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Becca Balint

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Becca Balint is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Vermont's at-large congressional district since January 3, 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she made history as the first woman to hold this position. Balint has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and climate change during her tenure. Before her election to Congress, she served in the Vermont State Senate, where she was the majority leader and worked on various progressive initiatives.

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  1. My colleagues use the deficit as a pretext to excuse increasing hunger and deepening poverty in this country.24 sources2026minnesotareformer.com
Jul 22, 2026

Every community deserves to have the fire trucks it needs to keep people safe. But corporate consolidation has driven up prices considerably and left communities waiting years for this essential, lifesaving equipment.

warren.senate.gov
Jul 20, 2026

I think it’s indicative of the fact that there are so many people in this administration that have some weird, like, intense, homoerotic feelings towards men while also being incredibly homophobic, and not just homophobic, but like…

huffpost.com
Jul 20, 2026

So the fact that he has systematically been keeping down women and people of color gives up the whole game.

huffpost.com
Jul 20, 2026

The military, whether you support the military-industrial complex or not, it has always been merit-based. The people who are the best of the best rise to the top.

huffpost.com
Jul 20, 2026

Pete Hegseth is the embodiment of that.

huffpost.com
Jul 17, 2026

No one should have to travel farther or face more uncertainty to access safe, high-quality care during one of the most important moments of their lives.

vtdigger.org
Jul 17, 2026

The prospect of closing this resource in Brattleboro is heartbreaking for families across southern Vermont.

vtdigger.org
Jul 16, 2026

My colleagues use the deficit as a pretext to excuse increasing hunger and deepening poverty in this country.

minnesotareformer.com
Jul 16, 2026

“The use of U.S. origin weapons in the systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure is a violation of U.S. military assistance transfer agreements with the Israeli government,” the Members wrote. “The targeted, mass destruction of…

pallone.house.gov
Jul 15, 2026

All sides must fully abide by the ceasefire agreement.

pallone.house.gov
Jul 6, 2026

We urge the administration to work to empower the Lebanese government and to fund the Lebanese Armed Forces to pursue Hezbollah’s full demilitarization and disarmament.

pallone.house.gov
Jul 5, 2026

“Every government has a right and a responsibility to protect its citizens, and Israel has a right to defend itself,” the Members wrote.

pallone.house.gov
Jul 5, 2026

“However, this does not justify unrestrained Israeli military operations, especially those that violate the current ceasefire, destroy civilian infrastructure, and lead to the death of hundreds of civilians. All sides must fully abide by…

pallone.house.gov
Jul 5, 2026

“The Trump administration should take all possible steps to bring a swift end to the war and continue good-faith negotiations between the Lebanese and Israeli governments.”

pallone.house.gov
Jul 5, 2026

“The targeted, mass destruction of civilian homes and infrastructure does not constitute Israeli self-defense. If U.S.-origin arms are confirmed to be used in these unauthorized activities, we ask the Trump administration to enforce…

pallone.house.gov
Jul 4, 2026

The use of U.S. origin weapons in the systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure is a violation of U.S. military assistance transfer agreements with the Israeli government.

pallone.house.gov
Jul 2, 2026

The targeted, mass destruction of civilian homes and infrastructure does not constitute Israeli self-defense.

pallone.house.gov
Jul 2, 2026

Every government has a right and a responsibility to protect its citizens, and Israel has a right to defend itself.

pallone.house.gov
Jul 2, 2026

We are troubled by the Israeli military’s practice of mass demolitions of civilian infrastructure in southern Lebanon and targeting practices that kill Lebanese civilians.

pallone.house.gov
Jul 2, 2026

However, this does not justify unrestrained Israeli military operations, especially those that violate the current ceasefire, destroy civilian infrastructure, and lead to the death of hundreds of civilians.

pallone.house.gov
Jun 18, 2026

Vermonters deserve to know that when they are looking at a campaign ad, that it’s actually the person it claims to be, and that’s why we need stronger AI regulation now, not later.

rollcall.com
Apr 23, 2026

Ghislaine Maxwell lured countless children into Epstein's global pedophile ring. She was found guilty of sex trafficking and sentenced in our courts, but the Trump administration moved her to a minimum security facility, a ``club fed''…

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