Ben Kamens
@beekamens.bsky.social
Comms & Policy on Capitol Hill. Not my first time here—trust the process. @Wawa enthusiast. Decisions are made by those who show up. (Opinions my own.) #GoBirds
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The President promised to cut energy bills in half. Instead, reckless tariffs and the war on cheaper energy is causing them to soar.
80 Million Americans are struggling to pay their utility bills—forced to decide between heat, food, medicine and housing. We need an all of the above energy strategy.
80 Million Americans are struggling to pay their utility bills—forced to decide between heat, food, medicine and housing. We need an all of the above energy strategy.
Fuel And Energy Prices Up Across The Board
Fuel and energy prices continue to rise this year despite claims to the contrary. The rise in diesel and electricity prices is particularly concerning.
www.forbes.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The President promised to cut energy bills in half. Instead, reckless tariffs and the war on cheaper energy is causing them to soar.
80 Million Americans are struggling to pay their utility bills—forced to decide between heat, food, medicine and housing. We need an all of the above energy strategy.
80 Million Americans are struggling to pay their utility bills—forced to decide between heat, food, medicine and housing. We need an all of the above energy strategy.
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Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov joined leading Dems on national security and Ukraine in a joint statement urging the Trump admin to abandon its initial plan to force Ukraine into capitulation with Russia and work with Ukraine and European allies to develop an achievable peace agreement:
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov joined leading Dems on national security and Ukraine in a joint statement urging the Trump admin to abandon its initial plan to force Ukraine into capitulation with Russia and work with Ukraine and European allies to develop an achievable peace agreement:
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Leading Dems on NatSec and Ukraine urged the Trump Admin to abandon its initial plan to force Ukraine into capitulation with Russia and work with Ukraine and European allies to develop an achievable peace agreement.
November 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Leading Dems on NatSec and Ukraine urged the Trump Admin to abandon its initial plan to force Ukraine into capitulation with Russia and work with Ukraine and European allies to develop an achievable peace agreement.
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Had a great time welcoming seniors from Anthony Wayne High School to DC. We talked about civics, what we’re working on in Congress to make life better in NW Ohio, and what’s ahead for them after graduation. Exciting to hear about their future plans as they wrap up high school!
November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Had a great time welcoming seniors from Anthony Wayne High School to DC. We talked about civics, what we’re working on in Congress to make life better in NW Ohio, and what’s ahead for them after graduation. Exciting to hear about their future plans as they wrap up high school!
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President Trump campaigned on bringing down grocery prices day one, but it’s almost Thanksgiving and prices are up. Household budgets are being carved up alongside the Thanksgiving turkey. Families are paying 40% more for tin foil to wrap leftovers, 22% more for cranberry sauce and the list goes on.
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
President Trump campaigned on bringing down grocery prices day one, but it’s almost Thanksgiving and prices are up. Household budgets are being carved up alongside the Thanksgiving turkey. Families are paying 40% more for tin foil to wrap leftovers, 22% more for cranberry sauce and the list goes on.
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This time period was… not that long ago? I remember it differently?
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This time period was… not that long ago? I remember it differently?
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Susan Murray was a beloved daughter of Sandusky, Ohio and the embodiment of the very kind and generous heart of NW Ohio's people. From teaching young readers at Sts. Peter and Paul School, to helping found the Boys and Girls Club of Erie County, Susan made humanity her vocation. Rest in Peace Susan.
Congresswoman Kaptur Floor Speech Honoring Life And Legacy Of Susan Olsen Murray Of Sandusky, Ohio
YouTube video by USRepMarcyKaptur
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November 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Susan Murray was a beloved daughter of Sandusky, Ohio and the embodiment of the very kind and generous heart of NW Ohio's people. From teaching young readers at Sts. Peter and Paul School, to helping found the Boys and Girls Club of Erie County, Susan made humanity her vocation. Rest in Peace Susan.
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Introduced bipartisan legislation alongside my NW Ohio colleague, Representative Bob Latta. Our purpose is to honor a legendary Ohioan and pioneer of American military history, Rear Admiral Alene B. Duerk, the first woman in the United States Navy to achieve the rank of Rear Admiral.
November 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Introduced bipartisan legislation alongside my NW Ohio colleague, Representative Bob Latta. Our purpose is to honor a legendary Ohioan and pioneer of American military history, Rear Admiral Alene B. Duerk, the first woman in the United States Navy to achieve the rank of Rear Admiral.
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Rate payers deserve relief! Hoping this is just the beginning of getting justice for Ohioans bilked by State Government and FirstEnergy corruption. I will not stop fighting until every Ohioan harmed by this evil doing is made whole, and perpetrators held accountable for their actions.
FirstEnergy ordered to pay $250M related to H.B. 6 scandal
COLUMBUS — FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities — Toledo Edison, Ohio Edison, and Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company — are required to pay a combined $250.7 ...
www.toledoblade.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Rate payers deserve relief! Hoping this is just the beginning of getting justice for Ohioans bilked by State Government and FirstEnergy corruption. I will not stop fighting until every Ohioan harmed by this evil doing is made whole, and perpetrators held accountable for their actions.
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This violent rhetoric is unbecoming of the Presidency and dangerous in a time of heightened political violence. We all need to lower the temperature. Dangerous distractions when we should be working to lower costs and make life more affordable for hardworking American families are just wrong.
November 20, 2025 at 7:58 PM
This violent rhetoric is unbecoming of the Presidency and dangerous in a time of heightened political violence. We all need to lower the temperature. Dangerous distractions when we should be working to lower costs and make life more affordable for hardworking American families are just wrong.
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During #NationalRuralHealthMonth l'm sharing stories from NW Ohio. Next year, for tens of thousands of people across my region and 500,000 Ohioans, health insurance will become unaffordable. Speaker Johnson, I hope you listen to these desperate pleas.
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
During #NationalRuralHealthMonth l'm sharing stories from NW Ohio. Next year, for tens of thousands of people across my region and 500,000 Ohioans, health insurance will become unaffordable. Speaker Johnson, I hope you listen to these desperate pleas.
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SCOOP — A former staffer for Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Natalie Green, 26, was charged today for falsely reporting she was attacked by 3 men who wrote "TRUMP WHORE" on her stomach bc of her job. It was staged by her + a friend.
Van Drew isn't named in the complaint but I've confirmed w/ his office.
Van Drew isn't named in the complaint but I've confirmed w/ his office.
Employee of a Federal Official Charged with Conspiracy to Falsely Report Violent Attack and Giving False Statements to Law Enforcement
A New Jersey woman was charged with conspiring and falsely reporting to law enforcement that she had been violently assaulted with a firearm due to her employment with a federal official.
www.justice.gov
November 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
SCOOP — A former staffer for Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Natalie Green, 26, was charged today for falsely reporting she was attacked by 3 men who wrote "TRUMP WHORE" on her stomach bc of her job. It was staged by her + a friend.
Van Drew isn't named in the complaint but I've confirmed w/ his office.
Van Drew isn't named in the complaint but I've confirmed w/ his office.
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Every House GOP Member except Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Greg Steube voted to send Millions of taxpayer dollars to 8 US Senators related to their potential involvement in the January 6 plot. I voted no on the self-dealing payout — why didn't they?
November 19, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Every House GOP Member except Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Greg Steube voted to send Millions of taxpayer dollars to 8 US Senators related to their potential involvement in the January 6 plot. I voted no on the self-dealing payout — why didn't they?
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In a nearly unanimous vote, Congress has finally acted to release the Epstein Files. I hope the President will hold true to his promises and ensure their swift release. Sunshine is the best disinfectant, and victims deserve justice.
Trump Administration Live Updates: Senate Agrees to Quickly Move Bill Seeking Release of Epstein Files to Trump
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM
In a nearly unanimous vote, Congress has finally acted to release the Epstein Files. I hope the President will hold true to his promises and ensure their swift release. Sunshine is the best disinfectant, and victims deserve justice.
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225 years ago, Congress first convened in Washington DC. I hope that once we finally are able to vote to release the Epstein files this week that the House can swiftly bring itself to do something meaningful to address the affordability challenges so many American families face day in and day out.
November 18, 2025 at 1:27 AM
225 years ago, Congress first convened in Washington DC. I hope that once we finally are able to vote to release the Epstein files this week that the House can swiftly bring itself to do something meaningful to address the affordability challenges so many American families face day in and day out.
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NW Ohio farmers, producers, growers, ranchers, and consumers deserve consistent trade policies that don’t shift with political winds or whims. When our markets lack certainty, it becomes harder to get ahead, guarantee the bottom line, and afford to pay at the check out counter.
The affordability crisis is forcing Trump to radically reshape his economic plan on the fly | CNN Business
President Donald Trump swept into office with a bold plan to remake America’s economy. But the realities of a persistent affordability crisis, low favorability ratings and biting election losses for h...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
NW Ohio farmers, producers, growers, ranchers, and consumers deserve consistent trade policies that don’t shift with political winds or whims. When our markets lack certainty, it becomes harder to get ahead, guarantee the bottom line, and afford to pay at the check out counter.
It just started snowing at the Linc.
November 17, 2025 at 4:27 AM
It just started snowing at the Linc.
Boots on the ground.
November 16, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Boots on the ground.
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Update on November SNAP benefits in Ohio
November 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Update on November SNAP benefits in Ohio
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Trump’s chaotic trade policies are coming for spaghetti dinners.
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Italian Pasta Is Poised to Disappear From American Grocery Shelves
The Trump administration is set to impose duties of 107% on Italian pasta imports, among most punitive of the tariffs it has levied.
www.wsj.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Trump’s chaotic trade policies are coming for spaghetti dinners.
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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When your health care costs go way up 📈next year, just remember the GOP majority in Congress:
🛡️Stopped efforts to save your ACA tax credits
🏥Slashed Medicaid by $1 Trillion
🩺Defunded medical research
🧓🏻Cut Medicare
All to give massive tax breaks to their Billionaire buddies.
🛡️Stopped efforts to save your ACA tax credits
🏥Slashed Medicaid by $1 Trillion
🩺Defunded medical research
🧓🏻Cut Medicare
All to give massive tax breaks to their Billionaire buddies.
November 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
When your health care costs go way up 📈next year, just remember the GOP majority in Congress:
🛡️Stopped efforts to save your ACA tax credits
🏥Slashed Medicaid by $1 Trillion
🩺Defunded medical research
🧓🏻Cut Medicare
All to give massive tax breaks to their Billionaire buddies.
🛡️Stopped efforts to save your ACA tax credits
🏥Slashed Medicaid by $1 Trillion
🩺Defunded medical research
🧓🏻Cut Medicare
All to give massive tax breaks to their Billionaire buddies.
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Congress today should vote for affordable health insurance for Americans and reduce its rising costs. Instead, in the dead of night, eight Senate Republicans slipped into this bill a payola for themselves, literally raking millions of dollars to themselves. This is corruption.
November 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Congress today should vote for affordable health insurance for Americans and reduce its rising costs. Instead, in the dead of night, eight Senate Republicans slipped into this bill a payola for themselves, literally raking millions of dollars to themselves. This is corruption.
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The President does not appear to be focused on bringing down costs for American families.
November 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The President does not appear to be focused on bringing down costs for American families.