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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 19, 2026

I am seeking answers about the corrective actions that Meta is taking in response to these disturbing reports.

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Mark R. Warner
@markrwarner· VA· Aug 19, 2026

It strains credulity that Meta was (or is) unknowingly hosting—and profiting from—such blatantly illegal content, when your company explicitly states that it reviews and approves all ads.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 19, 2026

Crop insurance is farmers’ most important risk management tool, and protecting their Actual Production History is essential for maintaining coverage levels over the long term.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 19, 2026

We’ve taken a comprehensive approach to flood protection in the Red River Valley, and our two-part plan is about fulfilling this promise for upstream farmers.

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John Hoeven
@johnhoeven· Republican · ND· Aug 19, 2026

We appreciate Secretary Rollins and USDA continuing to move forward with efforts to roll back the Roadless Rule. This proposed rule will help provide greater certainty for our ranchers, energy producers and other stakeholders while…

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Pete Ricketts
@petericketts· NE· Aug 19, 2026

Senator Graham was clear eyed on Putin and fought for years to build peace through strength.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 19, 2026

The scale of growth warrants closer review. Data shared with our offices indicates more than $524 million in SNAP benefits were spent at RMP-authorized restaurants across the nine participating states from June 2023 through May 2025.

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Joni Ernst
@joniernst· Republican · IA· Aug 19, 2026

Under federal law, SNAP benefits generally may be used for most foods and beverages intended for home consumption, but USDA places clear limits on certain items. Most notably, SNAP prohibits the purchase of foods that are ‘hot at the point…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 19, 2026

Our pursuit of American energy dominance is critical to ensuring grid reliability and lower costs for our families, and I’m proud to support Mitchell Power Plant’s work to invest in this facility and continue West Virginia’s proud…

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Shelley Moore Capito
@shelleymoorecapito· Republican · WV· Aug 19, 2026

It’s great to be back in Moundsville today with AEP leadership and staff to discuss our shared goal of producing reliable, baseload energy right here in West Virginia. Our state has long been known as an energy leader, and we must continue…

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Tammy Baldwin
@tammybaldwin· Democratic · WI· Aug 19, 2026

At a time when medical errors kill hundreds of thousands of Americans annually, when healthcare costs are crushing family budgets, and when we face unprecedented health challenges, your department has chosen to sabotage the very research…

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 19, 2026

His Presidency will be defined not by lowering costs for families but by raising monuments to himself.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 19, 2026

The Administration’s decision is outrageous; the fight against addiction is hard enough, and the work of first responders and law enforcement will only become more difficult if we defund proven efforts that have saved lives.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· Aug 19, 2026

There is good evidence that fentanyl test strips save lives, but the Trump Administration decided to ignore science and the law by announcing that communities can no longer use federal grant funding to distribute these tools.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Aug 19, 2026

I’m proud to help lead this bipartisan resolution to encourage more folks to get out and enjoy the natural treasures here in Michigan and all across our great nation, and to highlight the importance of preserving these lands and waters for…

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Aug 19, 2026

As the Secretary of Defense, you are accountable to the men and women who serve our nation. It is time for you to demonstrate leadership, rather than peddle excuses. The servicemembers we send into harm’s way deserve nothing less.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Aug 19, 2026

As the Secretary of Defense, you are accountable to the men and women who serve our nation. It is time for you to demonstrate leadership, rather than peddle excuses. The servicemembers we send into harm’s way deserve nothing less.

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Andy Kim
@andykim· Democratic · NJ· Aug 19, 2026

We can’t restore trust in our democracy until we stop these abuses of power.

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Aug 19, 2026

We will not stop fighting to fulfill our promise to the men and women of the Bureau to deliver a new, secure headquarters in Maryland so they can do their work without compromising their safety or our national security.

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Angela Alsobrooks
@angelaalsobrooks· MD· Aug 19, 2026

Our communities need spaces where people can go to learn, socialize, and better their community. The Community Center on Flower Street in Berlin will soon become a space of fellowship, friendship, history, and advocacy where children and…

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Chris Van Hollen
@chrisvanhollen· Democratic · MD· Aug 19, 2026

For the Town of Berlin, this new community center will be a place for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together. With federal funding we fought to secure, Berlin will transform the site of the historic Flower Street School into a…

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Ron Wyden
@ronwyden· Democratic · OR· Aug 19, 2026

Our state’s world-renowned wood products industry only gets stronger with federal investments like these that sharpen its cutting edge, keep generating jobs and lessen the dangers from wildfires.

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Jeff Merkley
@jeffmerkley· Democratic · OR· Aug 19, 2026

Oregon has the best wood products in the world, and federal support helps keep our state at the forefront of timber innovation while uplifting our rural communities.

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