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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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Jul 19, 2026

This grant will help Chelan County’s first responders purchase two new fire trucks, enabling them to get to fires faster and limit damage.

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Jul 17, 2026

Congress should insist on accountability and solutions before approving additional defense spending.

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Jul 17, 2026

Congratulations to Laura Lynch for receiving DEA’s Fentanyl Free America award for Excellence in Prevention. Laura’s decision to transform personal grief into prevention education and policy advocacy will help countless families.

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Jul 17, 2026

I asked that election official, ‘What are you going to do if Homeland Security tries to come in and say you can’t even mail out those ballots?’ He says, ‘I don’t give a damn if I have to Uber them. I’m getting the voters their ballots.’

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Jul 17, 2026

I opposed the $1.1 trillion NDAA because it does not end President Trump’s unauthorized war with Iran, does not safeguard against the military being used domestically, and fails to justify its historic cost as Americans grapple with…

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Jul 17, 2026

The President is wrong. Washington State’s universal vote-by-mail system is safe and secure and so was the 2020 election. Ask Mike Pence.

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Jul 17, 2026

I'm asking my colleagues to please get educated on how devastating this can be for individual lives and ask yourselves if you believe in traditional Medicare and the doctor-patient relationship.

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Jul 17, 2026

This model inserts a black box computer algorithm into the decisions that should be being made by a physician and the patient.

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Jul 17, 2026

The question now is whether Congress continues to allow President Trump to undermine the Constitution, state law, and Americans’ right to cast their votes, or whether Congress will stand up and stop Homeland Security's unauthorized attempt…

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Jul 17, 2026

If you do, I guarantee you we will force this administration to stop using this A.I. tool to deny care for our seniors.

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Jul 16, 2026

We should be advocating for the fact that [Trump] curtailed this development of skilling and training for higher-wage jobs but now can’t even get an infrastructure bill out the door.

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Jul 15, 2026

As somebody who has seen the challenges that we faced in aerospace -- and yes, there have been challenges -- we also know that we have met those challenges.

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Jul 15, 2026

We in Puget Sound can get the workforce, train and skill them -- and yes, management is going to listen to the workforce when they have something to say.

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Jul 13, 2026

The astronauts also imparted a powerful message about unity and the importance of caring for our shared home planet.

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Jul 11, 2026

By removing all members of the independent and bipartisan federal Election Assistance Commission, President Trump is making our elections less secure.

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Jul 11, 2026

I call on my colleagues to stand up against the administration’s attempts to undermine free and fair elections.

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Jul 11, 2026

The court has sided with the rule of law in allowing health inspectors into the Northwest ICE detention center.

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Jul 5, 2026

We are asking you to leave this ceremony and go register to vote […] You took the test. You know what it's about. Let's go put it into action.

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Jul 4, 2026

The formal review of the USMCA started today. The agreement and the subsequent investments in supply chains built on a three-country market have created wealth and opportunity for all of North America. I ask the USTR to negotiate in good…

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Jul 3, 2026

Replacing the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge is essential to restoring a critical freight and commuter connection that supports the Port of Tacoma, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tribal communities, and thousands of Washington jobs. Before its…

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Jul 3, 2026

“Let’s get building! The signing of the Record of Decision brings the Pacific Northwest one step closer to replacing the aging Interstate Bridge with the modern, resilient crossing our region has needed for decades.

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Jul 3, 2026

This investment will modernize one of eastern Washington's most important freight corridors by reducing congestion, improving safety, and keeping goods moving through Spokane Valley more efficiently. Upgrading the Sullivan and Trent…

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Jul 3, 2026

“This bridge carries one of the Nation's most important freight corridors, with $48 billion in American-made and American-grown goods crossing it each year.

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