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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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Nov 8, 2023

Thank you, Chairman Schatz, you and Vice Chair Murkowski, for holding this very, very important hearing today to hear directly from Indian Country how they are fighting this battle, and how they need a better Federal partner.

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Nov 8, 2023

Your presence here today is a testament to the devastating impact the fentanyl crisis has had on the Lummi Nation.

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Nov 8, 2023

Your presence here today is a testament to the devastating impact the fentanyl crisis has had on the Lummi Nation.

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Nov 8, 2023

Thank you for standing with us and for your ongoing friendship.

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Nov 8, 2023

Senator Mullin and I have introduced the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement, a self-determination contract for Federal law enforcement officers.

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Nov 8, 2023

I almost feel like Indian Country is being targeted, that people know that you don't have the law enforcement.

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Nov 8, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the vote occur immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the Burrows nomination?

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Nov 8, 2023

Thank you for standing with us and for your ongoing friendship.

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Nov 8, 2023

But if we start with the highest level possible, that the United States of America declares this a national emergency, I believe that we can overcome a lot of the barriers that we are facing.

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Nov 8, 2023

When I visited Lummi Nation in October of last year, fentanyl was already taking its toll.

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Nov 8, 2023

But if we start with the highest level possible, that the United States of America declares this a national emergency, I believe that we can overcome a lot of the barriers that we are facing.

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Nov 7, 2023

We tried to partner with the FBI. But that was even, I am not saying kludgey, but there are issues of how you all coordinate.

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Nov 7, 2023

Thank you, Chairman Schatz, you and Vice Chair Murkowski, for holding this very, very important hearing today to hear directly from Indian Country how they are fighting this battle, and how they need a better Federal partner.

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Nov 7, 2023

We should have access to recovery be as easy as access to the drug, and at this point, it is not.

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Nov 7, 2023

Your presence here today is a testament to the devastating impact the fentanyl crisis has had on the Lummi Nation.

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Nov 7, 2023

When I visited Lummi Nation in October of last year, fentanyl was already taking its toll.

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Nov 7, 2023

Senator Mullin and I have introduced the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement, a self-determination contract for Federal law enforcement officers.

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Nov 7, 2023

I almost feel like Indian Country is being targeted, that people know that you don't have the law enforcement.

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Oct 24, 2023

I rise today in support of the nomination of Michael Whitaker to be the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration. Last week, the Commerce Committee unanimously advanced Mr. Whitaker to the Senate floor, and this resounding…

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Oct 18, 2023

for the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation I report favorably the following nomination list which was printed in the RECORD on the date indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the…

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Sep 29, 2023

I follow my colleague from California, and I believe he said it correctly--the legacy of Dianne Feinstein. Our colleagues are in shock today, even though we knew Dianne was ill, even though we knew she was 90 years old, even though we knew…

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Sep 7, 2023

I rise today in support of President Biden's nomination of Anna Gomez to be a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. Americans need an FCC fully equipped to deliver affordable high-speed connectivity, strengthen local…

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Jul 27, 2023

I rise tonight to speak about important legislation that was included in the National Defense Authorization Act tonight and something that will help us fight the scourge of illicit fentanyl in the United States of America. An urgent public…

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Jul 12, 2023

for the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation I report favorably the following nomination list which was printed in the Record on the date indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the…

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Jul 11, 2023

I am pretty sure I am joining my colleague from Washington, who probably just spoke on the same subject, but I come to the floor to support the nominations of two very exceptional nominees to serve as judges for the U.S. District Court for…

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