“I think a business in my district is good. This business hired some workers who have challenges. That is nice. It looks good for me to talk about these workers who live in the district I represent. I want businesses to hire more of these workers. I want people to think that government programs make this happen. I say it helps everyone do well.”
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Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
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Moment of Silence in Honor of the 25th Anniversary of September 11
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Honoring Former U.S. Representative Charles Hatcher of Georgia
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Recognizing Firefighters from California's Third Congressional District
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Saluting White Plains Beautification Foundation
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Celebrating Rural Lawyer Julie Bear
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Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
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Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday
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