- Josh Shapiro - Mikie Sherrill - Daleep Singh - Nancy Skinner - Julia Slama - Adam Smith - Adrian Smith - Jason Smith - Josh Smith - Tina Smith - Lloyd Smucker - Shae Sortwell - Abigail Spanberger - Lavern Spicer - Greg Stanton - Debbie Stabenow -
==josh shapiro======
Feb 18, 2023: Vanity Fair: SEN. JOHN FETTERMAN IS EXPECTED TO RETURN TO WORK AFTER TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION, AIDES SAY
Similarly, Manuel Bonder, press secretary for Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said: “The governor admires Senator Fetterman taking care of his mental health and looks forward to him being back in the Senate representing Pennsylvania.”
Similarly, Manuel Bonder, press secretary for Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said: “The governor admires Senator Fetterman taking care of his mental health and looks forward to him being back in the Senate representing Pennsylvania.”
==mikie sherrill======
The Democrats calling on Biden to drop out of the 2024 election
Rep. Mikie Sherrill N.J. 11th “[B]ecause I know President Biden cares deeply about the future of our country, I am asking that he declare that he won’t run for reelection and will help lead us through a process toward a new nominee.” (Washington Post 7/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Rep. Mikie Sherrill N.J. 11th “[B]ecause I know President Biden cares deeply about the future of our country, I am asking that he declare that he won’t run for reelection and will help lead us through a process toward a new nominee.” (Washington Post 7/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==daleep singh======
Daleep Singh (born March 12, 1976) is an American economist who currently serves as Deputy National Security Advisor
for International Economics in the Biden administration. Having previously served in the same role in the Biden administration,he joined PGIM Fixed Income in June 2022 as chief global economist before returning to the administration in February 2024. He is one of the primary architects of the sanctions package that the US implemented on Russia after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and has been at the forefront of designing and teaching "economic statecraft" at the intersection of economic policy and national security, including as a lecturer at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
for International Economics in the Biden administration. Having previously served in the same role in the Biden administration,he joined PGIM Fixed Income in June 2022 as chief global economist before returning to the administration in February 2024. He is one of the primary architects of the sanctions package that the US implemented on Russia after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and has been at the forefront of designing and teaching "economic statecraft" at the intersection of economic policy and national security, including as a lecturer at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.
May 5, 2023: NBC: Flush with cash, the IRS is offering a more accurate picture of when the U.S. will hit debt ceiling
Daleep Singh, who served as deputy national security adviser earlier in the Biden administration, said the new tax data gives credibility to Treasury’s most recent assessment of the projected default date.
Daleep Singh, who served as deputy national security adviser earlier in the Biden administration, said the new tax data gives credibility to Treasury’s most recent assessment of the projected default date.
==nancy skinner======

“Every parent knows the harm social media addiction can inflict on their children — isolation from human contact, stress and anxiety, and endless hours wasted late into the night. With this bill, California is helping protect children and teenagers from purposely designed features that feed these destructive habits.” -Gavin Newsom, upon signing Senate Bill 976, named the Protecting Our Kids From Social Media Addiction Act and introduced by state Sen. Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley). The bill was supported by state Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and groups such as the Assn. of California School Administrators, Common Sense Media and the California chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 9.20.24
==julia slama======
Busted: Kari Lake campaign reportedly caught in a lie about speaking fees
“Kari Lake doesn’t charge a speaking fee,” the @KariLakeWarRoom posted on Twitter/X back in November 2023, responding directly to Nebraska State Sen. Julia Slama who posed the question on the same platform as to why her party would hire Lake to come and deliver a speech at their annual fundraiser. “She’s donating her time to support your state party, and motivate Nebraskans for 2024,” the Lake-affiliated campaign account added.
(Raw Story 2/2/24) READ MORE>>>>>
“Kari Lake doesn’t charge a speaking fee,” the @KariLakeWarRoom posted on Twitter/X back in November 2023, responding directly to Nebraska State Sen. Julia Slama who posed the question on the same platform as to why her party would hire Lake to come and deliver a speech at their annual fundraiser. “She’s donating her time to support your state party, and motivate Nebraskans for 2024,” the Lake-affiliated campaign account added.
(Raw Story 2/2/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==adam smith======
Reps. Pressley, Omar Introduce Long COVID Moonshot Bill
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced the Long Covid Research Moonshot Act, which would provide the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with $1 billion in mandatory funding per year for a decade to support studies, the pursuit of treatments, and the expansion of care for U.S. patients impacted by the condition. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced companion legislation last month. “Those experiencing Long COVID have been facing their challenges unheard for far too long, and they deserve a robust federal response that demonstrates that we see them, we have not forgotten about them, and we will not stop fighting to get them the care they need and deserve,” said Congresswoman Pressley. “Our bill builds on previous legislation to invest the resources necessary to confront this crisis head-on and it will help ensure that no one is left out or left behind in our pandemic recovery. I’m grateful to Rep. Omar and our colleagues for their partnership.” “Long COVID is a silent health crisis impacting over twenty-three million Americans, including one million children,” said Rep. Omar. “We must take bold action to help Americans suffering from long COVID. I’m proud to lead this effort in the House with Rep. Pressley to recognize long COVID as the public health emergency that it is and invest in countering the effects of this terrible disease.” “For far too long, millions of Americans suffering from long Covid have had their symptoms dismissed or ignored—by the medical community, by the media, and by Congress,” said Sanders, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). “That is unacceptable and has got to change. The legislation that we have introduced finally recognizes that long Covid is a public health emergency and provides an historic investment into research, development, and education needed to counter the effects of this terrible disease.” The Long Covid Research Moonshot Act is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Eleanor Holmes (DC), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Raul Grijalva (AZ-07), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Adam Smith (WA-09), Cori Bush (MO-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Barbara Lee (CA-12), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10).
(Ayanna Pressley 9/30/24) READ MORE>>>>>
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced the Long Covid Research Moonshot Act, which would provide the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with $1 billion in mandatory funding per year for a decade to support studies, the pursuit of treatments, and the expansion of care for U.S. patients impacted by the condition. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) introduced companion legislation last month. “Those experiencing Long COVID have been facing their challenges unheard for far too long, and they deserve a robust federal response that demonstrates that we see them, we have not forgotten about them, and we will not stop fighting to get them the care they need and deserve,” said Congresswoman Pressley. “Our bill builds on previous legislation to invest the resources necessary to confront this crisis head-on and it will help ensure that no one is left out or left behind in our pandemic recovery. I’m grateful to Rep. Omar and our colleagues for their partnership.” “Long COVID is a silent health crisis impacting over twenty-three million Americans, including one million children,” said Rep. Omar. “We must take bold action to help Americans suffering from long COVID. I’m proud to lead this effort in the House with Rep. Pressley to recognize long COVID as the public health emergency that it is and invest in countering the effects of this terrible disease.” “For far too long, millions of Americans suffering from long Covid have had their symptoms dismissed or ignored—by the medical community, by the media, and by Congress,” said Sanders, chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP). “That is unacceptable and has got to change. The legislation that we have introduced finally recognizes that long Covid is a public health emergency and provides an historic investment into research, development, and education needed to counter the effects of this terrible disease.” The Long Covid Research Moonshot Act is cosponsored by Reps. Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Eleanor Holmes (DC), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Raul Grijalva (AZ-07), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Adam Smith (WA-09), Cori Bush (MO-01), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Barbara Lee (CA-12), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Jamaal Bowman (NY-16), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10).
(Ayanna Pressley 9/30/24) READ MORE>>>>>
The Democrats calling on Biden to drop out of the 2024 election
Rep. Adam Smith Wash. 9th: “I think he should step aside. I think it’s become clear he’s not the best person to carry the Democratic message.” Smith went public with his call for Biden to drop out after he and three other Democratic lawmakers told Democratic House leaders in a closed-door meeting that they wanted Biden to step aside.
(Washington Post 7/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Rep. Adam Smith Wash. 9th: “I think he should step aside. I think it’s become clear he’s not the best person to carry the Democratic message.” Smith went public with his call for Biden to drop out after he and three other Democratic lawmakers told Democratic House leaders in a closed-door meeting that they wanted Biden to step aside.
(Washington Post 7/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==adrian smith=======
Jan 13, 2023: Clinton Herald: HOW THEY VOTED: Congressional Votes for Jan. 6-12
CUTTING IRS FUNDING: The House has passed the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (H.R. 23), sponsored by Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., to cancel additional funding for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that was included in last year’s Inflation Reduction Act. Smith called the IRS “an out-of-control agency that is perhaps most in need of reform” rather than expanded funding to conduct more audits of middle-class families. The vote, on Jan. 9, was 221 yeas to 210 nays.
CUTTING IRS FUNDING: The House has passed the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act (H.R. 23), sponsored by Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., to cancel additional funding for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that was included in last year’s Inflation Reduction Act. Smith called the IRS “an out-of-control agency that is perhaps most in need of reform” rather than expanded funding to conduct more audits of middle-class families. The vote, on Jan. 9, was 221 yeas to 210 nays.
==jason smith======
==josh smith======
5 takeaways from candidates clashing in Douglas County forum
Jennifer Brady, a Democrat running against Frizell in Senate District 2, also participated in the Oct. 7 forum, along with Democrat Josh Smith, a candidate for a Douglas commissioner seat. (Douglas County News Press 10/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Jennifer Brady, a Democrat running against Frizell in Senate District 2, also participated in the Oct. 7 forum, along with Democrat Josh Smith, a candidate for a Douglas commissioner seat. (Douglas County News Press 10/14/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==tina smith======
Jan 13, 2023: The Journal: Lafayette to receive $1 million in federal funding
U. S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced Thursday they have secured $1 million in federal funding through the Fiscal Year 2023 budget to improve drinking water access in Lafayette.
U. S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced Thursday they have secured $1 million in federal funding through the Fiscal Year 2023 budget to improve drinking water access in Lafayette.
==lloyd smucker======
Supreme Court snubs House Republicans who dodged metal detectors in Congress after Jan. 6
In the current case, Reps. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, Lloyd Smucker, R-Penn., and former Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas had asked the high court to intervene over the “massive fines” they incurred for ignoring magnetometers set up outside the House chamber after rioters assaulted the Capitol in a violent attempt at thwarting certification of President Joe Biden’s election. (USA Today 4/17/24) READ MORE>>>>>
In the current case, Reps. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, Lloyd Smucker, R-Penn., and former Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas had asked the high court to intervene over the “massive fines” they incurred for ignoring magnetometers set up outside the House chamber after rioters assaulted the Capitol in a violent attempt at thwarting certification of President Joe Biden’s election. (USA Today 4/17/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==shae sortwell======
Feb 10, 2023: Wisconsin Politics: Sortwell says DSPS has made ‘significant progress’ under Hereth
Assembly Regulatory Licensing Reform Committee Chair Rep. Shae Sortwell said it seems like the Department of Safety and Professional Services has made “significant progress,” noting a decrease in complaints about licensing delays.
Assembly Regulatory Licensing Reform Committee Chair Rep. Shae Sortwell said it seems like the Department of Safety and Professional Services has made “significant progress,” noting a decrease in complaints about licensing delays.
==abigail spanberger======
November 14, 2024: Spanberger: As a former CIA case officer, I saw the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community put their lives on the line every day for this country — and I am appalled at the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to lead DNI. Not only is she ill-prepared and unqualified, but she traffics in conspiracy theories and cozies up to dictators like Bashar-al Assad and Vladimir Putin. As a Member of the House Intelligence Committee, I am deeply concerned about what this nomination portends for our national security. My Republican colleagues with a backbone should speak out.
==lavern spicer======

Gas-stoveghazi is a another right wing issue for the fools to manufacture rage about. No one is out to take anyones gas stoves. Same with Hillarys email-ghazi and Hunter Bidens Laptop-ghazi....not to forget the original Benghazi. There's no there there on any of these right-wing rage points. The only intellectual way to pursue it is to not pursue it as we now have a benchmark rule: If Boebert,, Gaetz, MJ Greene, Tuckkker Carlson or Ted Cruz are on the rage manufacturing trail...then you know whatever the issue it is very likely not a real issue.
Gas-stoveghazi is a another right wing issue for the fools to manufacture rage about. No one is out to take anyones gas stoves. Same with Hillarys email-ghazi and Hunter Bidens Laptop-ghazi....not to forget the original Benghazi. There's no there there on any of these right-wing rage points. The only intellectual way to pursue it is to not pursue it as we now have a benchmark rule: If Boebert,, Gaetz, MJ Greene, Tuckkker Carlson or Ted Cruz are on the rage manufacturing trail...then you know whatever the issue it is very likely not a real issue.
==greg stanton======
The Democrats calling on Biden to drop out of the 2024 election
Rep. Greg Stanton Ariz. 4th
"For the sake of American democracy, and to continue to make progress on our shared priorities, I believe it is time for the President to step aside as our nominee." (Washington Post 7/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
Rep. Greg Stanton Ariz. 4th
"For the sake of American democracy, and to continue to make progress on our shared priorities, I believe it is time for the President to step aside as our nominee." (Washington Post 7/11/24) READ MORE>>>>>
==Debbie Stabenow======
Trump’s violent talk shows signs of taking over Congress
“It’s very concerning to me, and I feel like it really was unleashed by Donald Trump in the very beginning, in 2016, when he said I’ll pay your bail if you want to beat up a protester at the rally or ‘punch people in the face.’ All of that has gotten a sense of glorified attention and support, and it’s just gotten worse and worse,” Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) said of the brawl that nearly broke out at Tuesday’s committee hearing. (Alexander Bolton/The Hill 11/16/23) READ MORE>>>>>
“It’s very concerning to me, and I feel like it really was unleashed by Donald Trump in the very beginning, in 2016, when he said I’ll pay your bail if you want to beat up a protester at the rally or ‘punch people in the face.’ All of that has gotten a sense of glorified attention and support, and it’s just gotten worse and worse,” Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) said of the brawl that nearly broke out at Tuesday’s committee hearing. (Alexander Bolton/The Hill 11/16/23) READ MORE>>>>>
January 13, 2023: Bloomberg Government: Kaine, Cardin May Be Next to Reveal Plans: Ballots & Boundaries
So far, one Senate Republican (Mike Braun, running for Indiana governor) and one Democrat (Michigan’s retiring Debbie Stabenow) have announced plans to leave the Senate rather than run in 2024.
So who’s next?
So far, one Senate Republican (Mike Braun, running for Indiana governor) and one Democrat (Michigan’s retiring Debbie Stabenow) have announced plans to leave the Senate rather than run in 2024.
So who’s next?