commitment to public service will serve Hoosiers well on the federal bench.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Oct 22, 2026

“I appreciate Secretary Duffy’s partnership in helping make these investments possible.”

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Oct 22, 2026

“These investments will help improve rail safety, modernize aging infrastructure, and make our transportation network more efficient and reliable.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Oct 22, 2026

“Indiana’s rail infrastructure plays an important role in supporting our economy and connecting Hoosier businesses to markets across the country,”

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Oct 22, 2026

“Five Sons Landscape & Design has laid the groundwork for success through hard work, family values, and a commitment to serving their fellow Iowans,”

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Oct 22, 2026

Waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer resources by the federal government remains a concern for all Americans. This commonsense legislation will let Americans see how their hard-earned dollars are used, so I’m quite glad that this critical…

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Oct 22, 2026

Taxpayers deserve the receipts. For years, I’ve fought to drag Washington’s secret spending into the sunlight, and I’m grateful President Trump signed my bill into law.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Oct 22, 2026

I will keep fighting to bring home the bacon by standing up to California’s Proposition 12, protecting our herds from foreign animal disease, and opening new markets for Iowa farmers and producers.”

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Oct 22, 2026

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to fight for our pork producers, and I’m grateful to be earning this award for my work.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Oct 22, 2026

“Growing up feeding hogs and walking beans on my family farm in southwest Iowa, I learned early that agriculture is not just an industry in Iowa—it is our way of life,” said Ernst.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Oct 22, 2026

Going a billion dollars over budget isn’t a rounding error—it’s a financial trainwreck at taxpayers’ expense.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Oct 22, 2026

“The final Farm Bill must also include a long-term solution to Proposition 12 that protects livestock producers from a costly future patchwork of conflicting state mandates. I will keep working to deliver a Farm Bill into law that meets…

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Oct 22, 2026

“There is still work ahead to build the bipartisan support needed to get a strong five-year Farm Bill across the finish line. I am ready to work with my colleagues across the aisle on a fair path forward for SNAP that strengthens…

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Oct 22, 2026

“Today’s vote moves the Farm Bill process forward and brings us closer to delivering certainty for Iowa farmers and rural communities. The bill includes important priorities I have fought for, from expanding access to year-round E15 and…

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Oct 22, 2026

Doe a Deer has woven creativity, hard work, and community into every aspect of its business.

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