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- AK
It was great to meet with LeadingAge member organizations and service providers from NJ to hear about the issues that are impacting aging service providers. 1/2
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- EM
My resolution with Senator Kevin Cramer designating April 22 as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day cleared the Senate. I’m proud to recognize the important role that assistive tech plays in millions of lives, helping people connect with their communities and live independently.
link:https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-markey-cramer-resolution-recognizing-national-assistive-tech-day-unanimously-passes-senate
- TB
With blackouts and endless streaming services, watching your home team play is only getting harder. My bill will require leagues to air games all in one place for local fans—live and free.
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- JH
Americans are asking their government for relief from the cost-of-living emergency driven by this president’s unwanted war, tariffs, and health care cuts. Senate Republicans made their priorities clear. (1/2)
- JR
Small businesses are the driving force of our economy, and they have been struggling under Donald Trump's chaotic policies. Because of his tariffs, small-business importers are being forced to cough up an extra $25,000 a month on average.
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- CC
As I told Treasury Secretary Wright yesterday, Trump’s war with Iran has already driven up costs for Americans. It’s hitting oil and gas, fertilizer, helium, farming, manufacturing, and food prices. We need to wrap this war up, but you’ll still be paying for it for a long time to come.
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- TK
Happy World Book Day! As a lifelong reader, I’m thankful for the opportunities books have given me to learn new things and see the world from new perspectives. What are you reading today to celebrate?
- LR
This is a shocking low. If they get away with this, what's stopping them from revoking citizenship from anyone they don't like? What's stopping them from doing it to you? This White House spiraling out of control as Trump's approval rating plunges further and further.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/us/politics/justice-dept-citizens-denaturalization.html
- CH
The last time Secretary Lutnick appeared before the Senate, I pressed him on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. On Feb 27th, @merkley.senate.gov & I sent him a letter asking him for certain records and to answer questions. He did not respond. The American people deserve transparency.
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- JR
Last night, GOP rejected over a dozen Dem proposals to lower costs & fight corruption. ❌GOP rejected plans to lower grocery, gas, energy, & health care costs. ❌GOP rejected ban on Congressional stock trading. ❌GOP rejected bill to boost affordable housing & home ownership.
- PW
When massive media corporations merge, it means that just a few wealthy executives get to decide what you watch, how you get your news, and what you pay. This deal isn't finalized. The DOJ must continue a full investigation into this merger for any antitrust violations.
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- EM
The Federal Censorship Commission is abusing its power again. This time, Carr is waging Trump’s culture war by targeting programming that includes trans and nonbinary people. This censorship campaign is un-American and unacceptable. Trans rights are human rights.
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- EW
Eric Trump went on FOX to brag about winning ANOTHER multimillion-dollar contract from the Trump administration. I've been sounding the alarm and pushing for answers. Is the Pentagon just a cash machine for Trump’s kids now? This looks like corruption in plain sight.
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- RD
Americans are fed up with Republican leadership that would rather deport hardworking families than help them afford the basics.
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- JR
Senate Republicans could work with Dems to lower costs & make our economy work better for working families. Instead, they’re pushing a huge $140 billion giveaway to ICE & Border Patrol w/ no accountability or oversight.
- MH
Americans have paid $16 BILLION more at the pump since Trump began his illegal war with Iran. And that doesn't include the BILLIONS in U.S. tax dollars spent EVERY DAY on the war. Americans voted for lower costs, not a war projected to cost our country $1 trillion.
- TK
Access to quality and affordable primary care is critical. But workforce shortages create barriers in accessing that care. That’s why I’m introducing a bill to help address the underlying causes of health workforce shortages by investing in training future primary care providers.
- MH
It’s gotten harder and harder for New Mexicans to draw a tag. That’s not right. Something has to change.
link:https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/4-investigates-debate-grows-over-new-mexicos-big-game-draw-as-change-is-on-horizon/
- RW
Our leaders just approved billions MORE for ICE. That money could have funded: Universal Pre-K Free Community College Down payment assistance for millions
- JR
Congratulations to these talented young Nevadans who won this year's Congressional App Challenge! Glad to welcome them to the Senate and hear about their plans for the future.
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- AK
Trump is spending billions of YOUR dollars on his war in Iran. I asked you what you’d rather see your hard-earned money spent on. Your answers were clear: care for your families and communities.
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- JS
l appreciate Secretary Phelan's service and I'm shocked and troubled to see his departure. We need answers immediately from Secretary Hegseth on why he continues to purge top Pentagon leadership in the middle of a war. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/u...
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/us/politics/navy-secretary-john-phelan.html
- PM
Every Republican who voted YES to another $70 billion ICE slush fund at 3 AM last night said NO to child care. Republicans said NO to health care. NO to helping working Americans in any way at all. I'll be making sure everyone knows it.
- RW
- CC
When you don't have a plan, a goal, or a clue, it's hard to keep your story straight. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/04/20/trump-iran-contradictory-statements/
- EM
Trump’s dangerous, unnecessary, and expensive war with Iran could leave us with high gas prices for another six months, at least. If anyone tells you Trump could not have predicted this, don’t believe it. This was completely predictable. Trump just ignored the risk. It’s an energy disaster.
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- KG
Trump just stripped union rights from more than 1,400 civilians who work at Fort Drum and at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Rome. He's anti-labor, anti-union, and anti-working people.
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- MH
Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one. Instead, families in Hawaii have paid $3,200 MORE due to inflation under this regime. It's unacceptable.
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- CC
Last night, as Republicans started the partisan process to force through funding for unaccountable immigration enforcement agencies, @warren.senate.gov and I tried to push through a measure to create an independent watchdog to rein in ICE’s violence.
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- JS
Republicans know their policy positions are unpopular, so they're making it harder for Granite Staters to vote.
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- RD
The Trump Administration’s crusade to dismantle our nation’s medical research infrastructure has slowed NIH spending by $1 billion, delaying or cutting research into cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Their callous cuts are taking hope away from families.
link:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/science/trump-nih-funding-research.html?unlocked_article_code=1.c1A.4xh8.8tpcyxSCAu-M&smid=url-share
- CH
This ruling is a total betrayal of the separation of church & state. Trump presenting himself as Christ, Hegseth's attempt to quote bible verses, & now this: Are we a democracy or a theocracy? www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
link:https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/04/21/texas-ten-commandments-5th-circuit-classrooms/
- JO
WATCH: Republicans blocked Sen. Ossoff’s amendment to prevent insurance companies from denying or delaying needed care.
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- TK
During National Library Week, we honor the transformative role libraries play by opening the door to new worlds of learning for everyone. As a lifelong lover of books, I hope you'll join me this week in celebrating these valued community institutions and visit your local library.
- MH
In the dark of night and over bipartisan opposition, Senate Republicans advanced a partisan slush fund for ICE that gives the agency more money than ever before while doing nothing to rein in the agency’s increasing lawlessness.
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- AS
"This war has been won." That's what Donald Trump said a month ago. Does this look like winning?
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- EW
Desperate to cover for his own economic failures, President Trump is trying to capture the country’s central bank by installing puppets and launching sham investigations. The Senate must not go along with it.
link:https://youtube.com/shorts/KhLN35mR038?feature=share
- PM
RFK Jr. has repeatedly lied to our Senate committee and broken promises he made under oath. So, I entered some articles into the record that my colleagues should read. Like, “GOP Senator Refuses to Face Reality About RFK Jr. After Being ‘Lied’ To.”
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- LR
When I asked RFK Jr directly whether he delayed a meeting to evaluate our measles-free status, he lied. No wonder the American people don’t trust him.
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- JM
I’m fighting for the foundations families need to thrive: health care, housing, education, and good paying jobs. That’s why I support the @workingfamilies.org guarantee.
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- JR
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- KG
Senate Republicans just blocked amendments to restore health care cuts, feed hungry kids, and lower costs for families. They have billions for ICE but nothing for working Americans. Unbelievable.
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- BL
Life is becoming more difficult and more expensive for families in New Mexico and across the country. Americans aren’t asking for a blank check to fund President Trump and Stephen Miller’s out-of-control ICE and CBP. They’re asking for lower prices. This is a total betrayal.
link:https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/23/senate-budget-vote-ice-00888363
- AS
States across the nation are waiting on FEMA to deliver key funding. I just offered a measure to force the release of billions of dollars that California and other states are waiting for to help with fire, flood and other recovery efforts.
- JR
By forcing their budget plan through the Senate with no Democratic support, Republicans made their priority clear: an additional $70 billion for ICE and ZERO dollars focused on lowering costs for families.
- CH
Today, Senate Republicans once again made their priorities clear: instead of working to lower costs and making everyday life more affordable for Americans, they are hellbent on providing a blank check for Trump’s lawless ICE & CBP operations. My full statement:
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- PM
There is no excuse. None. Republicans have the votes, they have the power—and tonight they are choosing, deliberately, to do nothing for families and everything for ICE. It’s past 3 AM and they’re jamming through $70 billion for ICE and $0 for families. Spread the word.
- PM
It's 2 AM. Republicans are pulling an all-nighter to shovel $70 billion at ICE—and can't be bothered to spend a cent to save health care for the millions of Americans who can't afford insurance. Shame on every one of them. I'm voting NO.
- EM
Republicans just blocked my amendment to lower electricity costs for working people. Instead of providing economic relief for everyday Americans, MAGA Republicans want to provide billions for ICE and CBP. Disgusting.
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- AK
This is a choice: Fund Trump's lawless ICE and Border Patrol or redirect that money to what the people want – lower costs across the board. To me, the choice is clear. I'll keep fighting through the night.
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