| Dec. 8, 2021
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"Our Kids Aren't Cash Cows": At Hearing with Head of Instagram, Klobuchar Highlights Urgent Need for Reforms
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "The idea that we're going to leave some of the largest companies in the world to self-regulate is just plain crazy. That's why I'm introducing bipartisan legislation to hold huge social media corporations accountable."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Today's hearing with the CEO of Instagram made it clear -- large social media companies are not going to self-regulate. That's why I'm working on bills like the DETOUR Act and the SAFE TECH Act. It's time to ensure actual accountability for manipulative design."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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DAVIDS JOINS PRESIDENT BIDEN TO TOUT INFRASTRUCTURE BILL IN KANSAS CITY
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Rep. Sharice Davids
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Gov. Ricketts Announces Alex Allen Reuss as Director of Strategic Communications
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Sen. Pete Ricketts
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Questioned the head of Instagram abt algorithm transparency for consumers. We know algorithms are meant to keep people on platforms longer, & a big part of that is pushing similar content over & over to keep users hooked -- creating bubbles of information & deepening polarization."
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Sen. John Thune
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Chances are you've seen a #darkpattern online -- a deceptive internet mechanism used to trap you into clicking, buying, or signing up for something you don't want. I'm reintroducing a bill to prevent these with @SenatorFischer , @amyklobuchar , and @SenatorJohnThune."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Senator Markey's Statement on Senate Confirmation of Jessica Rosenworcel as FCC Chairwoman
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Cantwell Commends Confirmation of Jessica Rosenworcel as First Woman to Lead Federal Communications Commission
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Rep. Allen Supports National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Rick Allen
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "Virginia native Andre Douglas was selected as one of @NASA 's newest class of astronauts who will journey to the Moon, Mars and beyond! Andre, thank you for representing our Commonwealth so brilliantly as we continue to make scientific discoveries through space exploration!"
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "Breaking: We just confirmed Jessica Rosenworcel to be Chair of the @FCC She's set herself apart as one of America's leading champions for a more affordable and accessible high-speed internet Under her leadership, the FCC will make immense progress to address the digital divide"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Klobuchar Statement on Senate Confirmation of Jessica Rosenworcel to be FCC Commissioner
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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Peters Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Coordination on Strengthening Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| Dec. 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Facebook needs to be held accountable, but I fear that Section 230 will once again be used to immunize platforms from the real world harms they cause or exacerbate. That's why we need to enact laws like my SAFE TECH Act with @maziehirono"
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Dec. 5, 2021
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Tweet - "As home to @NASAKennedy , Florida has made countless contributions to U.S. superiority in space. I joined @marcorubio & colleagues to introduce this good bill to strengthen our global competitiveness in the space industry, help maintain facilities & improve mission effectiveness."
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Sen. Rick Scott
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| Dec. 5, 2021
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Schumer: A Key to Controlling Omicron is the At-Home Test; Senator Urges Surge of At Home Tests to New York Community Health Centers & Mobile Sites so People Can Just Pick One Up--And They Should Be Free for Everyone
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 5, 2021
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Tweet - "473,000 Virginians lack access to high-speed broadband. Our bipartisan infrastructure law is going to change that."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Dec. 4, 2021
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Tweet - "Thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure law, every week is infrastructure week. And in Washington state, you should expect new and repaired roads, more public transit, increased access to affordable broadband, new jobs, and so much more thanks to this historic law."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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ICYMI: Vice President Harris, Rep. Adams and Sec. Buttigieg Visited Charlotte and Laid Out How The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Benefit North Carolinians
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Rep. Alma Adams
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Shutdown of Phonelines
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Sen. Bill Cassidy, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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English/Español: Bipartisan Group of Senators Recognizes Significant Contributions of the Arecibo Telescope
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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HYDE-SMITH JOINS RUBIO ON A TWO-YEAR RENEWAL OF NASA PROPERTY LEASE PROGRAM
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Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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Hickenlooper, Bennet Welcome First Funding Headed to Colorado from Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
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Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Extend NASA's Enhanced Use Leasing Authority
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Sen. Rick Scott, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority House Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of Senate; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of Senate - Semiconductor Chip Shortage and Domestic Production
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Rep. Rashida Tlaib, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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Blackburn & Blumenthal To Hold Hearing With Instagram CEO On Social Media's Impact On Children
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader Senate - Semi-Conductor Chip Crisis
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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Letter to Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner for Internal Revenue Service - Telephone Service
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Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Chairman Beyer Opening Statement for Hearing on Astro2020 Decadal Survey
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Rep. Donald Beyer
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Tweet - "It's time to hold big tech accountable. Grateful my friend @RepMcEachin is leading the charge on our SAFE TECH Act today in the House, and ready to get it done in the Senate alongside @maziehirono and @amyklobuchar -- we need to take action and reform section 230."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Van Hollen, Clarke Introduce Bicameral Bill to Protect Consumers from Online Free Trial Scams
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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VIDEO: Peters Convenes Roundtable with Experts to Discuss Reforms to Ensure Federal Agencies Can Quickly and Securely Adopt Cloud Technology
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Sen. Gary Peters
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "I worked to make sure the American Rescue Plan included funding for the CDC to conduct, expand, and improve sequencing, so we can better identify how this virus changes over time, especially as we face emerging variants like Omicron."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Drunk driving causes more than 10,000 deaths every year. Too many families have felt the pain of losing a loved one this way. Our bipartisan infrastructure law uses new technology to stop those drivers and help save lives and prevent injuries."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Klobuchar, Thune Announce Commerce Committee Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Cybersecurity Risks"
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Hickenlooper, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect & Expand Rural Broadband Access
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Sen. John Hickenlooper
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| Nov. 30, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration -
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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| Nov. 29, 2021
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Blumenthal, Schumer, Lujan & Tonko Announce Bicameral Legislation to Stop Cyber Grinches from Stealing Christmas
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Nov. 29, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice President United States of America - U.S. Interests in Space
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| Nov. 29, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States of America - National Space Council
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Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
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| Nov. 29, 2021
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Tweet - "What if instead of helping billionaires fund their space hobby, we invested in working people here on Earth?"
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Sen. Bernie Sanders
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| Nov. 29, 2021
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Tweet - "NEW: My op-ed on how the bipartisan infrastructure bill will benefit Minnesota's rural communities. From improving our roads and bridges to expanding broadband access, this legislation is a historic investment in our rural economies."
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Nov. 29, 2021
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Peters, Dingell, Raimondo Host Roundtable in Michigan About Semiconductor Chip Shortage
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| Nov. 24, 2021
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Blackburn Gives Parents Tips For Protecting Children Online
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn
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| Nov. 24, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Cornyn, Doggett, McCaul, Texas Colleagues Urge Commerce Secretary Raimondo to Consider Texas for Key Semiconductor Production Sites
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Rep. Michael Cloud, ...
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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McCaul congratulates Samsung on new Taylor, TX semiconductor facility
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Rep. Michael McCaul
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Klobuchar, Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect, Expand Rural Broadband Access
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Sen. John Thune, ...
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "In rural Minnesota, an estimated 16 percent of households lack broadband at baseline speeds. Now that the bipartisan infrastructure bill has been signed into law, we can fix that!"
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Letter to Susan Wojcicki, COO YouTube - Aiding China Censorship of Sexual Assault
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Letter to Anthony S. Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Senator Markey Queries Biden Administration on Ongoing Efforts to Develop Universal Coronavirus Vaccine
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Sen. Ed Markey
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Carper, Carney, Coons, Blunt Rochester Host USDOT Deputy Secretary Trottenberg to Tout Delaware Wins in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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Sen. Chris Coons, ...
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| Nov. 22, 2021
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Misleading Targeted Ad Policies
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Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
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| Nov. 22, 2021
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Senators' Statement on FCC Approval of Verizon's Acquisition of Tracfone
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Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
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| Nov. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Americans have benefited from telehealth during the pandemic & have come to rely on it to access care. This funding will help @RegionsHospital expand its services and meet the needs of its patients with chronic conditions."
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar
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| Nov. 22, 2021
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U.S. House Passes Sen. Ossoff's Industrial Energy-Efficient Technology Act
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Sen. Jon Ossoff
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| Nov. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "With the passage of the infrastructure bill, over $65B is on its way to households nationwide, ensuring communities in NY and across America have access to affordable high-speed internet, digital skills and digital literacy education, and existing programs to connect rural areas."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "On Long Island, 13 school districts were hit by cyber-attacks & data breaches between 2018 and 2020 I worked hard to include a new $1B cybersecurity grant program in the infrastructure bill to help protect & prevent future cyber-attacks on schools in Long Island, NY, and the US"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "More than 13% of Wisconsin residents live in areas where they frankly don't have an acceptable internet connection. Our bipartisan infrastructure legislation expands access to affordable and reliable broadband for families, students, small businesses, and farmers."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Wasserman Schultz Joins Democrats to Pass Historic Build Back Better Legislation
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "Thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure law, more families in the Yakima Valley will finally get connected to high-speed internet, Sound Transit will expand light rail options in Puget Sound, electric vehicle charging stations will be built across our state, and so much more."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Senator Reverend Warnock Shares Stories of Georgians Without Broadband, Secures Commitment to Connect Every Georgian to the Internet
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Sen. Raphael Warnock
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "I've said it over and over again -- in 2021, broadband is a necessity. I'm proud that the bipartisan infrastructure law is delivering at least $100 million to extend it to so many more Virginians."
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Sen. Mark Warner
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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CONGRESSMAN GONZALEZ AND COMMERCE SECRETARY TOUT BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL
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Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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Kennedy Introduces Bill to Hold Foreign Cyber Criminals Accountable
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Sen. John Kennedy
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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Tweet - "Over 300,000 Wisconsinites lack access to broadband -- many of them living in our rural communities. With our bipartisan infrastructure legislation, they'll finally gain the access they need to live their lives, operate their businesses, run the farm, and study for school."
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Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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Klobuchar, Smith Announce Federal Funding for Regions Hospital Telehealth Services
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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RELEASE: GOTTHEIMER PUSHES FOR CLEAN AIR, CLEAN WATER, CLIMATE PROTECTIONS, AND LEAD PIPE REPLACEMENT FOR NORTH JERSEY FAMILIES
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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Bennet, Sasse Seek to Strengthen U.S. Tech Leadership in Annual Defense Spending Bill
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Sen. Michael Bennet
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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Co-Chairs of the COVID-19 Global Vaccination Caucus Welcome Administration's Plans to Expand Vaccine Production Capacity
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Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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Cornyn Urges House to Pass Funding for Critical Semiconductor Legislation
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| Nov. 18, 2021
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Wyden, Lummis, Khanna and Meijer Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to End Warrantless Searches of Automobile Data and Protect Americans' Rights
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| Nov. 17, 2021
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Pelosi, Schumer Joint Statement on Bicameral Agreement to Conference the Senate-Passed United States Innovation and Competition Act
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi
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| Nov. 17, 2021
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Neguse Introduces Bicameral Cybersecurity Initiatives to Secure Supply Chains and Equip State and Local Governments
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Rep. Joe Neguse
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| Nov. 17, 2021
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FIVE BILIRAKIS BILLS MOVE FORWARD
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Rep. Gus Bilirakis
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