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"At a Much Higher Cost & to the Detriment of the Entire Community""-- Blumenthal Sounds Alarm on Consequences of Republicans' Devastating Health Care Cuts (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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"At a Much Higher Cost & to the Detriment of the Entire Community""-- Blumenthal Sounds Alarm on Consequences of Republicans' Devastating Health Care Cuts
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today slammed Republicans for refusing to prevent the looming health care crisis and extend the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits that have made health c more PR
Ahead of Government Funding Deadline, Warner & Kaine Blast Republican Failure to Pass a Bill to Keep Government Open & Protect Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of Government Funding Deadline, Warner & Kaine Blast Republican Failure to Pass a Bill to Keep Government Open & Protect Health Care
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after Republicans blocked passage of a bill to fund the government and protect Virginians' access to health care:
"Once again, Republicans have rejected more PR
Ahead of Government Funding Deadline, Warner & Kaine Blast Republican Failure to Pass a Bill to Keep Government Open & Protect Health Care (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Ahead of Government Funding Deadline, Warner & Kaine Blast Republican Failure to Pass a Bill to Keep Government Open & Protect Health Care
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after Republicans blocked passage of a bill to fund the government and protect Virginians' access to health care:
"Once again, Republicans have rejected a commo more PR
Amo Statement on Pending Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo Statement on Pending Republican Government Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the pending Republican government shutdown:
"Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans had a choice: protect the ability of 22 million Americans and 40,000 Rhode Islanders to pay for their health care or shut down the government and put millions of fe more PR
Ansari to Donate Salary During Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ansari to Donate Salary During Republican Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) announced she would donate her Congressional salary proportionate to the days the government is shut down. Ansari's salary will go to Wesley Community and Health Centers, a community health center in Arizona's Third Congressional District.
"Every day of the Republican shutdo more PR
As Trump Attacks Media, Merkley Calls on U.S. Senate to Stand Up for Free Speech (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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As Trump Attacks Media, Merkley Calls on U.S. Senate to Stand Up for Free Speech
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley introduced a resolution to support Americans' fundamental right to freedom of speech following the Trump Administration's escalating attacks on media, including broadcasters, journalists, public media, and the First Amendment itself.
"Free speech isn't jus more PR
At Crypto Tax Hearing, Warren Questions Witnesses on Multi-Billion Dollar Cost to Taxpayers of Crypto Industry Handouts (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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At Crypto Tax Hearing, Warren Questions Witnesses on Multi-Billion Dollar Cost to Taxpayers of Crypto Industry Handouts
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"Industry lobbyists want special tax rules for crypto that will make crypto billionaires richer and give crypto an unfair advantage over other kinds of competing financial products."
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass more PR
At Crypto Tax Hearing, Warren Questions Witnesses on Multi-Billion Dollar Cost to Taxpayers of Crypto Industry Handouts (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025:
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At Crypto Tax Hearing, Warren Questions Witnesses on Multi-Billion Dollar Cost to Taxpayers of Crypto Industry Handouts
"Industry lobbyists want special tax rules for crypto that will make crypto billionaires richer and give crypto an unfair advantage over other kinds of competing financial products."
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Barrasso: Senate Democrats Have Officially Dragged Our Nation into a Schumer Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso: Senate Democrats Have Officially Dragged Our Nation into a Schumer Shutdown
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"Today, Senate Democrats face a clear choice. They can govern in the best interest of the American people or they can continue to grandstand for retweets and likes from their liberal base. Republicans are united in our commitment to reopen the government. How long that takes, and how costly it is, is entirely up more PR
Barrasso: The American People Should Not Suffer the Costs and Consequences of a Schumer Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso: The American People Should Not Suffer the Costs and Consequences of a Schumer Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke at a press conference about the looming Schumer Shutdown.
Sen. Barrasso said:
"Well, the radical wing of the Democrat party is demanding that Chuck Schumer shutdown the government. If not, there'll be hell t more PR
Beatty Statement on Republican Government Shutdown: "Republicans Choose Higher Costs. We're Choosing YOU." (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Beatty Statement on Republican Government Shutdown: "Republicans Choose Higher Costs. We're Choosing YOU."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after Donald Trump and House Republicans shut down the federal government:
"Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. And THIS is the best they can do: shut down YOUR government and make more PR
Bennet Statement on Impending Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Statement on Impending Republican Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. -- Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the impending government shutdown:
"If President Trump and Congressional Republicans allow the Affordable Care Act tax credits to expire, rural families in Colorado will see premiums soar by more than 300%. In total, more than 24 million Americans coul more PR
Blackburn Statement on Schumer's Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn Statement on Schumer's Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statement after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schume r (D-N.Y.) and Senate Democrats voted to shut down the government:
"Today, Senate Democrats deliberately forced a shutdown and blocked a clean extension of current spending levels in favor of a nea more PR
Blumenthal Slams Devastating Health Care Cuts Ahead of Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Slams Devastating Health Care Cuts Ahead of Republican Shutdown
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today spoke on the Senate Floor to demand Republicans join Democrats in taking action to prevent the looming health care crisis by extending the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of more PR
Booker Statement on Trump Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Booker Statement on Trump Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement after Donald Trump and Republicans forced the government to shut down:
"If Republicans were serious about keeping the government open, they would have come to the table to address the health care crisis they have singlehandedly manufactured. President Trump and Republicans more PR
Boyle Statement on the Trump-Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Boyle Statement on the Trump-Republican Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after President Trump and congressional Republicans forced a shutdown of the federal government:
"Donald Trump and Republicans would rather shut down the government than help millions of Americans affor more PR
Boyle Statement on the Trump-Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release:
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Boyle Statement on the Trump-Republican Government Shutdown
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after President Trump and congressional Republicans forced a shutdown of the federal government:
"Donald Trump and Republicans would rather shut down the government than help more PR
Brown: Trump and Republicans Shut Down Government Instead of Addressing Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Brown: Trump and Republicans Shut Down Government Instead of Addressing Health Care Crisis
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Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) strongly criticized President Trump and Congressional Republicans for failing to advance bipartisan legislation to fund the government and address America's urgent health care crisis.
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Brownley Statement on Republican Shutdown of the Federal Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Brownley Statement on Republican Shutdown of the Federal Government
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Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) issued the following statement regarding the shutdown of the federal government. Instead of working with Democrats to protect Americans' access to affordable health care, President Trump and the Republican majority in Congress failed to pass a responsible funding plan more PR
Cantwell Statement on Shuttering of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Statement on Shuttering of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Republican Rescission Package Zeroed Out Federal Funding for Public Media
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Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement on the shu more PR
Carbajal Statement on Republican-led Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Carbajal Statement on Republican-led Government Shutdown
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Today, U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) issued the statement below on the Republican-led government shutdown.
"As of today, the federal government is shut down because Donald Trump and Republicans chose chaos over governing. Democrats came ready to negotiate a bipartisan deal to keep the government open and lower health car more PR
Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Confirmation Hearing on Labor Nominees (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2025:
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Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Confirmation Hearing on Labor Nominees
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's confirmation hearing on three Trump administration nominees at the National Labor Relations Boa more PR
Chairman Mast, Colleagues Commend Trump Administration's Closure of BIS Loophole (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025:
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Chairman Mast, Colleagues Commend Trump Administration's Closure of BIS Loophole
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast joined fellow Republicans in championing the Trump Administration's decision to create the 50% subsidiary rule for the Bureau of Industry and Security's Entity List and Military End-User List.
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Chairman Scott Congratulates Travis Hill on His Nomination to Serve as FDIC Board Chair (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Scott Congratulates Travis Hill on His Nomination to Serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement after President Trump nominated Travis Hill to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of th more PR
Ciscomani Releases Statement After Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ciscomani Releases Statement After Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) released the following statement after Senate Democrats failed to pass a clean, continuing resolution (CR) (H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026) that resulted in a government shutdown beginning on October 1, 2025.
"A government shutdown impacts real people, real j more PR
CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRUMP SHUTDOWN (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRUMP SHUTDOWN
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement:
"From the moment Donald Trump took office, he and his administration have been on a relentless crusade to make this nation less affordable, less equitable, and less like the America we love with all our hearts. This ongoing government shutdown is simply the culmina more PR
Congressman Cohen Raises Concerns about the Military in Memphis (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cohen Raises Concerns about the Military in Memphis
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In letters to Bondi and Hegseth, seeks answers on how the Memphis Safety Task Force will work
WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth today saying that he learned of their visit to Memphis from the news media, not from their offices, and said he hopes to g more PR
Congressman Costa Releases Statement on Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Costa Releases Statement on Government Shutdown
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FRESNO, Calif. \- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) issued the following statement on the federal government shutdown.
"For weeks, Republicans have refused to work in a bipartisan way to responsibly fund our government and protect Americans' healthcare. Instead, they chose to shut our government down and reject the comprehensive plan more PR
Congressman Espaillat and Assemblymember Gibbs Condemn Trump Administration Halting Vital Funding for New York City Infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Espaillat and Assemblymember Gibbs Condemn Trump Administration Halting Vital Funding for New York City Infrastructure
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WASHINGTON, DC \- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and New York State Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's efforts to freeze funding for New York City transit and infrastructure, including vita more PR
Congressman Ivey Provides Statement on Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Ivey Provides Statement on Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) released the following statement on the shutdown of the federal goverment.
Let's be clear: Republicans own this shutdown. They control the White House, the House, and the Senate. I will not be bullied by President Trump or the Office of Management and Budget. I will continue to fight because more PR
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS 25 HOUSE DEMOCRATS IN REJECTING TRUMP'S MESSAGE TO FLAG OFFICERS, WARNS OF DANGEROUS, UNCONSTITUTIONAL MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS AGAINST U.S. CITIZENS: PRESIDENT CROSSED "BRIGHT RED LINE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS 25 HOUSE DEMOCRATS IN REJECTING TRUMP'S MESSAGE TO FLAG OFFICERS, WARNS OF DANGEROUS, UNCONSTITUTIONAL MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS AGAINST U.S. CITIZENS: PRESIDENT CROSSED "BRIGHT RED LINE"
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Congressman Pat Ryan Leads 25 House Democrats in Rejecting Trump's Message to Flag Officers, Warns of Dangerous, Unconstitutional Military Deployments Against U.S. Citizens: President Crossed "B more PR
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Discusses Rising Utility Costs in Bloomington with Local Leaders and Small Businesses Owners (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Discusses Rising Utility Costs in Bloomington with Local Leaders and Small Businesses Owners
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BLOOMINGTON, IL - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner Koos, State Rep. Sharon Chung, and local small business owners at Windy City Wieners to highlight how rising utility bills are straining families and businesses across more PR
Congressman Thompson Statement on Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Thompson Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - Today, United States Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) released the following statement:
"Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. Yet instead of working together to keep the government open and protect American families, Donald Trump and House Republicans chose to shut it d more PR
Congresswoman Dean's Statement on Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Dean's Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
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Washington D.C. -- Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the Appropriations and Foreign Affairs Committees, released the following statement on today's government shutdown:
"Today, Congress failed its fundamental duty to fund our government -- a responsibility enshrined in Article 1 of the Constitution. This failure more PR
Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove Statement on the Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove Statement on the Republican Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans shutting down the federal government:
"Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have just shut down the federal government. Instead of working across the aisle to protect hea more PR
Congresswoman Lee Statement on Congressional Republicans Shutting Down the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Lee Statement on Congressional Republicans Shutting Down the Government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) released the following statement as Congressional Republicans failed to pass a responsible government funding bill, forcing Americans into a reckless government shutdown:
"For weeks, President Trump and his far-right allies in Congress have refused to work more PR
Congresswoman Luz Rivas: "Republicans own this shutdown and the pain and hardship it will cause for millions of Americans." (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas: "Republicans own this shutdown and the pain and hardship it will cause for millions of Americans."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after Republicans refused to return to Washington to keep the government open and protect healthcare for millions of Americans:
"Donald Trump and Republicans would rather shut down the gover more PR
Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
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Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Tuesday ahead of an anticipated Republican government shutdown at midnight tonight:
"House Democrats have tried to keep government open and lower health care costs, but House Republicans stopped us. Republi more PR
Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Government Shutdown
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FLINT-- Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement on the federal government shutdown, which started at midnight on October 1, 2025.
"My budget priorities are simple: we need to lower costs and make things easier for families in our community. I have put forward solutions to do just that, i more PR
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Statement on Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Statement on Republican Shutdown
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement after Republicans failed to meet Democrats at the table, forcing a government shutdown:
Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said:
"Republicans have shut down our government. Why? Because they refused to work with Democrats to ensure that he more PR
Congresswoman Norma Torres Statement on Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Norma Torres Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
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Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres released the following statement on the federal government shutdown caused by President Trump and Congressional Republicans' refusal to protect healthcare for hard working families:
"Today marks the first day of the government shutdown. President Trump and Congressional more PR
CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CALLS FOR BIPARTISAN NEGOTIATIONS TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSWOMAN PLASKETT CALLS FOR BIPARTISAN NEGOTIATIONS TO AVERT GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
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Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement as government funding is set to expire at midnight tonight, September 30, 2025:
"Republicans control the House of Representatives, Senate, and the White House. Despite the looming government funding deadline, more PR
Congresswoman Pou Condemns Administration Freeze of Gateway Tunnel Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Pou Condemns Administration Freeze of Gateway Tunnel Funding
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), one of two New Jersey members on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today condemned the announcement by the Trump administration that it was freezing federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel, as well as other projects in the Tristate area, to punish t more PR
Congresswoman Ross Statement on Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ross Statement on Republican Shutdown
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Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans shutting down the federal government:
"Let's be abundantly clear - Republicans control the White House, the House, and Senate. They have refused to negotiate with Democrats since day one of this corrupt administration more PR
Congresswoman Schrier's Statement on Beginning of a Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Schrier's Statement on Beginning of a Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08) released the following statement about the beginning of the government shutdown:
"I have always been committed to serving the people of the Eighth District. Over the last few months, it has become abundantly clear that people are struggling with rising costs on eve more PR
Congresswoman Simon's Statement on Federal Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Simon's Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) released the following statement following Congressional Republicans' refusal to pass a bipartisan spending bill that extends Affordable Care Act tax credits and helps lower Americans' health care costs to keep the federal government open:
"At midnight tonight, the federal more PR
Congresswoman Tenney's Statement on Democrat-Led Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Tenney's Statement on Democrat-Led Government Shutdown
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Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) After Senate Democrats blocked a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) to extend the funding deadline, the federal government officially shut down. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney issued the following statement:
"House Republicans did our job. We passed a clean, bipartisan contin more PR
Cornyn Statement on Senate Democrats Shutting Down the Federal Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Statement on Senate Democrats Shutting Down the Federal Government
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Senate Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), once again voted against the clean short-term government funding bill passed by the House of Representatives, ensuring the federal government will shut down today at 12:01AM ET:
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Cornyn, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Counter Foreign Cyber Scams (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Counter Foreign Cyber Scams
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) yesterday introduced the Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization (SCAM) Act, which would counter foreign cyber scams and hold transnational criminal organizations accountable for human trafficking, forced criminality, and cyber-enabled fraud schemes targeting Americans:
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Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Keep Federal Contractors Afloat During Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Keep Federal Contractors Afloat During Government Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto introduced the Emergency Relief for Federal Contractors Act (ERFC), which would allow federal contractors currently working without pay to withdraw funds from their retirement savings without being penalized.
"Federal c more PR
Crapo Statement at Hearing on Taxation of Digital Assets (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Statement at Hearing on Taxation of Digital Assets
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at a hearing on the taxation of digital assets.
As prepared for delivery:
"In recent years, digital assets have emerged to become an important part of our global financial ecosystem.
"Today, we will discuss how our more PR
Davids Statement on Consequential Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Statement on Consequential Government Shutdown
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Today, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement as the federal government ran out of funding, leading to a government shutdown. Davids previously urged House leadership to work across the aisle to safeguard the livelihoods of Kansans and prevent an avoidable shutdown.
"The avoidable government shutdown we're facing is mor more PR
DeGette Statement on Republican-Led Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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DeGette Statement on Republican-Led Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after Republicans in Congress shut the government down.
"Last night, Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans, who control all of Washington, shut the government down because they refuse to work with Democrats to ensure that all Americans have affordable more PR
DeLauro Statement on Vought Raising Energy Prices in Connecticut and Across the Country (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release:
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DeLauro Statement on Vought Raising Energy Prices in Connecticut and Across the Country
This corrupt move is exactly why Russ Vought has been scheming to shut down the government.
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House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) released the following statement on Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought t more PR
DelBene Statement on Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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DelBene Statement on Republican Shutdown
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Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the government shutdown.
"Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House, and have led the country into a government shutdown. Families have been struggling to make ends meet as a direct result of Trump and Republican policies that have raised prices on everyday good more PR
Democrats Chose a Shutdown Over Solutions (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Democrats Chose a Shutdown Over Solutions
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There's no way around it: Democrats have taken their political games too far and shut down the government.
Let me pull back the curtain and explain what's really going on.
Two weeks ago, House Republicans passed a clean continuing resolution (CR). Think of a CR like putting gas in the tank to get to the next station. It's not a permanent fix, but it keeps more PR
Dexter: Trump "is choosing authoritarianism over governance" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Dexter: Trump "is choosing authoritarianism over governance"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement on the first government shutdown in seven years, caused by Trump and congressional Republicans' inability to govern.
"Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House. They could be using that power to make life better for Oregonia more PR
Duckworth Announces Over $3.4 Million in Funding She Secured for Illinois Airports (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Announces Over $3.4 Million in Funding She Secured for Illinois Airports
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September 30, 2025
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $3,427,500 she secured through a Fiscal Year 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending Request will be sent by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration to the Southern Illinois Airport Autho more PR
Duckworth Calls on Hegseth to Resign After Unprecedented, Wasteful and Insulting Speech to Top Military Leadership (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Calls on Hegseth to Resign After Unprecedented, Wasteful and Insulting Speech to Top Military Leadership
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September 30, 2025
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] -- Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement lambasting President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unprecedented, wasteful and insulting speeches to many of our nation's military leaders at g more PR
Duckworth Statement on Harmful Trump-Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Statement on Harmful Trump-Republican Shutdown
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September 30, 2025
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] -- Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement as Donald Trump and Republicans plunge our nation into yet another needless and harmful shutdown:
"Families are staring down a health care crisis of Republicans' own making--and instead of working to save them from that more PR
Duckworth, Durbin Join Booker, Senate Democrats in Urging State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Booker, Senate Democrats in Urging State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza
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September 30, 2025
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] -- U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Senate Democrats, led by U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), in expressing concern and demanding an explanation over the St more PR
Duckworth, Hirono, Underwood Reignite Push to Expand Access to Contraceptive Care for Veterans (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth, Hirono, Underwood Reignite Push to Expand Access to Contraceptive Care for Veterans
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September 30, 2025
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), along with U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), today reintroduced legislation that would improve Veterans' access to contraception and increase effici more PR
Durbin Slams Republican Shutdown And Their Refusal To Negotiate To Reduce Health Care Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Slams Republican Shutdown And Their Refusal To Negotiate To Reduce Health Care Costs
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September 30, 2025
"The next time you're sitting at an airport, and you see your flight delayed, you can thank Donald Trump and the House Republicans, who went on vacation while ruining yours," Durbin said in his speech on the Senate Floor
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-I more PR
Durbin Statement On Republican-Led Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Statement On Republican-Led Government Shutdown
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September 30, 2025
Durbin remains committed to achieving a bipartisan compromise that funds the government and protects the health care of millions of hardworking Americans
WASHINGTON - Tonight, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after Pre more PR
Ernst Works to Protect Tax Dollars for Truly Small American Businesses (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Works to Protect Tax Dollars for Truly Small American Businesses
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) today spoke on the Senate floor about her work to stand up to Beijing, protect American intellectual property, and put our warfighters first.
She pointed out how, even though the SBIR-STTR programs are supposed to be America's seed more PR
Estes Op-ed Celebrates 90 Years of Social Security and Explores How to Strengthen the Agency (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Estes Op-ed Celebrates 90 Years of Social Security and Explores How to Strengthen the Agency
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U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) published an op-ed in the Washington Examiner about the 90th anniversary of Social Security, implementing the Social Security Fairness Act, and how to improve this vital program.
Read the op-ed here or below.
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Following Expiration of Critical Cybersecurity Protections, Peters Calls on Colleagues to Immediately Pass Bipartisan Extension (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Following Expiration of Critical Cybersecurity Protections, Peters Calls on Colleagues to Immediately Pass Bipartisan Extension
Following the expiration of critical cybersecurity protections, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, called on his collea more PR
Gallego Statement on Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Gallego Statement on Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) released the following statement on the federal government shutdown:
"What it comes down to is that Republicans want a $23 billion tax hike on the middle class. Americans are already struggling with rising prices, and the fact that Republicans want to make their monthly bills go up even more shows that they hate w more PR
Gillibrand Releases Statement On Infrastructure Funding Pullback (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Releases Statement On Infrastructure Funding Pullback
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Trump administration's decision to withhold $18 billion in infrastructure funding from New York City for the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 and the more PR
Gillibrand Statement On Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Government Shutdown
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement on the government shutdown:
"Today, President Trump and congressional Republicans proved that they would rather shut down the government than make Americans' health care more affordable.
The reality is, working families are struggling in President Trump's America. Ov more PR
Golden statement on government shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Golden statement on government shutdown
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WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement regarding the government shutdown, which began at 12:01 a.m. today because of Congress' failure to enact legislation funding continued government operations:
"This government shutdown is the result of hardball politics driven by the demands far-left groups are making for Democrati more PR
Graham Statement on President Trump's Efforts to Lower Drug Prices for Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Graham Statement on President Trump's Efforts to Lower Drug Prices for Americans
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after President Trump announced the first agreement with a major pharmaceutical company to level the playing field with other developed nations and provide lower drug prices for Americans.
"I am very pleased President Trump more PR
Heinrich Statement on Trump's Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Statement on Trump's Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after Republicans failed to work with Democrats to pass a bipartisan government funding bill that lowers health care costs and delivers for New Mexicans.
Last Friday in Las Cruces, Heinrich underscored t more PR
Hickenlooper Rejects Republicans' Funding Bill That Fails to Lower Costs for Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Rejects Republicans' Funding Bill That Fails to Lower Costs for Americans
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Hickenlooper: "Republicans Rubber-Stamped an Agenda That'll Make Americans Poorer and Sicker"
Government funding runs out at midnight
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement after he voted against Republicans' latest continuing resolution (CR) to fund the go more PR
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Resume Lifesaving Medical, Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Resume Lifesaving Medical, Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, along with 40 of their Senate Democratic colleagues, called on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to resume the State Department's process for issuing temporary medical and humanitarian visas for civilian more PR
Hirono Statement on Republicans' Government Shut Down (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono Statement on Republicans' Government Shut Down
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) released the following statement after Republicans shut down the federal government by refusing to negotiate a bipartisan funding bill. Republicans' shut down comes as new analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that health care premiums will more than double for millions o more PR
Hirono, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Reject Cash Rewards for January 6 Rioters (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Reject Cash Rewards for January 6 Rioters
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Lawmakers: "Using taxpayer funds to refund January 6 insurrectionists would be an illegal and corrupt abuse of the justice system."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and six colleagues in demanding that the more PR
Horsford: Republicans Shut Down the Government They're Supposed to be Running (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Horsford: Republicans Shut Down the Government They're Supposed to be Running
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) released the following statement as Congressional Republicans failed to fund the federal government despite having unified control of the House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, and the White House.
This marks the first government shutdown since 2018, when Repub more PR
House and Senate Leadership Host Press Conference Marking the Beginning of the Democrat-Led Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House and Senate Leadership Host Press Conference Marking the Beginning of the Democrat-Led Shutdown
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WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune held a press conference this morning alongside House and Senate Leadership from the West Front of the U.S. Capitol to highlight the implications of the reckless Democrat-led government shutdown.
Watch Speaker Joh more PR
House and Senate Leadership Host Press Conference Marking the Beginning of the Democrat-Led Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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House and Senate Leadership Host Press Conference Marking the Beginning of the Democrat-Led Shutdown
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WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune held a press conference this morning alongside House and Senate Leadership from the West Front of the U.S. Capitol to highlight the implications of the reckless Democrat-led government shutdown.
Watch Speaker Johnson's full rema more PR
House Natural Resources Committee Westerman Chair Applauds Trump Administration Action to Unleash American Coal (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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Westerman Applauds Trump Administration Action to Unleash American Coal
Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced new coal leasing opportunities on 13.1 million acres of federal land. These opportunities were made possible by the Natural Resources Title of H.R. 1, the Working Families Tax Cut Law.
House Committee on Natural Resources more PR
House Republicans Block Plan To Keep Government Open, Lower Health Care Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement:
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House Republicans Block Plan To Keep Government Open, Lower Health Care Costs
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Constituent update on the harm a shutdown poses to NY-13 working families, our economy, and our national security.
Dear Constituent,
I wanted to contact you about a potential government shutdown and my ongoing work to protect vital services. Unfortunately, extreme conservatives are trying to force a shutdown, which w more PR
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with Maryland Delegation to Condemn the Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with Maryland Delegation to Condemn the Republican Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered the following remarks at a press conference with Members of Congress in the Maryland Delegation to condemn the Republican government shutdown. Below is a video and transcript of his full remarks:Click here (link is external) to watch a more PR
Hoyer Statement on Republicans' Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer Statement on Republicans' Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement regarding the Republican government shutdown:
"A shutdown is a failure of governance, but that has been this administration's aim from the beginning.
"For more than eight months, Donald Trump and his Majority in Congress have tried to stop the feder more PR
ICYMI: Lankford Calls Out Democrats for Forcing a Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Lankford Calls Out Democrats for Forcing a Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC -- US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Senate Republican Conference Vice Chair, called out Democrats for shutting down the government, arguing they chose political games over keeping it open for hardworking Americans.
"Democrats own this government shutdown. Democrats even voted against simply keeping the govern more PR
ICYMI: Op-Ed by Rep. James Walkinshaw - Russ Vought's Directive to Fire Federal Workers During a Shutdown is Illegal (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025:
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ICYMI: Op-Ed by Rep. James Walkinshaw: Russ Vought's Directive to Fire Federal Workers During a Shutdown is Illegal
In an op-ed published by MSNBC on September 30, 2025, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) underscored how Russ Vought's directive to fire federal workers during a shutdown is political intimidation, illegal, and not valid administrative guidance.
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ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins National Report on Newsmax (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins National Report on Newsmax
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"There is no doubt we are in this position because Democrats care more about politics than they do about the American people."
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined National Report on Newsmax on the first day of a Democrat-led government shutdown. The Senator also discussed a recent Judiciary hearing which addr more PR
ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Sean Hannity to Discuss the Selfish Schumer Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Sean Hannity to Discuss the Selfish Schumer Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Hannity on Fox News to discuss the consequences of a Schumer Shutdown and Democrats' hypocrisy in refusing to keep the government open.
On Democrats' selfish decision to put their radical, far-left base ahead of the American people:
" Look, there more PR
Jayapal Statement on Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement as government funding expired.
"Trump and Republicans control the White House, the House of Representatives, and the Senate, and they have officially chosen to shut down the government rather than deliver health care for the American people.
"Democ more PR
JEFFRIES, SCHUMER STATEMENT ON THE TRUMP SHUTDOWN (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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JEFFRIES, SCHUMER STATEMENT ON THE TRUMP SHUTDOWN
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement:
After months of making life harder and more expensive, Donald Trump and Republicans have now shut down the federal government because they do not want to protect the healthcare of the American pe more PR
JEFFRIES, SCHUMER STATEMENT ON THE TRUMP SHUTDOWN (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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JEFFRIES, SCHUMER STATEMENT ON THE TRUMP SHUTDOWN
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement:
After months of making life harder and more expensive, Donald Trump and Republicans have now shut down the federal government because they do not want to protect the healthcare of the American people. Democrats remain rea more PR
JEFFRIES, SCHUMER STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RETALIATION (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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JEFFRIES, SCHUMER STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RETALIATION
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement:
Donald Trump is once again treating working people as collateral damage in his endless campaign of chaos and revenge. By blocking billions of bipartisan infrastructure dollars for more PR
JEFFRIES, SCHUMER STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RETALIATION (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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JEFFRIES, SCHUMER STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RETALIATION
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement:
Donald Trump is once again treating working people as collateral damage in his endless campaign of chaos and revenge. By blocking billions of bipartisan infrastructure dollars for the Gateway Tunnel and Sec more PR
John James to Refuse Salary During Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. John James, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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John James to Refuse Salary During Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the government shutdown, Rep. John James (MI-10) authored a letter asking for his salary to be withheld for the duration of the shutdown.
With Rep. James' support, House Republicans passed a continuing resolution to keep the government open and operating. In an attempt to push through a $1.5 trillion spending incre more PR
Judiciary Witnesses Expose Manipulated Crime Data, Anti-Victim Judges and Harmful Soft-on-Crime Policies in Democrat-Run Cities (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Judiciary Witnesses Expose Manipulated Crime Data, Anti-Victim Judges and Harmful Soft-on-Crime Policies in Democrat-Run Cities
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WASHINGTON - In response to questioning from Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), witnesses at today's hearing - including the grandmother of a victim of violent crime, a local policeman, federal officers and a state senator - shared their exp more PR
Kennedy introduces resolution urging use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defense (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy introduces resolution urging use of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defense
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WASHINGTON - Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) today introduced a resolution urging all countries and international organizations holding frozen Russian assets to partner with the United States to seize and repurpose these fu more PR
King Votes to Block Trump Administration Attempt to Gut the Federal Government and Essential Services (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King Votes to Block Trump Administration Attempt to Gut the Federal Government and Essential Services
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) voted to keep the government open because a shutdown will give President Trump the ability to do far greater damage - plans he shared in public comments earlier today. A full statement can be found below:
"I just came from the Senate f more PR
Klobuchar, Reed & Colleagues Call for Halt of Argentina Bailout That Will Harm American Farmers (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar, Reed & Colleagues Call for Halt of Argentina Bailout That Will Harm American Farmers
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed is teaming up with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and a dozen of their colleagues in calling on President Trump to immediately halt his plan to send a $20 billion bailout to Arg more PR
Landsman Statement on the Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Landsman Statement on the Government Shutdown
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Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement on the federal government shutdown:
President Trump shut down the government because he refused to work with Democrats.
We're here in D.C., working to get a bipartisan deal done that keeps the federal government running responsibly, protects healthcare, and lo more PR
Larson Calls for Real Negotiations to End Trump Shutdown and Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Calls for Real Negotiations to End Trump Shutdown and Health Care Crisis
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after Senate Republicans rejected a plan to keep government open (link is external). Speaker Johnson previously canceled votes and recessed the House for the week, leaving the nation barreling toward a government shutdown.
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Larson Statement on White House Withdrawal of Embattled Nominee EJ Antoni (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Statement on White House Withdrawal of Embattled Nominee EJ Antoni
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the White House withdrew EJ Antoni's nomination for Commissioner of Labor Statistics. Antoni is a top economist at the Heritage Foundation, a MAGA think tank, and contributed to the more PR
Lawler Strongly Opposes Trump Admin's Move to Cut Transit and Counter-Terror Funding to NY (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Lawler Strongly Opposes Trump Admin's Move to Cut Transit and Counter-Terror Funding to NY
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Washington, D.C. - 10/1/25... The office of Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement regarding recent reports of federal funding reductions negatively impacting New York:
"Congressman Lawler strongly opposes these harmful cuts, which undermine, amongst other things, our counterterror more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNBC: "HEALTHCARE IS NOT AN EXTRANEOUS ISSUE. IT IS A CENTRAL ISSUE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE." (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNBC: "HEALTHCARE IS NOT AN EXTRANEOUS ISSUE. IT IS A CENTRAL ISSUE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE."
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he affirmed Democrats' commitment to protecting the healthcare of the American people in the face of the reckless Republican-caused healthcare crisis.
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA: "REPUBLICANS HAVE SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO WORKING-CLASS AMERICANS" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA: "REPUBLICANS HAVE SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO WORKING-CLASS AMERICANS"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's Good Morning America where he emphasized that Democrats are ready to find a bipartisan agreement that funds the government in a way that improves th more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA: "REPUBLICANS HAVE SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO WORKING-CLASS AMERICANS" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA: "REPUBLICANS HAVE SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO WORKING-CLASS AMERICANS"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's Good Morning America where he emphasized that Democrats are ready to find a bipartisan agreement that funds the government in a way that improves the quality of life and prot more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ATTACK ON REPORTERS IN NEW YORK CITY (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ATTACK ON REPORTERS IN NEW YORK CITY
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Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement:
Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security has been shamefully corrupted to focus more on bullying Americans than defending national security. Today a violent assault by masked agents at the 26 Federal Plaza facility in New York City ended with a j more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES TELLS RALLY: "WE ARE IN THIS FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES TELLS RALLY: "WE ARE IN THIS FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at the Healthcare over Billionaires Rally at the Capitol where he made clear that House Democrats will continue to stand up on behalf of the health, safety and well-being of the American people and fight back against the extreme MAGA Republ more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES TELLS RALLY: "WE ARE IN THIS FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES TELLS RALLY: "WE ARE IN THIS FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at the Healthcare over Billionaires Rally at the Capitol where he made clear that House Democrats will continue to stand up on behalf of the health, safety and well-being of the American people and fight back against the extreme MAGA Republican assault on healthcare more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "OUR VIEW WILL CONTINUE TO BE CANCEL THE CUTS, LOWER THE COST, SAVE HEALTHCARE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "OUR VIEW WILL CONTINUE TO BE CANCEL THE CUTS, LOWER THE COST, SAVE HEALTHCARE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki and CNN's NewsNight with Abby Phillip to emphasize that Democrats are fighting to protect the healthcare of the American people in the face of a reckless Republican government s more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "OUR VIEW WILL CONTINUE TO BE CANCEL THE CUTS, LOWER THE COST, SAVE HEALTHCARE" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "OUR VIEW WILL CONTINUE TO BE CANCEL THE CUTS, LOWER THE COST, SAVE HEALTHCARE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki and CNN's NewsNight with Abby Phillip to emphasize that Democrats are fighting to protect the healthcare of the American people in the face of a reckless Republican government shutdown.
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS IS IMMORAL IN NATURE AND DEMOCRATS ARE FIGHTING HARD TO REVERSE IT" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS IS IMMORAL IN NATURE AND DEMOCRATS ARE FIGHTING HARD TO REVERSE IT"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Clark and Chairman Aguilar where he emphasized that Donald Trump and Republicans have shut down the government instead of working with Democrats who are in Washington, DC more PR
LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS IS IMMORAL IN NATURE AND DEMOCRATS ARE FIGHTING HARD TO REVERSE IT" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS IS IMMORAL IN NATURE AND DEMOCRATS ARE FIGHTING HARD TO REVERSE IT"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Clark and Chairman Aguilar where he emphasized that Donald Trump and Republicans have shut down the government instead of working with Democrats who are in Washington, DC and ready to work to find more PR
Lofgren's Statement on the Republican-Forced Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Lofgren's Statement on the Republican-Forced Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC \- Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) released the following statement after Trump and Republicans in Congress failed to avoid a government shutdown:
"We are now in the first government shutdown in almost seven years, because Trump and congressional Republicans refuse to work with Democrats to preserve the American more PR
Lujan Statement on President Trump's Fourth Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Statement on President Trump's Fourth Government Shutdown
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There Were ZERO Government Shutdowns During the Previous Administration, Senate Democratic Majority
Trump on 9/30/25 : "We can do things during the shutdown that are irreversible and bad for them like cutting vast numbers of people out. Cutting things they like, cutting programs they like. We can do things medically and other way more PR
Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Announcement to Kill New Mexico Jobs, Jack Up Prices (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Statement on Trump Administration Announcement to Kill New Mexico Jobs, Jack Up Prices
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Trump, Vought cause shutdown, use it as pretext to enact their extreme agenda & inflict pain on the American people
President Trump yesterday : "A lot of good can come down from shutdowns. We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn't want."
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) more PR
Markey Joins Warren, Sherrill, 40+ Lawmakers in Renewing Push to Lower Child Care Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey Joins Warren, Sherrill, 40+ Lawmakers in Renewing Push to Lower Child Care Costs
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The Child Care for Every Community Act would ensure half of families nationwide would pay no more than $10 a day for child care and cap child care costs for all families.
Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF)
Washington (September 30, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator El more PR
Markey, Warren, 100+ Members of Congress Warn: Trump Ripping Away Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants Will Devastate Health Care System (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey, Warren, 100+ Members of Congress Warn: Trump Ripping Away Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants Will Devastate Health Care System
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"At a time when President Trump and Republicans in Congress are gutting the health care safety net, prompting hospital and nursing home closures and layoffs across the country, the health care system cannot withstand yet another blow."
Letter Te more PR
McBride: Republican Shutdown Hurts Delaware Families, Threatens Health Care and Local Economy (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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McBride: Republican Shutdown Hurts Delaware Families, Threatens Health Care and Local Economy
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WASHINGTON, DC -- At midnight last night, the federal government shut down after Republican leadership in Congress refused to negotiate in good faith, leaving families in Delaware and across the country to pay the price.
"Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency," said Rep. McBride more PR
McClellan Statement on Impending Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Statement on Impending Government Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on the impending shutdown of the federal government:
"Republicans control both chambers of Congress and the White House. They had every tool at their disposal to avoid a government shutdown. Yet their actions, or lack thereof, these past few week more PR
Menendez Leads NJ Democratic Colleagues in Responding to Trump Administration's Decision to Withhold Funding for Hudson Tunnel Project (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez Leads NJ Democratic Colleagues in Responding to Trump Administration's Decision to Withhold Funding for Hudson Tunnel Project
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led all New Jersey Democratic Members of the House and Senate in responding to the Trump Administration's politically motivated decision to withhold funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project, the largest bi more PR
Merkley, Wyden Urge State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Wyden Urge State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza
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Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern and demanding an explanation for the State Department's recent decision to suspend the issuance of temporary medical and humanitarian visas for civi more PR
Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens on the Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens on the Republican Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens released the following statement on the Republicans' government shutdown:
"My focus is, and always will be, on Michigan. What I hear every single day in Michigan is that families are stretched thin: groceries cost more, gas costs more, and health care costs more. And let's be cl more PR
Minutes After Hosting NJ Town Hall, Senator Kim Brings the Alarm and Worry of Thousands to the Senate Floor, Hours Before GOP Shuts Down the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Minutes After Hosting NJ Town Hall, Senator Kim Brings the Alarm and Worry of Thousands to the Senate Floor, Hours Before GOP Shuts Down the Government
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WASHINGTON D.C. - With less than five hours until the government shut down, Senator Andy Kim hosted a town hall with more than 5, 000 New Jerseyans participating, immediately followed by delivering a speech on the Senate Floor uplifting their calls more PR
Mullin Votes to Keep Government Open, Senate Democrats Embrace a Schumer Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Mullin Votes to Keep Government Open, Senate Democrats Embrace a Schumer Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - At 12:01am today, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats shut down the federal government after refusing to support a clean 7-week funding bill to keep the lights on until November 21 st, 2025.
The clean, responsible continuing resolution (CR) ea more PR
Nadler Statement on Trump Administration Freezing $18 Billion in NYC Infrastructure Funds (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Nadler Statement on Trump Administration Freezing $18 Billion in NYC Infrastructure Funds
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Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement on the Trump administration freezing $18 billion for Hudson tunnel and Second Avenue subway projects:
"The Trump Administration is shamefully freezing funding for two of the most critical infrastructure projects in the nation be more PR
Navigating A Government Shutdown: One-Stop Resource Page (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Navigating A Government Shutdown: One-Stop Resource Page
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A message from Congressman Jamie Raskin:
As of 12:01 AM on October 1, Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have shut down the government.
While I continue to do everything in my power to get government back open for Maryland's Eighth District and America, I want to provide you with the most up-to-date resources and information to hel more PR
Padilla Statement on Trump and Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Statement on Trump and Republican Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) issued the following statement after President Trump and Senate Republicans refused to pass Democrats' continuing resolution that would have protected health care coverage for millions of Americans while averting a government shutdown:
"Republicans have control of Congress and t more PR
Pallone Statement on Trump Admin Official Threatening Hudson Tunnel Funding (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Pallone Statement on Trump Admin Official Threatening Hudson Tunnel Funding
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement after a Trump Administration official claimed federal funds for the Hudson Tunnel Project would be cut off:
"Halting the Hudson Tunnel Project over Trump's fabricated culture war will sabotage thousands of NJ commuters. He has a more PR
Pressley Slams Republicans for Shutting Down Government, Creating Healthcare Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley Slams Republicans for Shutting Down Government, Creating Healthcare Crisis
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement after Republicans chose to shut down the government rather than do their job and work with Democrats to protect families and save healthcare for millions. Earlier this evening, Rep. Pressley rallied with advocates, colleagues, more PR
Quigley Statement on Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Quigley Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
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Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement as the federal government entered a wholly preventable shutdown, driven by the Republican majority's refusal to negotiate with Democrats:
"Republicans had two choices: come to the table with Democrats or shut down the government. They chose to shut it down. America more PR
Ramirez Statement on Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ramirez Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
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Washington, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:
"Over the last 9 months, Donald Trump, the administration, and Congressional Republicans have been clear about their priorities and the pain they are willing to inflict on the American people to benefit their billionaire bosses. And today, that pai more PR
Ranking Member Heinrich Urges Interior Secretary Burgum to Classify Interior Employees as Essential to Protect Access to Public Lands, Keep Americans Safe During Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Heinrich Urges Interior Secretary Burgum to Classify Interior Employees as Essential to Protect Access to Public Lands, Keep Americans Safe During Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is calling on U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to classify the more PR
Ranking Member Heinrich Urges Interior Secretary Burgum to Classify Interior Employees as Essential to Protect Access to Public Lands, Keep Americans Safe During Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025:
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Ranking Member Heinrich Urges Interior Secretary Burgum to Classify Interior Employees as Essential to Protect Access to Public Lands, Keep Americans Safe During Shutdown
Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, is calling on U.S. Dep more PR
Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Cornyn Introduce Bill to Counter Foreign Cyber Scams (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025:
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Ranking Member Shaheen, Senator Cornyn Introduce Bill to Counter Foreign Cyber Scams
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization (SCAM) Act, which would counter foreign more PR
Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Republicans and Donald Trump Shutting Down the Government While Lying About Immigrants (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Republicans and Donald Trump Shutting Down the Government While Lying About Immigrants
Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on President Trump and Congressional Republicans forcing a Federal government shutdown - and l more PR
Ranking Member Waters' Statement on Trump-Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025:
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Ranking Member Waters' Statement on Trump-Republican Government Shutdown
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement in light of the Trump and Republican government shutdown.
"Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have made the reckless more PR
Raskin Statement on MAGA's Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Raskin Statement on MAGA's Government Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement:
"We refuse to vote for a spending bill that locks in savage cuts to the health care of the people and wages war against the middle class. Rather than work with us to extend ACA health insurance tax credits, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and keep hospitals from closing, D more PR
Reed Rolls Out Bipartisan Bill to Increase Free Mobile Cancer Screenings (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Rolls Out Bipartisan Bill to Increase Free Mobile Cancer Screenings
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WASHINGTON, DC - Each year, thousands of Americans die of cancer that was detected too late.
In an effort to help ensure more Americans have access to modern and potentially life-saving health checks and cancer screenings in their own communities, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Roger Marsha more PR
Reed Urges President Trump Not to Force a Federal Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Reed Urges President Trump Not to Force a Federal Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - After President Trump ordered Congressional Republicans to continue rejecting any Democratic input on a continuing resolution, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement:
"President Trump controls every branch of government and his failed policies are about to cause insurance premiums to spike upwards of 75 more PR
RELEASE: Gottheimer Calls for Bipartisan Action to Reopen Government, Extend ACA Tax Credits to Make Health Care Affordable (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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RELEASE: Gottheimer Calls for Bipartisan Action to Reopen Government, Extend ACA Tax Credits to Make Health Care Affordable
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, October 1, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement:
"For weeks, far-right extremists in Congress have refused to work in a bipartisan way to responsibly fund the government and protect families from surg more PR
REMARKS: Ahead of government shutdown, Senator Coons calls out Republicans for shutting down government to keep Americans' health care costs high (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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REMARKS: Ahead of government shutdown, Senator Coons calls out Republicans for shutting down government to keep Americans' health care costs high
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WASHINGTON - Tonight, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) spoke on the Senate floor after two government funding bills failed, criticizing President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress for choosing to shut down the government instead of working more PR
REP LIEU SLAMS TRUMP SHUTDOWN, CALLS ON REPUBLICANS TO SAVE HEALTHCARE (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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REP LIEU SLAMS TRUMP SHUTDOWN, CALLS ON REPUBLICANS TO SAVE HEALTHCARE
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after Donald Trump and House Republicans shut down the federal government.
"Americans are already crushed under the stress of inflation and a weak economy. Now add to that the biggest increase in health insurance costs in 15 years. more PR
Rep. Adam Smith Statement on Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Adam Smith Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) released the following statement after Donald Trump and House Republicans shut down the federal government:
"At midnight last night, the federal government shut down. Let's be clear that Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House, but once again, they have chosen ch more PR
Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Republicans Shutting Down the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Republicans Shutting Down the Government
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement regarding President Trump and Congressional Republicans shutting down the government.
"I do not want a government shutdown, but I refuse to be complicit in the Republicans' reckless plan to raise costs and strip people of more PR
Rep. Austin Scott Reacts to Democrat-Forced Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Austin Scott Reacts to Democrat-Forced Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement regarding the Democrat-Forced Government Shutdown:
" House Republicans did our job 13 days ago when we passed a clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Senate Democrats have made it clear that they are willing to ris more PR
Rep. Burlison: Offices Remain Open to Serve Constituents During Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Burlison: Offices Remain Open to Serve Constituents During Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON - Following the shutdown of the federal government due to Senate Democrats' refusal to negotiate responsibly, Representative Eric Burlison (MO-07) reminded constituents that his offices will remain fully operational to provide assistance.
" House Republicans passed a clean continuing resolution to kee more PR
Rep. Chu's Statement on the Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu's Statement on the Republican Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement on the Republican Government Shutdown:
" Republicans own this shutdown. They control the House, the Senate, and the White House and yet they chose to shut down the government rather than protect affordable health care for millions of Americans. After forcing through a more PR
Rep. Cisneros Statement on Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Cisneros Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Gil Cisneros (CA-31) released the following statement on the Republican shutdown:
"Government funding has officially lapsed and we have entered into a government shutdown, thanks to Republicans' inability to govern. House Republicans canceled the last two work days on the calendar and extended thei more PR
Rep. Cleaver's Statement on Latest Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Cleaver's Statement on Latest Republican Shutdown
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(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the federal government officially shut down for the first time since the last Trump administration.
"With Republicans in control of the House of Representatives, Senate, and White House, I am deeply disappointed that my colleag more PR
Rep. Craig Statement on President Trump and Republicans' Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Craig Statement on President Trump and Republicans' Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on President Trump and Congressional Republicans' failure to fund the government, leading to the first government shutdown in nearly seven years.
"Today, Republicans - who control the House of Representatives, Senate and White House more PR
Rep. Diaz-Balart: Schumer's Shutdown Shows Democrats are in Disarray (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Diaz-Balart: Schumer's Shutdown Shows Democrats are in Disarray
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), and member of the Defense Subcommittee, issued the following statement regarding the government shutdown:
"Make n more PR
Rep. Doggett's Statement on Republicans' Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Doggett's Statement on Republicans' Government Shutdown
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Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email)
Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, released the following statement:
"With complete federal government control, Republicans control this government shutdown. I do not believe we should yield to more PR
Rep. Foushee's Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Foushee's Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC (October 1, 2025) -- Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans shut down the federal government:
"For months, Democrats have made it clear that we are ready to work across the aisle on a bipartisan funding agreement more PR
Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement:
"President Trump and Congressional Republicans have knowingly shutdown the government in order to preserve the disastrous healthcare cuts and make life more expensive for hardworking families.
"While Democrats were here in Washington more PR
Rep. Hoyle Statement on Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Hoyle Statement on Republican Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after Republicans forced a government shutdown at 12:01 am ET this morning:
"This is a Republican shutdown, plain and simple. They control the House, the Senate, and the White House. They have all the political levers and votes to pass a more PR
Rep. Jimmy Gomez Slams Republicans on Shutting Down the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Jimmy Gomez Slams Republicans on Shutting Down the Government
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) issued the following statement after Republicans forced a government shutdown:
"This shutdown didn't have to happen. Democrats came to the table ready to keep the government open and protect critical programs families depend on, but Republicans are no where to be found. Instead of wo more PR
Rep. Jimmy Panetta's Statement on the Shutdown of the United States Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Jimmy Panetta's Statement on the Shutdown of the United States Government
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Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) released the following statement on the shutdown of the United States Government:
"In my limited time in Congress, there have been 29 continuing resolutions (CR) to keep the government open that have been voted on by the U.S. House of Representatives more PR
Rep. Mark Harris Spearheads GOP Effort To Hold Soft-on-Crime Democrat-run Cities Accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mark Harris Spearheads GOP Effort To Hold Soft-on-Crime Democrat-run Cities Accountable
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Representative Mark Harris (NC-08) led a group of 10 House Republicans in introducing legislation targeting crime in Democrat-run cities.
Representative Harris said, "America is facing a crime epidemic. Too often, Democrat-run cities put criminals first and victims last -- Iryna Za more PR
Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on the Republican-Led Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mike Levin's Statement on the Republican-Led Government Shutdown
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October 01, 2025
Washington, D.C.--Tonight, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement regarding the Republican-led government shutdown that started at midnight:
"The government is now shut down because Congressional Republicans and President Trump chose to let it close. Federal workers will miss paychecks, ser more PR
Rep. Mullin Responds to Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Mullin Responds to Republican Government Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Mullin (CA-15) issued the following statement in response to the Republicans' government shutdown:
The federal government has shut down under Republican control of the House, the Senate and the Presidency. Any pain caused by this lapse in critical federal services is placed squarely on President Trump a more PR
Rep. Norcross Releases Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Norcross Releases Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement after President Trump and House Republicans shut down the federal government.
"Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House, and refuse to meet with Democrats to keep the government open. Let me be clear: th more PR
Rep. Robin Kelly on Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Robin Kelly on Republican Shutdown
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) stood up for Americans' healthcare at the Health Care Over Billionaires rally as Republicans march the government toward a shutdown.
"Republicans are in charge of the White House, the Senate, and the House - but they are nowhere to be seen to keep our government open. Democrats have repeatedly offered to negotiate more PR
Rep. Stansbury Stands Strong for New Mexico, Federal Workers, and the American People as Trump and the GOP Shut Down the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Stansbury Stands Strong for New Mexico, Federal Workers, and the American People as Trump and the GOP Shut Down the Government
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement on the shutdown of the federal government after Donald Trump and the Republican-led Congress refused to negotiate to keep the government open and address the imminent hea more PR
REP. STUTZMAN: TIME FOR DEMOCRATS TO COME TO THE NEGOTIATING TABLE (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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REP. STUTZMAN: TIME FOR DEMOCRATS TO COME TO THE NEGOTIATING TABLE
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03), member of the House Budget Committee and House Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement on government funding expiring:
"Democrats had plenty of opportunities over the past month to act in good faith and keep the government open," said Rep. more PR
Rep. Summer Lee Statement on Republican-induced Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Summer Lee Statement on Republican-induced Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - October 1, 2025 -- Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued the following statement on the Republican-induced federal government shutdown:
"This Republican-induced government shutdown was preventable. Trump and Republicans slashed Medicaid in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act and refused to ext more PR
Rep. Tokuda's Statement on Federal Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Tokuda's Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) released the following statement after Republicans, who control the White House and Congress, refused to work with Democrats to keep the federal government open.
"Today, hardworking people across the nation are facing the damaging effects of Republican-led chaos and dysfunction. While H more PR
Rep. Walkinshaw Calls Out Vought's Mass Layoff Threats As Illegal (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025:
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Walkinshaw Calls Out Vought's Mass Layoff Threats As Illegal
Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following statement condemning OMB Director Russ Vought's escalating threats to carry out mass firings of federal workers in the event of a government shutdown:
"Russ Vought is giving away the game. more PR
Rep. Waters: Day 1 of the Trump-Republican Shutdown - How Will the Trump-Republican Shutdown Hurt Renters and Homeowners in Flood-Prone Communities? (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on Oct. 1, 2025:
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The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a critical lifeline for millions of American homeowners, renters, and businesses in flood-prone areas. As climate change increases the frequency and severity of storms, floods are becoming more destructive and widespread, even in areas that historically haven't seen such risks. NFIP more PR
Representative Tran Issues Statement After Republicans Force Federal Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representative Tran Issues Statement After Republicans Force Federal Government Shutdown
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Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) released the following statement after Republicans failed to negotiate a bipartisan government funding package for Fiscal Year 2026, triggering a government shutdown.
"President Trump and Congressional Republicans have failed the American people and ref more PR
Rosen Delivers Floor Speech Honoring Victims of 1 October Shooting in Las Vegas & Calls on Congress to Pass Bump Stock Ban (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Delivers Floor Speech Honoring Victims of 1 October Shooting in Las Vegas & Calls on Congress to Pass Bump Stock Ban
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Watch the full speech HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) delivered a floor speech to mark the 1 October shooting in Las Vegas. In her speech, Senator Rosen honored the 60 lives lost as a result of the tragedy and highlighted how Nevada was forever changed by more PR
Rosen Slams Washington Republicans for Continuing to Oppose Deal to Reopen Government & Prevent Massive Spike in Health Care Costs (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Slams Washington Republicans for Continuing to Oppose Deal to Reopen Government & Prevent Massive Spike in Health Care Costs
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, during the first day of the Washington Republicans' government shutdown, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement slamming Republicans and President Trump for their refusal to address the nation's health care crisis. Senator more PR
Sanchez, Neal, Sewell call on Congress to reauthorize AGOA (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sanchez, Neal, Sewell call on Congress to reauthorize AGOA
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WASHINGTON-- Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.), Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), and Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) released the following statement on the importance of reauthorizing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA):
"The United St more PR
Scanlon Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Scanlon Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement after President Trump and House Republicans shut down the government instead of working with Democrats to protect Americans' health care.
"Let me be very clear: The federal government officially ran out of funding at midnight - after Rep more PR
SCHNEIDER SLAMS REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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SCHNEIDER SLAMS REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement on the Republican shutdown that leaves millions of Americans with rising healthcare costs.
"President Trump and Congressional Republicans just purposefully shut the government down - putting our economy, security, and critical government services at risk. They did so simply to protec more PR
Scott Statement on GOP Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Scott Statement on GOP Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the federal government entered a shutdown:
"Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. Congressional Democrats are in Washington ready to negotiate to keep the government open, while protecting the health care of the Ameri more PR
Sen. Cruz Statement on Sen. Schumer's Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Cruz Statement on Sen. Schumer's Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after Democrats made it clear they will force a government shutdown:
Sen. Cruz said, " Senator Schumer and the Democrats have made it clear that they intend to shut down the federal government. Their demands include taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal aliens more PR
Sen. Peters Again Urges Senate to Extend Critical Cybersecurity Protections Before They Expire (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Peters Again Urges Senate to Extend Critical Cybersecurity Protections Before They Expire
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Provisions that Have Safeguarded Against Cyberattacks for 10 Years Are Set to Expire Oct 1
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On the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and more PR
Sen. Whitehouse Condemns Trump's Corrupt Subsidizing of Coal Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse Condemns Trump's Corrupt Subsidizing of Coal Industry
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced a $625 million subsidy for coal-fired power plants, a raft of regulatory more PR
Senate Democrats Block Second Clean Funding Measure, Causing Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Senate Democrats Block Second Clean Funding Measure, Causing Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - For the second time in as many weeks, Senate Democrats blocked a clean, short-term continuing resolution (CR) to keep the government funded through Nov. 21, initiating a government shutdown and cutting off access to many programs and services. Because the CR previously passed the House of Repr more PR
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Grassley Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Trump Administration Efforts to Reduce Violent Crime (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Sept. 30, 2025, at a hearing entitled "Time Change: Blue City Chaos and Tragedy - How the Trump Administration is Addressing the Human Cost of Soft On Crime Policies":
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Today's hearing will examine the human costs of soft-on-crime policies and the Trump Administration's efforts to reduce violent crime.
It's been over a month since the Trump Administr more PR
Senator Baldwin Releases Statement as Republicans Put Government on Collision Course for Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Senator Baldwin Releases Statement as Republicans Put Government on Collision Course for Shutdown
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# WATCH : SENATOR BALDWIN TALKS TO WISCONSINITES ABOUT KEEPING THE GOVERNMENT OPEN AND REPUBLICANS' LOOMING HEALTH CARE PRICE HIKES
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) released the following statement after President Donald Trump and Republicans put Congress on the path to a gov more PR
Senator Blunt Rochester Calls Out Republicans for Skipping Town Instead of Avoiding Shutdown on MSNBC (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Calls out Republicans for Skipping Town Instead of Avoiding Shutdown on MSNBC
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today joined MSNBC's Ana Cabrera Reports to call out Republicans for skipping town instead of working to avoid a shutdown. Last night, just before the Republican shutdown began, Blunt Rochester released a statement decrying Republican more PR
Senator Coons statement on likely Republican government shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senator Coons statement on likely Republican government shutdown
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican funding bill, which failed on a nearly party-line vote, 55-45. The federal government is set to shut down at midnight tonight barring further action:
"As I just said on the floor of the Senate, tonight's fight is more PR
Senator Hassan Statement on Federal Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Senator Hassan Statement on Federal Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today issued the following statement after voting for a proposal to keep the federal government open and protect access to health care:
"The American people want to be able to afford health care and they want to keep the federal government open. I voted today for a bill that would have more PR
Senator Markey Statement on Trump/MAGA Republican Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Statement on Trump/MAGA Republican Shutdown
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Washington (October 1, 2025) -- Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after Republicans chose to shut the government down rather than make a deal with Democrats to protect health care for millions of Americans, including more than 660,000 Massachusetts residents.
"Make no mistake: Donald Trump owns more PR
Senator Marshall Introduces Legislation to Restore Sanity to our Passport System (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall Introduces Legislation to Restore Sanity to our Passport System
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Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), introduced the Passport Sanity Act, a bill to support President Trump and Secretary Rubio's efforts to ground passports and other State Department documents in biological reality.
This legislation would prohibit the Secretary of State from issu more PR
Senator Marshall: Chuck Schumer is Afraid That AOC Will Primary Him (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Chuck Schumer is Afraid That AOC Will Primary Him
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Senator Marshall Joins Bloomberg to Discuss the Ongoing Budget Fight with Senate Democrats
Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Bloomberg's Balance of Power to discuss the ongoing budget battle with Senate Democrats, what the off-ramp from the shutdown might be, and the announcement fro more PR
Senator Marshall: Schumer Chose His Political Livelihood (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall: Schumer Chose His Political Livelihood
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Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss the Democrat Shutdown
Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Newsmax to discuss the ongoing budget battle with Senate Democrats and why Chuck Schumer is choosing to shut down the government.
Click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full more PR
Senator Murkowski Welcomes Temporary Funding for Some Alaska Public Media Stations, But Warns the Job Isn't Done (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murkowski Welcomes Temporary Funding for Some Alaska Public Media Stations, But Warns the Job Isn't Done
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Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today welcomed the news that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) will provide temporary funding for fourteen Tribal and Native serving public broadcasting stations in Alaska. This announcement follows Congress' rescission of $1.1 billio more PR
Senator Murray Calls on Trump, Republicans to Finally Get Serious, Work With Democrats to Reopen Government & Prevent Americans' Health Care Costs From Skyrocketing (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025:
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Senator Murray Calls on Trump, Republicans to Finally Get Serious, Work with Democrats to Reopen Government & Prevent Americans' Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing
Murray: "It is not even one day after Republicans chose to shut down the government instead of making any sort of progress on stopping health care premiums from skyrocke more PR
Senator Murray Comments After Republicans Push Country Into Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Comments After Republicans Push Country Into Shutdown
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Murray: "People are about to get completely priced out of their coverage and Republicans are sitting on their hands. Worse than that, they are reveling in this shutdown."
ICYMI : New Kaiser Family Foundation analysis finds premiums on the ACA marketplaces will, on average, more than double next year if Republicans refuse t more PR
Senator Murray Joins WA State Insurance Commissioner, WA Small Business Owner Who Relies on ACA Tax Credits to Drive Home Why Democrats are Fighting to Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Joins WA State Insurance Commissioner, WA Small Business Owner Who Relies on ACA Tax Credits to Drive Home Why Democrats are Fighting to Prevent Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing
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NEW FROM KFF : ACA Marketplace Premium Payments Would More than Double on Average Next Year if Republicans Refuse to Join Democrats to Save Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
ICYMI : Senator Murray Comments more PR
Senator Murray Statement on Trump & Vought Taking Action to Raise Americans' Costs, Kill Jobs, & Hurt People - Including in WA (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025:
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Senator Murray Statement on Trump & Vought Taking Action to Raise Americans' Costs, Kill Jobs, & Hurt People - Including in WA
Trump, Vought cause shutdown, use it as pretext to enact their extreme agenda & inflict pain on the American people
President Trump yesterday: "A lot of good can come down from shutdowns. We can get rid of more PR
Senator Murray Statement on Trump & Vought Taking Action to Raise Americans' Costs, Kill Jobs, & Hurt People--Including in WA (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Statement on Trump & Vought Taking Action to Raise Americans' Costs, Kill Jobs, & Hurt People--Including in WA
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Trump, Vought cause shutdown, use it as pretext to enact their extreme agenda & inflict pain on the American people
President Trump yesterday : "A lot of good can come down from shutdowns. We can get rid of a lot of things that we didn't want."
Washington, D.C. - Toda more PR
Senator Murray Takes to Floor to Lay Out How Republicans Are Forcing a Shutdown, Refusing to Prevent Americans' Health Care Costs from Exploding (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Takes to Floor to Lay Out How Republicans Are Forcing a Shutdown, Refusing to Prevent Americans' Health Care Costs from Exploding
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Murray: "President Trump and Republicans in Congress would rather shut down the government than have serious negotiations to lower costs, save health care, and prevent a shutdown."
Murray: "Instead of talking with us about addressing health care fro more PR
Shaheen Statement on Hegseth Publicity Stunt at Quantico (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Statement on Hegseth Publicity Stunt at Quantico
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement:
"Today's gathering proved to be nothing more than a waste of our generals' time and American taxpayer money. This stunt reflects a Secretary who is primarily concerned with his publi more PR
Sherrill Slams Republican Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Sherrill Slams Republican Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement after Donald Trump and Washington Republicans sent the federal government into a total shutdown:
"Washington Republicans have once again shown they're willing to turn their backs on the American people in order to blindly follow Donald Trump's demands. Inste more PR
Smith, Houlahan Condemn Trump Administration's Waste of Time, Resources, and Money on Culture War Pep Rally (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Smith, Houlahan Condemn Trump Administration's Waste of Time, Resources, and Money on Culture War Pep Rally
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Penn.), Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, released the following joint statement in response to Secretary of Defense Pete more PR
Speaker Johnson: How Long Will Democrats Let Chuck Schumer Lead Their Party Off a Cliff? (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: How Long Will Democrats Let Chuck Schumer Lead Their Party Off a Cliff?
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WASHINGTON -- After Senate Democrats voted to shut down the government last night, Speaker Johnson joined Good Morning America on ABC News and Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to encourage Senate Democrats to reject their far-left base and vote to reopen the government.
Watch Speaker John more PR
Speaker Johnson: How Long Will Democrats Let Chuck Schumer Lead Their Party Off a Cliff? (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Speaker Johnson: How Long Will Democrats Let Chuck Schumer Lead Their Party Off a Cliff?
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WASHINGTON -- After Senate Democrats voted to shut down the government last night, Speaker Johnson joined Good Morning America on ABC News and Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to encourage Senate Democrats to reject their far-left base and vote to reopen the government.
Watch Speaker Johnson on ABC News more PR
STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON REPUBLICANS' DECISION TO SHUT DOWN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON REPUBLICANS' DECISION TO SHUT DOWN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
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(Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to Republicans' decision to force a government shutdown:
"I am deeply frustrated. President Trump and Republican leaders continue to prioritize tax breaks for their billionaire friends above the nee more PR
STATEMENT: Gottheimer Statement on Trump Administration's Attacks on Gateway Project (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Gottheimer Statement on Trump Administration's Attacks on Gateway Project
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NORTH JERSEY -- Today, October 1, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's attacks on the Gateway Project:
"This has to be a joke. Donald Trump's attack on the Gateway Train Tunnel is not only an assault on mass transit, but it's also an at more PR
STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Blasts Republicans' Refusal to Negotiate as Fourth Government Shutdown Under President Trump Begins (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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STATEMENT: Sen. Schiff Blasts Republicans' Refusal to Negotiate as Fourth Government Shutdown Under President Trump Begins
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Schiff: "We are ready to negotiate an end to this. We want to see an end to this. Democrats didn't want to see a shutdown at all, but it requires the Republicans to come to the table."
Washington, D.C. - At midnight today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released a vide more PR
Thune: Democrats Are Full Speed Ahead in the Wrong Direction (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune: Democrats Are Full Speed Ahead in the Wrong Direction
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Click here to watch the video.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Mr. President, here we are.
"Democrats have bowed to the far left, and they've shut down the federal government.
"As of this morning, cr more PR
Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day One (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day One
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Click here t o watch the video.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a bicameral press conference with congressional Republican leadership:
Thune's remarks below (as delivered):
"Well, thank you, Mr. Speaker and our House colleagues, for doing the work.
"You sent us a clean continuing resolution.
"Unfortunately, we more PR
Trump and Vought Illegally Defund Nonpartisan Government Watchdogs (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025:
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Trump and Vought Illegally Defund Nonpartisan Government Watchdogs
House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro issued the following statement on President Trump and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought unilaterally and unlawfully defunding the Council of the Inspectors General on Integri more PR
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Republican Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Statement on Republican Health Care Crisis
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement on the Republican Health Care Crisis:
"House Democrats are urging Republicans in Congress and President Trump to cancel the health care cuts, lower costs and address the burgeoning health care crisis. We must work together to extend Affordable more PR
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Applauds Judiciary Committee's Advancement of Alabama's U.S. District Court Judicial Nominees (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Applauds Judiciary Committee's Advancement of Alabama's U.S. District Court Judicial Nominees
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WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today attended a Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting where the committee voted to advance several of President Donald Trump's nominees for federal judgeships, including three nominees for judicial vacancies in Ala more PR
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Highlights Deadly Consequences of Soft-on-Crime Policies in Democrat-Led Cities (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Highlights Deadly Consequences of Soft-on-Crime Policies in Democrat-Led Cities
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'Let's be clear--the problem that we're facing today was created by blue cities'
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) participated in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to address the problem of crime in Democrat-run cities across the country. Witnesses in the hearing include more PR
Van Hollen: "Senate Republicans Just Voted to Shut Down the Government" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen: "Senate Republicans Just Voted to Shut Down the Government"
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Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following video on Republicans' vote to shut down the government:
A transcript of the video follows:
"Senate Republicans just voted to shut down the government. They voted against our proposal to keep the government open without giving Donald Trump a blank che more PR
VIDEO: Blackburn, Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor Discuss Crime Crackdown in Memphis (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: Blackburn, Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor Discuss Crime Crackdown in Memphis
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) spoke with Tennessee State Senator Brent Taylor during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing titled " Blue City Chaos and Tragedy: How the Trump Administration is Addressing the Human Cost of Soft On Crime Policies." They discussed the la more PR
VIDEO: In Floor Speech, Senator Rosen Blasts Washington Republicans for Shutting Down the Government, Refusing to Fix Health Care Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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VIDEO: In Floor Speech, Senator Rosen Blasts Washington Republicans for Shutting Down the Government, Refusing to Fix Health Care Crisis
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Watch Senator Rosen's Remarks HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) spoke on the floor of the Senate about the government shutdown being caused by Washington Republicans' refusal to work in a bipartisan way to stop a massive spike in health more PR
Vindman Releases Statement on Extreme Washington Republicans' Reckless Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Vindman Releases Statement on Extreme Washington Republicans' Reckless Government Shutdown
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Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement after House Republicans forced the federal government to shut down at midnight.
"Virginia is home to tens of thousands of federal workers, contractors, and service members who keep our country running. Tonight, more PR
Walberg Statement on Lapse in Appropriations (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Walberg Statement on Lapse in Appropriations
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Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) released the following statement regarding the lapse in government appropriations.
"Nearly two weeks ago, House Republicans passed a clean continuing resolution to keep the government open for hardworking Americans and avoid a costly government shutdown," said Rep Walberg. "However, Democrats in the Senate refused to pas more PR
Warren On Republicans' Government Shutdown: Democrats Want to Save Health Care, Only Republicans Stand in the Way (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren On Republicans' Government Shutdown: Democrats Want to Save Health Care, Only Republicans Stand in the Way
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"Democrats want to keep the government open AND we want rollbacks of the Republican cuts that will cost 15 million Americans their health care coverage and drive up insurance costs for everyone else."
"This isn't partisan. This is a righteous fight on behalf of everyone who more PR
Warren, Democrats Press Trump on Possible Plans to Raise Social Security Retirement Age (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Democrats Press Trump on Possible Plans to Raise Social Security Retirement Age
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"Americans deserve to retire with dignity--not spend their retirement struggling to make ends meet."
Trump's Social Security head recently said raising retirement age is on the table
Text of Letter (PDF)
Washington, D.C. \- U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), more PR
WATCH: Ahead of Shutdown, Pressley Rallies with Advocates, Demands GOP Protect Healthcare & Keep Government Open (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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WATCH: Ahead of Shutdown, Pressley Rallies with Advocates, Demands GOP Protect Healthcare & Keep Government Open
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Republicans are Threatening to Shut Down the Government at Midnight, Exacerbate Republican Health Care Crisis
"I'm not going quietly into the night while Republicans make our families poor, sicker, hunger and more vulnerable, all in the name of so called 'efficiency.'... I see you. I' more PR
Welch Statement on the Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Statement on the Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) tonight released a statement following Senate Republicans' failure to negotiate with Democrats to fund the government:
"Nobody wants a shutdown--it is damaging to our economy, to federal workers, and to the foundation of our democracy. A shutdown, ultimately, is a failure of the Legislative and Executi more PR
Whip Clark: GOP Health Care Cuts Are "Morally Bankrupt" (10)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Whip Clark: GOP Health Care Cuts Are "Morally Bankrupt"
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) stood with Reps. Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-3), Grace Meng (NY-6), Yvette Clarke (NY-9), House Democratic Women Members, and a coalition of women from across the country to denounce Republicans' continued attacks on working families' health care. Below are excerpts fro more PR
Whitehouse Slams Miserable Trump Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Whitehouse Slams Miserable Trump Shutdown
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Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today released the followingstatement after Republicans voted down a Democratic proposal to keep the government open:
"Trump and his creepy billionaire backers are trying to swamp the country in chaos, this time by shuttering the federal government. Republicans may control the White House, more PR
Wyden, Warner, Schumer, Ossoff Lead Senate Resolution to Overturn Harmful Marketplace Rule That Will Drive Up Health Care Costs and Threaten Coverage for 1.8 Million Americans (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025:
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Wyden, Warner, Schumer, Ossoff Lead Senate Resolution to Overturn Harmful Marketplace Rule that Will Drive Up Health Care Costs and Threaten Coverage for 1.8 Million Americans
Sykes leads effort in the House to block rule that will raise premiums and out-of-pocket costs for working families by billions of dollars
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