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U.S. senators warn verdict vs Ressa sets 'dangerous precedent'
'Today we must face our own fear: that one of the oldest democracies in Asia…is abandoning its commitment to fundamental freedoms including freedom of the press,' say US Senators Edward Markey, Patrick Leahy, and Dick Durbin
U.S. senators to Duterte: Human rights violations must end
'While we remain a steadfast ally of the Philippines, we also remain resolute in defending human rights and the rule of law,' says US Democratic Senator Edward Markey
U.S. Senator Durbin: Duterte's visa threat 'insult' to Fil-Ams, PH democracy
(UPDATED) The Democrat senator reiterates his call for the release of Senator Leila de Lima from detention, or a 'quick and credible' trial of the 'questionable' cases against her
U.S. Senate panel OKs ban on PH officials in De Lima case, urges dropping charges vs Ressa
(UPDATED) The US travel ban and the freezing of assets would cover Philippine officials and security forces responsible for extrajudicial killings and the detention of Senator Leila de Lima
Senate Democratic leader Schumer ready to battle Trump
US Senate Democrats elect Chuck Schumer as their leader a position from which he will head opposition to Republican President elect Donald Trump beginning in January
US senators unveil immigration reform deal
It promises a tough but fair path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants reform that would build the US economy an effective employment verification system and an improved process to admit future workers
Lawmakers still at odds on last day before fiscal cliff
There is still time left to reach an agreement and we intend to continue negotiations Senate Democratic Majority Leader Harry Reid said
