This is not only an attack on jobs, affordable energy, and America’s economic competitiveness. It is an attack on the rule of law and the basic democratic principle that the federal government serves the entire country—not merely those who support the President.
Chris Murphy: “This is not only an attack on jobs, affordable energy, and America’s economic competitiveness. It is an attack on the…”
On the recordAugust 12, 2026
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