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Maria Cantwell

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Maria Ellen Cantwell is a United States Senator from Washington, serving since January 3, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been actively involved in various legislative efforts, particularly focusing on technology, environmental issues, and healthcare. Throughout her tenure, Cantwell has worked on policies aimed at promoting clean energy and protecting the environment, as well as advocating for affordable healthcare access for all Americans.

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May 27, 2026

Taking this land into trust boosts the habitat restoration efforts led by the Lower Elwha Tribe and federal agencies.

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May 27, 2026

[F]ans must have confidence that games are being played fairly and honestly, so I agree with the Chairman on that.

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May 27, 2026

People are being targeted relentlessly, and this discussion of prediction markets has done something that others would have predicted ‘small p’ impossible: that’s Mr. Miller and I agreeing on an issue.

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May 27, 2026

So, my state wants to know why the Indian gaming [operations] – who basically have lived by the rules in their state and lived by the rules of a regulated entity – are now all of a sudden competing with somebody that is not a regulated…

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May 27, 2026

If the prediction markets are allowed to keep operating unchecked does this pose an existential threat to both tribal sovereignty and to Indian Country, and what can Congress do to better protect Indian gaming?

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May 27, 2026

So today, we rededicate ourselves to fulfilling the American promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for every man, every woman and child in our nation.

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May 27, 2026

We are here to show the appreciation of a grateful nation to the brave Americans who answered that call and gave their lives to protect democracy and to ensure a brighter future.

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May 27, 2026

We come together on this day as a nation to honor them, to mourn them, and also to remember you, their families, their loved ones, their friends, and those who have to carry on.

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May 27, 2026

Today, we honor the men and women in uniform who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedom.

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May 27, 2026

The State of Washington, with its vibrant tech industry, national lab partnerships and a growing pipeline of quantum engineers and technicians, is poised to become ‘Quantum Valley.’

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May 27, 2026

From scientific breakthroughs in healthcare to clean energy solutions, quantum technology is a game-changer and federal investment is vital to accelerating the transition from basic science to quantum innovation and practical applications.

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May 27, 2026

It’s appropriate that on World Quantum Day, the Commerce Committee passed legislation to authorize the National Quantum Initiative across the full research-to-application spectrum. It will strengthen research and accelerate applications…

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May 27, 2026

Washington’s outdoor economy depends on healthy fisheries and safe waterways.

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May 27, 2026

I am devastated by reports of fatalities following today’s chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co. facility in Longview.

washingtonexaminer.com
May 26, 2026

Congratulations to NASA and the entire Artemis team on an extraordinary mission.

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Dec 10, 2025

Based on this letter, it appears you continue to retain significant equity in this conflicting asset months past the deadline set to fully divest from Republic, which constitutes a clear violation of your ethics agreement

nytimes.com
Nov 7, 2025

If the Senator would continue to yield. The issue is that, you know, so much of this is already set up, and I think you are trying to be creative in a way to--instead of the Alexander-Murray cost revenue sharing, I think you are trying to…

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Nov 7, 2025

Well, if the Senator would yield for another question. I am assuming that you think affordability is the key. I certainly think affordability is the key. Nobody wants to subsidize expensive health insurance. We want to create market…

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Nov 7, 2025

What is the Senator from Louisiana's interpretation of how the market controls the--you are trying to create a market mechanism where you are giving the consumer the same amount of money you would give them in the tax credits to make the…

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Oct 23, 2025

Sir, you’re a charlatan. That’s what you are.

thenation.com
Oct 21, 2025

Who’s not scoring is the athletes.

msnbc.com
Oct 21, 2025

There’s a lot of people scoring

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Oct 15, 2025

As the independent agency responsible for enforcing the Hatch Act, I urge you to investigate this matter immediately.

cnbc.com
Oct 15, 2025

When viewed in its totality, Secretary Noem’s video can only be reasonably interpreted as a partisan message intended to misleadingly malign the Trump Administration’s political opponents.

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