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Curtis, Duckworth, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Senate Resolution Commemorating 30th Anniversary of Taiwan’s First Presidential Elections

Senators Curtis, Duckworth, and Kaine, all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today led a bipartisan group of Senators in commemorating the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first presidential elections, while recommitting support for U.S. policy toward Taiwan as established by the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances.

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Curtis, Rosen Call on State Department to Support Tibet

Senators Curtis and Rosen sent a letter congratulating Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Riley Barnes, on his appointment and urging him to prioritize and advance U.S. policy towards Tibet. Barnes also serves as the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. In his capacity as Special Coordinator, the Senators called on Barnes to work with Congress to promote Sino-Tibetan dialogue, support the people of Tibet no matter where they reside, and counter Chinese malign influence. A position created in 2002 by the Tibetan Policy Act, the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues coordinates U.S. government policies, programs, and other projects concerning Tibetan issues.

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Highs and Lows: Innovation in the Uintah Basin

Hello friends, This week, I want to share an unusual “highs and lows” with you. The high is that I spent time out in Utah’s Uintah Basin, away from Washington, D.C. It’s been an incredible opportunity to connect with the heart of Utah and see firsthand the innovation happening right

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Highs and Lows: Fix Our Forests Act

Hello, Utah! I’ve got a special ‘highs and lows’ for you this week. You’ll see in the video linked below, I’ve joined Senator Hickenlooper (D-CO) to share a major high that we’re celebrating: introducing the Fix Our Forests Act with Senators Sheehy (R-MT) and Padilla (D-CA). Our bill addresses the serious wildfire

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Highs and Lows: Proud Moments, Pressing Challenges

Hello, Utah! It’s time for this week’s highs and lows. If you’re following the news, you saw Cory Booker—the Senator from New Jersey—beat the filibuster record of over 24 hours, and that I had a chance to be presiding over the chamber when it happened. That was cool, but what was even more

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