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Tammy Duckworth
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Jul 9, 2026

My message is clear: I will always work hand-in-hand with Taiwan and our other partners throughout the region to tackle our shared challenges, strengthen security and build a more prosperous future.

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Michael Bennet
@michaelbennet· Democratic · CO· Jul 9, 2026

By making these programs more accessible to smaller operations, we can help producers adopt soil health practices, strengthen local food systems, and protect our environment.

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Kirsten Gillibrand
@kirstengillibrand· Democratic · NY· Jul 9, 2026

I am proud to have helped secure over $1.3 million in federal funding for this project through the HOME Program and the American Rescue Plan Act.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jul 9, 2026

This is a war that needs to end. The president needs to get back to the negotiating table, but he needs to negotiate a deal that's going to benefit the United States and not Iran.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 9, 2026

The story of America has always been one of people who believed our country could better live up to its founding promise—and rolled up their sleeves to make it happen. That's the work ahead of us, and it's work I'll never stop fighting for.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jul 9, 2026

I think our NATO allies have figured out that the president is not consistent in his foreign policy or his statements.

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Martin Heinrich
@martinheinrich· Democratic · NM· Jul 9, 2026

Small farms are the backbone of our rural communities, but they often struggle to compete with big farms in accessing important USDA conservation funding. We need to do all that we can to ensure that small farms have the resources they…

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· Jul 9, 2026

I think people don't take a lot of it seriously.

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Jim Justice
@jimjustice· Republican · WV· Jul 9, 2026

Ten years ago, West Virginia faced one of the darkest days in our state’s history. The devastation left behind by the 2016 flood was unimaginable, and we will never forget the 23 precious lives that were lost.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 9, 2026

I am leading a bipartisan coalition in Congress that clearly sees the grave risks to our people and economy.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 9, 2026

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

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 9, 2026

We have a strong champion in President Trump, whose Maritime Action Plan is consistent with our bill, mobilizing the whole of government to restore America’s maritime dominance.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 9, 2026

This is not merely a hypothetical question, but a possibility America’s leaders must prepare for.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 9, 2026

The Medicare Cost Cap Act will create a $5,000 ceiling on out-of-pocket costs for people with Traditional Medicare.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Jul 9, 2026

In the midst of a housing crisis, when homelessness is at a record high, HUD should not be implementing a rule change that would make it more difficult for vulnerable populations to seek assistance.

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Todd Young
@toddyoung· Republican · IN· Jul 9, 2026

Neither of these situations are inevitable, but we must act now to rebuild America’s rusted Maritime Industrial Base and end our reliance on Chinese-flagged vessels.

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