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Brian Schatz
@brianschatz· Democratic · HI· Aug 27, 2026

This emergency declaration will bring critical federal resources to communities impacted by Hurricane Lala and help with restoring essential services, clearing debris, and repairing damaged infrastructure.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Aug 27, 2026

This federal assistance is much needed and will strengthen ongoing local and state efforts.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 27, 2026

Now, Congress must pass my anti-fraud package to protect taxpayers. Every single day we delay, fraudsters steal more than $1.4 billion.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 27, 2026

Bad actors have been scamming American taxpayers for far too long,” said Ernst. “From fake child care centers in Minnesota to incarcerated convicts collecting unemployment checks, fraud has become so pervasive that, if it were a government…

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 27, 2026

I am proud to introduce this commonsense legislation to strengthen our national security, close this vulnerability, and help ensure our critical military equipment remains protected from hostile foreign adversaries.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 27, 2026

At a time of growing national security threats, it’s essential that the United States protects critical military infrastructure and maintains our military edge.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 27, 2026

No foreign adversary—especially one as hostile as Communist China—should have access to information about sensitive military shipments or activities at some of our nation’s highest-security facilities.

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

It was great to be back in Richwood to receive updates on the schools’ progress since reopening last year.

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

It’s great to be in Summersville today with Nicholas County Adult Education leadership and faculty to learn more about their work to expand opportunities for adults continuing their education.

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Cory Booker
@corybooker· Democratic · NJ· Aug 27, 2026

Sysco’s action represents an effort to vertically integrate the food distribution space and eliminate a competitor price check that helps maintain lower-cost options.

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 27, 2026

A single dominant company monopolizing the food distribution system will allow one company unprecedented power to raise prices and reduce purchasing options for independent restaurants.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 27, 2026

I will continue to push the Administration for accountability and to ensure that communities have the resources that they need to clean up contamination as quickly as possible.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 27, 2026

People on the Seacoast have already waited far too long to get these unsafe chemicals out of their communities, and continuing to delay cleanup is unacceptable.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Aug 27, 2026

This new, state-of-the-art facility will ensure that our state’s veterans continue to receive the skilled nursing care they deserve.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Aug 27, 2026

Veterans in Michigan and across our country made incredible sacrifices to defend our democracy, our freedoms, and our American way of life. We have a duty and moral obligation to support them when they return home, ensuring they can…

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Ed Markey
@edmarkey· Democratic · MA· Aug 27, 2026

This dangerous deal is the starting gun for a Middle East nuclear arms race.

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 27, 2026

This nearly $6 million federal award will supercharge PSU’s work by expanding its capabilities and ability to utilize its research in real-world practical situations.

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 27, 2026

Oregon’s public universities produce top-tier scientific breakthroughs, and lab discoveries shouldn't sit on a shelf when they could be creating good-paying jobs and growing our local economy.

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Dick Durbin
@dickdurbin· Democratic · IL· Aug 27, 2026

What I witnessed today illustrated President Trump and Stephen Miller’s ruthless agenda: they will go so far with their cruel immigration operation to target terrified children, forcing them to articulate their fears in front of a judge…

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Kirsten Gillibrand
@kirstengillibrand· Democratic · NY· Aug 27, 2026

I am thrilled that the USDA answered our call by enacting Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act to support Western New York’s growers during this critical time. This decision delivers relief to our local farming families and…

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Chuck Schumer
@chuckschumer· Democratic · NY· Aug 27, 2026

I’m proud to announce that USDA has heeded my call to purchase Concord grape juice. This is a win for Upstate farmers, families, and New York’s economy. I’ll keep fighting for our growers and a stronger domestic food supply chain.

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Angus King
@angusking· Independent · ME· Aug 27, 2026

Supply shortages and unjustified extended deployments also have a real impact on our ability to recruit and retain our servicemembers.

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