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Americans shouldn't lose the Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Tax Credit just because a storm or flood wiped out their income.

My new bipartisan Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act prevents families from being punished for circumstances beyond their control.
December 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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February 2, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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Despite having decades of bipartisan support, the Administration continues to cut international aid - adding to the headwinds our farmers are facing. More from me and @SenatorShaheen here 👇

www.npr.org/2025/06/12/n...
Democratic senators to hold hearing on how aid cuts are impacting American farmers
The Trump administration has cut international aid with little push back from the GOP-led Senate. So on Thursday, two Democratic senators are holding their own hearing on how it's affecting farmers.
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/12/nx-s1-5429645/democratic-senators-to-hold-hearing-on-how-aid-cuts-are-impacting-american-farmers]
June 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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It seems that people don’t like it when you take away their health care or the food assistance they count on. 🤔

Americans are telling us loud and clear: Congressional Republicans’ Big Beautiful Betrayal is not what they want.
June 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Beautiful tribute to Mark Hortman:
"Even now, when the pain of his loss is almost too much to bear, the ones who loved him best laugh when they swap stories of his adventures, his dad jokes and all the hobbies he threw himself into with his entire heart.”
www.startribune.com/brooks-mark-...
Brooks: Mark Hortman’s life remembered by the kids who loved him
Yes, he was Melissa Hortman’s husband. To Colin and Sophie Hortman, he was so much more.
www.startribune.com
June 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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A NEW REPORT just revealed that the Big Beautiful Bill is even worse than we thought.

It'll rip away health care from 16 MILLION Americans, just so Jeff Bezos can buy a third yacht.
A NEW REPORT just revealed that the Big Beautiful Bill is even worse than we thought.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
youtube.com
June 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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“Cornerstone of the Minnesota Vikings” is an apt title for Jim Marshall. He was one of the greatest Minnesota Vikings of all time. And in his retirement, Jim made equally great contributions to our state — supporting young people facing homelessness.
www.startribune.com/jim-marshall...
June 4, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Apprenticeships provide Americans with valuable on-the-job training and skills to work in high-demand fields. 
 
I introduced bipartisan legislation to provide additional tuition assistance to expand access to apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships.
March 31, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Whistleblowers play a critical role in combating corruption.

I joined @blumenthal.senate.gov and colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation that will ensure employees can provide information to federal law enforcers about illegal behavior without fear of retaliation.
March 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Republicans want tax cuts for the wealthy while working families struggle. That’s their plan.

I won’t sit idly by and let seniors, children, and veterans have their health care ripped away.

www.jsonline.com/story/news/2...
Sen. Baldwin, Democrats raise alarm about potential cuts to BadgerCare Plus, other Medicaid programs
Republican lawmakers in Congress are eyeing potential cuts to Medicaid as a way to pay for tax cuts and other priorities of President Donald Trump.
www.jsonline.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Cutting public education. That’s where we’re heading. This administration seems poised to demolish the Department of Education but make no mistake, there will be lasting consequences and devastating impacts on millions of students and public-school teachers.
February 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Rachel Maddow Urges Democrats To Wake Up To The 'Ketamine-Fueled, Autocratic Power Grab.’

The MSNBC anchor suggested to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that angry Americans are trying to “put steel in your spine.”

apple.news/A7wXZ6_f1TsS...
Rachel Maddow Urges Democrats To Wake Up To The 'Ketamine-Fueled, Autocratic Power Grab' — HuffPost
The MSNBC anchor suggested to House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries that angry Americans are trying to “put steel in your spine.”
apple.news
February 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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The proposed budget from Republicans will take away health care and raise costs for millions in order to give tax cuts to billionaires.
The GOP budget resolution will clear the way to pass massive tax giveaways for Trump’s billionaire buddies.

From the moment Trump was sworn in—everything Republicans have done has been to help Trump's billionaire buddies.

Democrats won't stop fighting for American families.
February 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau stands up to big corporations to put $$$ back in the pockets of American consumers by taking on scams and predatory lending. I joined @warren.senate.gov to highlight why this Administration must allow this crucial work to continue.
 
 Watch:
February 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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money meet mouth.

(lutnick's confirmation hearing is tomorrow/wednesday).

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
January 28, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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During the Virginia legislative session this month, lawmakers will consider measures that address rising challenges from climate change and strengthen Virginia’s protections against extreme weather. ⛈ www.cbf.org/news-media/n...
Lawmakers Focus On Protecting Virginians From Flooding and Extreme Weather
During the Virginia legislative session this month, lawmakers will consider measures that address rising challenges from climate change and strengthen Virginia’s protections against extreme weather.
www.cbf.org
January 28, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Rural America faces tariffs, workforce shortages, rising costs, and avian flu—we don't need more chaos.

Trump’s loan and grant freeze—temporarily blocked—threatens hospitals, farms, biofuels, and nutrition programs.

I’ll work to ensure oversight, uphold the law, and keep funding for rural areas.
January 29, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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By removing inspectors general, President Trump is eliminating checks on his power. This means more corruption, more chaos, and higher costs for Americans.

I joined Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss why we must protect these important government watchdogs.
January 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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No one should have to fear their intimate images will be shared without their consent. I reintroduced the bipartisan Take It Down Act this week to ensure victims can have harmful content removed and provide law enforcement with the tools to hold perpetrators accountable.
January 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM