Mazie Hirono: “However, as Americans we believe in second chances and renewal--those are critical themes in our economic history for…”

A vote against this amendment is a vote to screw the most vulnerable people in our country. I yield. I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Louisiana.

I rise in recognition of educators in Hawaii as well as across the Nation who are dedicating--have dedicated--their lives to the benefit of the children of our country. This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. And as this administration…

Social Security is essential to millions of Americans, including nearly 300,000 in Hawaii, but Donald Trump and Elon Musk see Social Security as nothing more than a Ponzi scheme. They have already cut Social Security staff, and now they…

That’s why Senate Democrats are here speaking out and fighting back. We know what’s at stake, and we refuse to stand by while Republicans undermine our democracy and our sacred right to vote.