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Slotkin, Murray, Duckworth join Senators in Introducing Resolution Recognizing the Service of Women in Combat
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), led 20 other senators in introducing a resolution honoring the service of women in combat roles in the U.S. Armed Forces. The resolution comes as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Defense (DoD), Pete Hegseth, continues to face scorching criticism for, among many other things, his long record of denigrating women servicemembers who bravely serve our nation in combat roles. The resolution can be viewed HERE. Joining Senators Murray and Duckworth in introducing the resolution today were Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI),
VIDEO: Senator Slotkin Pushes Budget Director Nominee on Great Lakes and Upholding Constitution
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin, a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, questioned Russell Vought, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Slotkin’s questions focused on Vought’s history of gutting the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, as well as his commitment to upholding the Constitution. DOWNLOAD AND WATCH SLOTKIN’S REMARKS HERE.
Senator Slotkin Statement on News of Israel and Hamas Ceasefire Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin released the following statement after news that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas. “This is long-overdue, welcome news for the people of Israel and Gaza — and for the many Michiganders who have loved ones in the region. Most of all it is much-needed relief for the families of the first 33 hostages who will be released in the first phase of this agreement. “There is still much work to do, especially to make sure every stage of this agreement is implemented and that every hostage comes home. To make this work,