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William Warren
@williamwarren· Democratic · MA· Feb 9, 2025

Congress built the CFPB, and no one other than Congress—not the president, not Musk, not Vought—can shut it down.

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· Feb 9, 2025

Trump would work with Congress to make sure any potential changes to FEMA are done correctly.

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Chris Coons
@chriscoons· Democratic · DE· Feb 8, 2025

If the foundational role of Congress is the power of the purse, why would we ever believe them again on an appropriations deal?

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Maxwell Frost
@maxwellfrost· Democratic · FL· Feb 7, 2025

They are blocking members of Congress from entering the Department of Education! Elon is allowed in and not the people? ILLEGAL.

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Sean Casten
@seancasten· Democratic · IL· Feb 6, 2025

My office has received more phone calls about Elon Musk's access to U.S. citizens' private data than any other topic in my six years serving in Congress.

newsweek.com
Thomas Massie
@thomasmassie· Republican · KY· Feb 6, 2025

I’m concerned that the House and Senate will fully fund USAID in March, just like we did in December (I voted No).

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Bernie Sanders
@berniesanders· Independent · VT· Feb 5, 2025

Congress created the department to ensure all students in America have equal access to a high-quality education and that their civil rights are protected no matter their ZIP code.

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Ro Khanna
@rokhanna· Democratic · CA· Feb 5, 2025

They can’t pass a debt ceiling increase without the Democrats.

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Donald Trump
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Feb 5, 2025

I recently had a terrific meeting with a bipartisan group of freshman lawmakers who feel very strongly in favor of Congressional term limits. I gave them my full support and endorsement for their efforts.

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Gregorio Casar
@gregoriocasar· Democratic · TX· Feb 5, 2025

I don’t think you could ever get a budget again in the United States Congress, under anyone, if we don’t start setting up rules that the law is a law.

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Jamie Raskin
@jamieraskin· Democratic · MD· Feb 4, 2025

You don’t control the money of the American people. Congress does...We don’t have a fourth branch of government called Elon Musk.

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Ilhan Omar
@ilhanomar· Democratic · MN· Feb 4, 2025

They’re trying to take away the constitutional power of Congress, [who] have the power of the purse, and decide where money is allocated.

vox.com
Ilhan Omar
@ilhanomar· Democratic · MN· Feb 4, 2025

They are trying to take away the constitutional power of Congress, [who] have the power of the purse.

vox.com
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
@alexandriaocasiocortez· Democratic · NY· Feb 4, 2025

You are totally making things up. I'm not even worth $1 million. Nor even $500k. I don't even own a house! I am one of the lowest net worth members of Congress, trade no stock, and take no outside income. My filings are public. I loathe corruption, and your lying is disgusting.

newsweek.com
John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Jan 28, 2025

I look forward to Kennedy being a partner to Congress on some very important issues, including chronic disease.

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Lucy McBath
@lucymcbath· Democratic · GA· Sep 10, 2024

I carry the pain of losing my child every single day here in Congress.

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Barry Loudermilk
@barryloudermilk· Republican · GA· Jul 9, 2024

The question is, is the Library still focused on its preeminent mission to serve Congress and to prioritize Congress among its customers?

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