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NW Representation

On 90th Anniversary of Social Security, Cantwell Speaks Out Against “Back Door” Privatization of Program

“Not on my watch! Never, never, never, never,” says Cantwell – instead suggesting more reliability for recipients with senior-specific cost of living increases SEATTLE, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the […]

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Oregon

Heat wave spikes temps and hydropower demand

PORTLAND, Ore. – With regional temperatures spiking during this week’s heat wave, the demand for electricity follows. As people turn on fans, air conditioners and other cooling devices, power providers rely on hydropower because dams […]

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NW Representation

Wyden, Durbin, Senate Democrats Slam Social Security for Disabling Lawfully Obtained Social Security Numbers

By Flagging Lawfully Obtained SSNs As Fraudulent, Trump Administration Is Undermining the Integrity of Social Security Text of the Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking […]

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Washington

The Elephant in the Dome Podcast: It’s the Economy Stupid: Housing, Tech, & Taxes in Turbulent Times

Senator John Braun unpacks Washington’s economic challenges—from housing shortages and tech industry tensions to energy concerns and historic tax hikes. What’s driving the downturn, and what can be done? ‘It’s the economy stupid’ in this […]