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Kennedy criticizes Biden-Harris administration on Fox News op-ed
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana expressed his criticism of the Biden-Harris administration in an op-ed for Fox News. In his piece, Kennedy accused the administration of misleading the public since Hunter Biden's laptop emerged four years ago. He described their actions as "anti-democratic and immoral."
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Senator Kennedy urges U.S. action for American hostages held by Hamas
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has expressed his concerns regarding the ongoing situation involving American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. In an op-ed published in the Ouachita Citizen, Kennedy urged the United States to maintain its support for Israel until all American hostages are safely returned. He highlighted that four Americans, Edan Alexander, Omer Neutra, Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Keith Siegel, remain captive.
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Senators introduce resolution condemning Hamas attack on one-year anniversary
Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana, along with Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa and 47 other colleagues, introduced a resolution condemning Hamas for its attack on Israel that occurred on October 7, 2023. The attack resulted in the deaths of nearly 1,200 people, including over 40 U.S. citizens, and the abduction of at least 251 individuals.
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Senator Kennedy marks anniversary of Oct. 7 massacre with strong statement
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana issued a statement on the first anniversary of the October 7 massacre carried out by Hamas against Israeli and American civilians. In his remarks, Kennedy highlighted the brutality of the attack, stating, "On October 7, 2023, Hamas showed the world what evil looks like. Americans and decent people around the globe can’t afford to forget that."
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Lawmakers demand DOJ response on illegal voter registration cases
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana, alongside Senator Bill Hagerty from Tennessee and Representative Andy Biggs from Arizona, has expressed concern over the Department of Justice's lack of response to questions about prosecuting illegal aliens who registered to vote before the upcoming election.
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Kennedy, Coons introduce resolution for National Wildlife Refuge Week
Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) have introduced a bill to designate October 13 through 19 as National Wildlife Refuge Week. The resolution aims to highlight the benefits of national wildlife refuges and their role in promoting hunting, fishing, and conservation.
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Senator Kennedy secures flood insurance extension and disaster aid for Louisiana
Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has played a key role in securing an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as part of a recent government funding package. The bill also includes provisions for urgent disaster aid to assist Louisiana following Hurricane Francine.
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Kennedy introduces bill aimed at protecting taxpayer privacy
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, has introduced the Taxpayer Data Protection Act to safeguard Americans' sensitive data and increase penalties for those who steal and leak tax information.
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Kennedy, Scott introduce new bill aimed at improving access to capital
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, has partnered with Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and other colleagues to introduce the Empowering Main Street in America Act. The bill aims to enhance Americans' access to capital and investment opportunities while increasing the transparency of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to ensure regulators are accountable to the public.
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Kennedy urges Biden administration accountability for migrant child welfare
Senator John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, has joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and over 42 colleagues in urging President Joe Biden to hold the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) accountable for the mismanagement and misplacement of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children.
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Senator Kennedy discusses U.S. economic growth amid inflation concerns
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) addressed the Senate floor on Thursday, discussing the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cuts, inflation, and the broader U.S. economy.
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Kennedy praises Louisianians' resilience during Hurricane Francine
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) addressed the Senate floor to commend the people of Louisiana for their resilience during Hurricane Francine and outlined the federal aid that will assist in cleanup efforts.
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Kennedy and Rubio respond to Palestinian anti-Israel proposal at U.N
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) issued a joint statement with colleagues in response to the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) proposal of an anti-Israel resolution at the U.N. General Assembly.
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Senate passes bill requiring DHS transparency on catch-and-release data
The Senate unanimously passed the Southern Border Transparency Act, which Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, helped introduce.
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Louisiana officials urge President Biden to expedite disaster declaration after Hurricane Francine
MADISONVILLE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.), Clay Higgins (R-La.), Julia Letlow (R-La.), Garret Graves (R-La.) and Troy Carter (D-La.) in requesting that President Joe Biden approve an expedited major disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Francine, which made landfall in Louisiana on September 11, 2024.
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Louisiana officials discuss Hurricane Francine recovery efforts
BATON ROUGE, La. – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined a press conference today about Hurricane Francine recovery with Governor Jeff Landry, law enforcement, and federal and state agency officials.
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Kennedy and Peters introduce bipartisan Patriot Week resolution
MADISONVILLE, La. – Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced a resolution to designate the week of Sept. 11 through Sept. 17 as Patriot Week.
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Kennedy urges Biden to approve Louisiana emergency declaration before Hurricane Francine
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has joined Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), and Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.), Clay Higgins (R-La.), Julia Letlow (R-La.), Garret Graves (R-La.), and Troy Carter (D-La.) in urging President Joe Biden to swiftly review and approve Louisiana’s emergency declaration request ahead of Hurricane Francine's landfall.
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Kennedy issues statement on passing of Sybil Morial
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) released a statement today on the passing of Sybil Morial, the first African-American First Lady of New Orleans and a prominent civil rights advocate.
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Kennedy discusses economic concerns with Louisianians at Zachary Rotary Club
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, addressed constituents at the Zachary Rotary Club regarding the state of the economy under the Biden-Harris administration and funding achievements he has secured for Louisiana.