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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Aug 28, 2026

We stand ready to support the government of Nepal with needed humanitarian assistance.

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Catherine Cortez Masto
@catherinecortezmasto· Democratic · NV· Aug 28, 2026

A device capable of delivering an electrical shock through direct contact with an individual presents substantial risks if deployed during civil arrests.

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 28, 2026

I am committed to using every tool to protect free and fair elections, and the new Senate Election Observer Program will do just that.

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 28, 2026

The goal of our task force is to ensure that every vote counts, and every American can participate in our democracy without coercion, intimidation or threats from Donald Trump or anyone else.

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Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Aug 27, 2026

If they deliver on that, then shareholders should have an opportunity to make a reasonable return on their investments, but no guarantee if they don’t hold up their end of the bargain on affordability.

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Mike Braun
@mikebraun· Republican · IN· Aug 27, 2026

The top priority for (investor-owned utilities) should be affordability and reliability for ratepayers.

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 27, 2026

Keeping healthcare close to home strengthens our communities and gives families the confidence that care will be there when they need it most.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 27, 2026

A moratorium on new data centers is necessary to protect our environment and economy.

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Bill Cassidy
@billcassidy· Republican · LA· Aug 27, 2026

We are seeing that the explosion in online sales of chemical abortion drugs has opened the door to coercion and abuse of women.

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Marco Rubio
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Aug 27, 2026

There will be no refuge for violent extremists who wage war on our civilization and plot to undermine law and order, destroy critical infrastructure, assault political opponents, or conspire to conceal their crimes from authorities.

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Tim Sheehy
@timsheehy· MT· Aug 27, 2026

The president's "heart is in the right place," but his plan will "make it more difficult for American ranchers to rebuild our herd."

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John Fetterman
@johnfetterman· Democratic · PA· Aug 27, 2026

Another sad reminder of why we need stronger rail safety standards and laws to hold railroads accountable, especially after the disaster in East Palestine.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Aug 27, 2026

It is indisputable that these challenges are particularly pronounced in low income, rural, and Tribal communities — and there’s a reason Democrats and Republicans across the country support this program so strongly.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 27, 2026

Meet your workers at the bargaining table to provide transparency for this closure and reach a fair agreement with Teamsters Local 597.

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Aug 27, 2026

It means recognizing the impact this decision will have on Vermont’s dairy farmers.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· Aug 27, 2026

Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, we urge your platforms to reevaluate this practice, thoroughly vet your paid influencers election related activities, and immediately terminate any paid influencer relationships with individuals who…

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Alex Padilla
@alexpadilla· Democratic · CA· Aug 27, 2026

We are seriously alarmed that your marketing strategy includes paying numerous social media influencers willing to espouse unreliable information on elections.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 27, 2026

We urge you to take measures to prevent and intercede in this violence, establish a credible mechanism to investigate violations of law, and to make clear that the Government of Israel will not tolerate violence by its people, just as it…

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 27, 2026

Not only have we secured MCOOL and better prairie dog management, which have been longstanding goals for our ranchers, but we continue to support our ag researchers as they develop the latest, greatest methods for improving the quality and…

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 27, 2026

That’s why we’re focused on making sure federal conservation programs are voluntary and farmer-friendly.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 27, 2026

North Dakota’s farmers and ranchers know their land and water better than anyone, and their stewardship of these resources is second to none.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Aug 27, 2026

But as the National Park Service celebrates 110 years, our parks face a $24 billion maintenance backlog and severe staffing shortages.

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