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Ron Wyden: “The Senate is not a spectator to the workings of the federal government.”

On the recordOctober 30, 2025
The Senate is not a spectator to the workings of the federal government.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon
Source
cbsnews.com
Oct 30, 2025

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Wyden emphasizes Congress's authority over trade and tariffs during the Senate vote.

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