Savannah Behrmann @SavBehrmannDC Twitter profile

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Savannah Behrmann

2 years

Some✨personal news✨: next week will be my last at USA TODAY, and I’ll soon be starting at National Journal as their Senate Correspondent.

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1 year

Feinstein on her retirement: “I haven’t made that decision. I haven't released anything.” Staffer: “We put out the statement.” Feinstein: “You put out the statement? I didn't know they put it out.”

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4 years

Trump once again touted mixing azithromycin and hydroxychloroquine, an antibiotic and malaria-treatment drug. He acknowledged Dr. Fauci preferring clinical trials on anti-viral treatments, but then said, "What do we have to lose?... We don’t have much time."

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1 year

CORRECTION: After relistening audio, it sounds like she said, “I *should have* known they put it out.”

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4 years

Press Sec. Kayleigh McEnany insisted no rubber bullets or tear gas was used in front of the White House on Monday. There is video showing officers using rubber bullets. I also wrote about how the CDC categorizes the chemical agents used as "tear gas"

Tear gas vs. pepper spray. Debate over methods used to clear Lafayette Square turns political

A debate over use of force in Lafayette Square includes whether police deployed tear gas to remove peaceful protesters for Trump's walk to a church.

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8 months

Said yes to forever with my best friend 🧡 here’s to a lifetime of conquering mountains and basking in sunrises together

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2 years

Asked @SenWarren if she has an update on timing and she told @dylanewells and I, while looking into the distance, "Oh, time.... the final frontier."

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1 year

And for transparency, sharing my audio. From another reporters' angle in the same gaggle, it sounded like "should have":

Feinstein on reelection

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 7:51 PM; Duration: 0:49

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4 years

A somber and terrifying emergency alert notification my mom just received in Utah. The state just shattered COVID-19 daily records with nearly 2,300 new cases:

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Me everyday at work: "Ugh my computer is running so slowly!" Me everyday leaving work: *closes literally 34 tabs*

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To be clear, this has not been approved by the FDA, and many doctors online have pushed back against this. Fauci said that since this has not been tested on coronavirus patients in a controlled clinical trial, "you really can’t make any definitive statement about it.”

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5 years

We almost lost Dobby after he was attacked by another large dog who was being walked WITHOUT A LEASH. He is now recovering from internal bleeding, a fractured paw, and an injury to his tail. If you have an animal, even if it’s good boy, keep it on a leash!! @darth

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. @RepStefanik speaking for the first time as the GOP Conference Chair. “We are unified, working as one team,” she says.

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2 years

Oliver upstaging lawmakers’ tie game in this starry number @darth

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Asked the boyfriend if he knows what an omnibus is and he said: that dinosaur that eats plants

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6 months

When you ask Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson if he is running for president @TheRock

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2 years

We finally took Teddy to see the monuments for the first time this week! Big city pup 🇺🇸

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. @SenAmyKlobuchar is stumping with @JohnFetterman at an event in Chester county, Pennsylvania

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3 months

Preparing to cover the world’s greatest deliberative body again tomorrow

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3 years

There is a good boy on Capitol Hill today for Officer Evans’ Congressional Tribute. Officer Clarence will be in the Capitol serving as a comfort dog today. We are told his handler went to school with Evans.

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Vice President Harris tells us she is feeling “optimistic” as she walks into the Capitol about tonight’s votes

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Romney on Trump running again in 2024 and possible political impacts for Republicans if he announces before the midterms: “I'd rather not have him announce at all, ever. And later would be better than sooner” … 1/2

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Second day on Capitol Hill: tripped down the stairs in front of a bunch of lawmakers and rolled my ankle

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Manchin beginning his floor remarks with a giant chart reading: "The United States Senate has NEVER been able to end debate with a simple majority"

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3 years

An update: I will now be covering Congress for @usatoday (in addition to the everyday craziness of politics)! I am so excited to join and assist our amazing team on Capitol Hill, and can hopefully get back to reporting from my favorite place soon ♥️

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3 years

Crowd has grown here at Capitol steps where they are protest the expiration of the eviction moratorium. @AOC and others join the group

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Sherpa Doug Jones milled about throughout the duration of the vote, shaking hands with his former colleagues. Afterwards, he was greeted with hugs and celebrations from both senators and House members on the floor.

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Sen. Baldwin tells us a vote on the same sex marriage bill will come after the midterm elections but that legislative text will drop shortly

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3 months

Bought our first home!

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2 years

. @SenatorLeahy , who’s known Biden for decades, told me that was “probably the best speech I've heard him give. But more importantly, it was the most important speech for the country this time.”

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5 years

Hi. Four years ago today, doctors who removed a tumor from behind my knee told me I'd likely never be able to run again. I spent this morning at the gym where I did, in fact, run and do much more. I'm just very happy and grateful. That is all.

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2 years

Today was my last at USA TODAY. I am so sad to be leaving, but am very thankful to have spent 2.5 (crazy) years learning such great journalists. I am most grateful to be walking away with such great friends and mentors. That's all you could ever ask for.

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INBOX: KAINE, MURKOWSKI, SINEMA, & COLLINS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO CODIFY ROE V. WADE The Reproductive Freedom For All Act would codify women’s rights to abortion and protect contraception access

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5 years

Some personal news, as they say: I am thrilled to announce that I will be joining @USATODAY as a Politics NOW reporter!

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NRSC chair Rick Scott stmt on calls for an audit of the committee: I’ve heard from complaints from several GOP Hill staffers for MONTHS over how the NRSC has used its $$ with many raising concerns well before the midterms.

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THUNE tells us “leaders are working on a statement” or commitment on future Ukraine funding to appease Sen. Bennet. Once they have something, they are ready to go on the CR.

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1 year

Celebrating losing our blue checkmarks with Dirksen FROYO (extremely niche DC content)

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3 years

Weekend mode, activated:

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Incredibly excited to join these journalists as a Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellow this year!

National Press Foundation

@NatPress

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1/3: Congratulations to the 20 journalists selected for NPF’s 2023 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship! Over the year, fellows will network and discuss politics/policy with regulators, lawmakers, experts and the best reporters in the business.

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Schumer says he will join Warren and others to call on Biden to extend the forgiveness on student loans, prompted by COVID-19. He again calls on Biden to forgive up to $50,000 for borrowers. I researched this issue recently: via @USATODAY @usatodayDC

Biden, Congress and student loan forgiveness: What is the federal government doing to address the...

Biden has relieved some student loan debt, but Democrats want to go bigger to undo some of the nation's $1.7 trillion in student loan debt.

www.usatoday.com

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4 years

Today marks one year at @usatoday , and what an amazing and crazy ride it has been! I feel so incredibly lucky to do what I love every single day, and have felt the weight of how important journalism truly is more and more this trying year.

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4 years

Just found an old article of mine from my high school's newspaper talking about the 2012 election. Never thought that I would be reporting on an election for a national publication just 8 years later! Quite a full circle and out-of-body moment.

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3 years

. @RepMaloney told me ahead of today's hearing on equal pay that #EqualPayDay is not a celebration. It "marks the extra time it takes an average woman in the United States to earn the same pay that their male counterparts made the previous calendar year."

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3 years

Leaving the vote to remove Cheney, several lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with how quick the vote was, how limited speeches were, and said the process wasn't representative of the party. Rep. Ken Buck called it a "shame" and Rep. Adam Kinzinger told me it was "fake unity".

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"My god, the fact that a majority of the Senate Republicans don’t want any of these proposals even to be debated or come up for a vote, I find unconscionable," Biden said tonight during his primetime address. "We can’t fail the American people again."

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My latest: After more than a decade of lobbying Congress, veterans, doctors, and advocates will soon see progress to help those who have been exposed to toxic burn-pits during their years of service abroad. The Senate will soon vote on legislation.

‘Monumental’: Senate to vote on burn-pit legislation years in the making

After a decade of advocacy, the legislation is one step closer to being signed into law.

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Sen. Collins, who has just returned from Israel, shows reporters a picture of “a three year old girl named Abigail, who was taken” hostage. “I just can't get her out of my mind.” She said the trip has reaffirmed the need for aid in a supplemental.

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1 year

@metzgov But did you have to do the humbling trek in the tunnels to Terminal B that is like a mile long

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4 years

Logging off for a few days to celebrate the life of my boyfriend’s grandfather, who recently passed away from COVID-19, with family members and loved ones. Let’s remember to be kind to each other, and to take this pandemic seriously ❤️

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In other dog news, Teddy is one-years-old today! This pandemic pup has brought so much joy and love into our lives, especially during this hard year ❤️

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1 year

First WHCD in the books!

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Every Judiciary Republican I’ve asked so far about Dettelbach’s hearing to be ATF Director tomorrow seemed confused by the q or wouldn’t give an answer. Graham: “I havent — I’ll have to go talk to my staff. I haven’t even looked at it, yet. I’ll get back to you on that” 🧵

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2 years

I spoke w/ @amyklobuchar yesterday about the work she has done in, and as Chair of, the Rules Committee to ramp up female representation around the Hill, ranging from dress codes, to allowing children on the floor, to more art around the Capitol complex:

‘Bringing the Senate into the modern age’

As the top-ranking Democrat on the Rules Committee, Amy Klobuchar has worked to increase female representation in the halls of the ‘old boys' club.’

www.nationaljournal.com

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3 years

2020 was finally the year I broke and got a puppy! In what has been such a bad and dark year, this pup is already bringing so much joy and light! Everyone meet Theodore (Teddy) ❤️

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3 years

Motion to censure Rep. Maxine Waters was tabled, or killed, 216-210 among party lines.

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5 years

A male family member told me that I wouldn't get into an out-of-state college. He followed that with, "As a woman, you should get married soon anyway & shouldn't be striving towards ambitious career goals." Years later, I went to school in DC & work in my dream field.

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Tell me about a time someone told you that you could not do something and you went ahead and succeeded out of spite.

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2 years

An important snow day update:

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3 years

Snow day!

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4 years

George Mason alumni have submitted questions to @GeorgeMasonU new president, Dr. Gregory Washington @GMUPres . Students and alumni have voiced concern over David Kanos beginning his term on the @MasonAlumni board as At-Large Director due to several sexual harassment allegations.

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3 years

After a needed vacation full of sunshine, pasta and lots of lemoncello, I’m back! 10 days under the Mediterranean sun in Malta and Italy. So, what happened while I was gone?

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A deal to renew the Violence Against Women’s Act is being announced at a presser with senators and actress/activist Angelina Jolie.

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4 years

Do wind farms cause cancer? Some claims Trump made about the industry are just hot air via @usatoday

Do wind farms cause cancer? Some claims Trump made about the industry are just hot air

President Trump continues to mock the wind industry. His latest claim? Living near wind farms leads to cancer. There's no evidence to back that claim.

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3 months

My favorite photo from closing weekend on our house is this one of Teddy seeing his new backyard for the first time. It’s the small things, folks ❤️

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3 years

New -- @SenAmyKlobuchar today is introducing the Preventive Care Awareness Act today, legislation she started crafting after her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

Klobuchar and Wasserman Schultz have their own breast cancer stories. This is how they want...

Sen. Amy Klobuchar is introducing legislation aimed at boosting preventive measures to detect breast cancer. She was diagnosed earlier this year.

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Savannah Behrmann

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6 years

It’s official! I’m moving into my dream apartment in Arlington! It’s complete with 10 foot ceilings, 18th floor views of the Capitol with a balcony, and includes a rooftop pool. Who’s coming to visit 😍

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5 years

I've worn glasses since the 2nd grade. I've been considered legally blind since the 8th grade. In five days, I will be able to see for the first time without glasses or contacts since some of my earliest memories. What a concept :')

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This is a lot for 8:00am on January 1st

Donald J. Trump

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE, INCLUDING THE HATERS AND THE FAKE NEWS MEDIA! 2019 WILL BE A FANTASTIC YEAR FOR THOSE NOT SUFFERING FROM TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME. JUST CALM DOWN AND ENJOY THE RIDE, GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING FOR OUR COUNTRY!

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1 year

Someone is enjoying DC’s false spring

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1 year

My latest: I spoke with @SenBlumenthal about reintroducing legislation on safe gun storage. He has been at the forefront of the debate over gun-violence prevention for decades; some of the country’s worst shooting incidents have taken place in his state. 1/5

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I had suspension threatened for writing an op-ed in the school newspaper about how the dress code was sexist after I was sent home for "exposing some shoulder" while boys would walk around the school in "work out" cut-off tank tops that went so low, you could see their stomachs

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2 years

Happy Cap Hill Seersucker Day to those who celebrate (which I do not but it looks fun!!)

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5 years

I got shamed at the gym today by a middle aged man because I was lifting weights. “Shouldn’t a girl of your stature just be doing cardio?” 1) No? 2) Don’t talk to girls in the gym! 3) Stay👏🏽in👏🏽your👏🏽lane

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3 years

Shark-pup sighting. Warning: attacks can be viciously-cute

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2 years

Matthew McConaughey making his way around the Capitol again today meeting with lawmakers on gun violence following the shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas.

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I just had my boyfriend watch Pitch Perfect for the first time and at the end he says, “I thought this was going to be a romantic baseball movie, so I’m pretty blown”

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1 year

Take your family to work day

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11 years

#honestyhour if your parents aren't divorced, be thankful everyday.

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2 years

Further proof Gen Z is continuing our takeover of the Hill: BeReal has reached the Senate subways

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5 years

My boyfriend just seriously recommended that as a couples Halloween costume, we should go as the New Boot Goofin' guy from "Reno 911!" He continued to say that he would go as Lieutenant Dangle, and I would go as the trashbag. Is anyone looking for a boyfriend? 🙄

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3 years

My view for the week ⚓️ Excited to unplug for a few days, so if you need me, no you don’t!

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“I know what happened. I witnessed a lot of it. I experienced it. And I saw the fear in the faces of a lot of those people who are now trying to change that narrative,” @GerryConnolly said, who was in the House gallery.

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3 years

*looking at @wmata schedule* How am I supposed to live, laugh, love in these conditions??

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4 years

I am back up on the Hill for today's Senate trial into the impeachment of President Trump! Follow along here for updates and color from inside the chamber.

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2 years

Booker was emotional throughout. He left shortly after he had entered to grab a pile of tissues. He often wiped at his eyes & listened intently to Schumer’s remarks ahead of the vote. Schumer said, "This is a wonderful day, a joyous day, an inspiring day..."

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@AndrewBatesNC told me in response to a picture of Lara Trump campaigning with conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer: "Every instant that Donald Trump has been in office, he has abused the presidency to tear Americans apart and to fuel vile hate, bigotry and racism." 1/3

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1 year

**I’ve heard complaints from several GOP Hill staffers... Stupid typos 🙄

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7 months

*in the middle of reporting on Congress narrowly avoiding a government shutdown* My mother:

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4 years

Question from my boyfriend, who doesn't work in politics, "Are debates usually this... bad?"

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2 years

“… I’m not a political prognosticator, so I really can't tell you what impact that would have on the midterms, but I'd rather have people looking at Biden's record than looking at Trump's record, particularly as it relates to what happened on January 6.” 2/2

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4 years

Three-hour debate on a Friday night... all political reporters right now:

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3 years

GOP Reps. Gohmert, Clyde are first lawmakers fined $5,000 under new metal detector rules with @Journo_Christal

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His statement is likely in response to this Politico reporting: . In the statement, he says, "[We] are more than happy to sit down with any member of the caucus to walk them through our spending. We hope SLF and One Nation do the same." 🍿

Senators float audit of Rick Scott's NRSC

After calls for a review of the GOP campaign arm's spending, Chairman Rick Scott blamed "unauthorized and improper bonuses" awarded to staff before he took over.

www.politico.com

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A statement from Fetterman on the dress code resolution:

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The Texas Democratic delegation entering the room with @Sen_JoeManchin . They are in DC, they say, to push lawmakers to pass voting rights legislation. Manchin has remained consistent that he will not budge on the filibuster, which shot down S1 in June. @usatodayDC

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4 years

I need some good Netflix recommendations! Open to all genres!

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3 years

The Capitol Hill puppy costume parade is the place to be

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5 years

Someone just tried to argue to me that the women on the United States women's national soccer team SHOULD be payed less because, "women's soccer isn't as hard."

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2 years

Douglas, a 3-year-old goldendoodle, is stationed outside the Senate chamber today. Can confirm: is a very good boy.

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2 years

From a Schumer spox: "CBO has confirmed that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 meets reconciliation instructions. Leader Schumer will now go to the Senate floor to deliver remarks and start the motion to proceed vote."

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12/10 good legislative pup. Would let him run the government any day

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