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US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 17, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • has fought back mightily against the third largest military in the world after Putin's murderous aggression
  • </c> murderous aggression that began in 2014. murderous aggression that began in 2014.
  • China unfortunately found our research and then scaled production, and now the Chinese and Russian arsenals
  • two and a half minutes to the ranking member, the gentlelady from Minnesota. now the Chinese and Russian
  • arsenals now the Chinese and Russian arsenals have<04:15:48.800><c> the</c><04:15:49.359><c> have</c
Bills: HB4016 , HR4 , HR590 , HB1919 , SB1582 , HB3633
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Energy Resources Apr 21st, 2026

Energy Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • That price fluctuates aggressively, and that does not impact the drilling plan for any operator looking
  • While this is a necessary step to end EU reliance on Russian gas, it will also create additional strain
  • Russian gas, it will also create additional strain on EU gas supply.
  • What a terrible signal to send to the world that is trying to wean itself away from Russian gas and is
  • To wean itself away from Russian gas, and it's trying to develop long-term partnerships.
US
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  • 200 miles of the Japanese soil, our forward-deployed presence in Japan is fundamental to deter aggression
  • on the importance of the U.S. supporting in the Ukrainian people in their fight against Putin's aggression
  • We have a president that's got both sides of the Ukrainian and Russian. conflict sitting at a table across
  • intelligence even temporarily and throttling weapons to Ukraine when you have a massive arsenal on the Russian
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on critical discussions concerning U.S. foreign policy, particularly relationships with Mexico and Japan. Notable attention was given to border security, trade agreements, and implications of drug trafficking. Ambassadorial nominees discussed their strategies to strengthen ties with these nations, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in addressing mutual challenges, particularly concerning security and trade. The committee engaged in extensive dialogue, highlighting the urgency of improving intergovernmental communications to deter drug trafficking and support democratic governance.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
  • Do you have Russians, Italians?
  • Witness: I requeened with Russians several years ago, but I haven't had a whole lot of trouble with colony
  • Yeah, the Russians are a little more aggressive on their hygienic so that might be one of the things
Summary: The committee first approved the minutes from its October 27 meeting and then heard testimony from Clinton Ballard of Milk and Honey Hill Farm about the impact of Act 698 on raw dairy producers. Ballard said the law allowed his farm to expand from one cow to 12, serve about 150 families, increase sales by roughly $50,000, and sell about $10,000 in raw cheese and other products through retail outlets. He argued the law improved farm income, food security, and local supply, and he asked for an optional state inspection/certification path for raw milk producers so they could access USDA grants and other opportunities available to licensed dairies. Committee members asked about herd management, safety practices, bee production, market channels, and whether such certification should remain voluntary; Ballard said he follows Grade A-style sanitation, chills milk quickly, removes sick cows from production, and supports optional training or inspection but not mandatory regulation. Members also raised food safety concerns, especially for children and pregnant women, and Ballard responded that raw milk producers rely on cleanliness, rapid cooling, consumer feedback, and truth in labeling. He said the health department currently inspects commercial dairies but not raw milk producers who do not sell through a cooperative, and he believed state inspection would help producers distinguish themselves and qualify for funding without changing interstate rules. Several members discussed the balance between consumer choice, safety, and possible “mission creep” if the state created a certification system. The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from Terence Bolden of TLB Enterprises on hydroponic and container farming as a response to food insecurity and food deserts. Bolden described a three-year workforce and career-technical program built around retrofitted shipping containers, drones, robotics, agribusiness, and AI, with partnerships involving schools, universities, Farm Bureau, UAPB, the Little Rock School District, and other entities. He said the model could create year-round local food production, support school cafeterias and community markets, and generate jobs and economic impact, estimating at least four jobs per container and potentially significant regional economic benefits. Members asked about costs, target communities, energy needs, crop types, and implementation timelines; Bolden said the first containers for school sites could be in place by late summer or early fall, with pilot projects already underway in Arkansas and Orlando. The meeting adjourned after no further business.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

AGRICULTURE- HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEV. SUBCOM. Jun 2nd, 2026

AGRICULTURE- HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEV. SUBCOM.

Transcript Highlights:
  • Do you have Russians, Italians?
  • Witness: I requeened with Russians several years ago, but I haven't had a whole lot of trouble with colony
  • Yeah, the Russians are a little more aggressive on their hygienic behavior, so that might be one of the
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Transcript Highlights:
  • A lot of the other ones will focus on guns and aggressive behavior, someone falling down, different types
  • If someone has a large sword or something like that, if they see aggressive behavior, that might trigger
  • Beyond physical violence, bullying and social aggression remain widespread.
  • The Russians brought soldiers but not ambulances to treat the wounded.
  • I just—this is more of a... chairirman and thank you all for the hard work you do at Beslan the Russians
Summary: The meeting focused on school safety funding and security practices in Oklahoma schools, especially how districts have used school resource officer (SRO) allocation money and related security grants. Kevin Rey of the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Office of School Safety and Security explained that the program, created under HB 2903, allows districts to use funds for SROs and physical security improvements such as cameras, access control, fencing, window film, bollards, metal detectors, and vape detectors. He said more than 170 districts used the money to hire SROs in 2024-25, and that the 2024 change allowing retired officers and armed security guards to qualify was a major help. Members questioned whether the money should also support prevention and mental health services, and Rey said the current program is mainly for security hardware and related measures. Mark Stout, chief of police for Putnam City Schools, described the district’s layered security approach, including weapon detection at middle and high schools and the ZeroEyes AI camera system, which monitors existing cameras for visible guns and sends alerts to trained monitoring staff and then to district police. He said the system is used as one layer among others, alongside officers, weapon detection, and school procedures, and noted the district is expanding coverage at athletic facilities. He also explained that the system is more economical than full weapon-detection setups, with annual costs based on the number of cameras. Tecumseh Superintendent Kinsey, Chief Kennedy, and Pottawatomie County law enforcement described the October threat investigation involving a student who posted a photo with a handgun and knife and discussed violence online. They said the FBI tip, rapid coordination among agencies, and an SRO already embedded in the district helped lead to a search warrant and arrest within hours, preventing a possible attack. Kinsey also described the district’s safety measures, including secure entrances, cameras, ALICE training, crisis communication planning, mental health support, clear backpacks, and a new staff alert system. He said community feedback after the incident favored more law enforcement partnership, limited entry points, handheld metal detectors, more SROs, stronger training, and more mental health support. Matt Riggs, former superintendent of McComb, said smaller districts face different security challenges because of limited local law enforcement and long response times. He explained that McComb used its funding for facility upgrades rather than hiring a full-time SRO because the district wanted improvements that would last beyond the three-year funding window. Throughout the discussion, several members emphasized the tension between visible security measures and prevention, with repeated calls for more counselors, mental health supports, and threat-assessment efforts alongside hardening measures. No formal votes or actions were taken in the transcript.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Abuse of trade powers and international aggression.
  • Abuse of trade powers and international<00:25:17.400><c> aggression.
  • His reckless international aggression.
  • Article Three, abuse of trade powers and international aggression.
  • </c><02:43:02.319><c> military</c> two, unlawful and aggressive military two, unlawful and aggressive
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. Apr 29th, 2025 at 08:30 am

Subcommittee on Personnel

Transcript Highlights:
  • has supported the National Nuclear Security Administration's cooperation with Ukraine by monitoring Russian
  • This cooperation has been really important, particularly as we look at Russian attacks on the largest
  • I'm excited to use all the available authorities more aggressively. to make sure we're meeting the needs
Summary: The meeting of the committee revolved around critical discussions on enhancing the defense industrial base, focusing on small business engagement and the importance of streamlined processes in defense contracting. There was a significant emphasis on the need for more investment in the defense manufacturing sector, particularly in the face of competition from countries like China. Some members expressed frustration over the treatment of small businesses, citing barriers that prevent these innovative companies from effectively participating in defense contracts. The need for a workforce capable of meeting the common challenges posed by evolving technologies and geopolitical threats was also highlighted throughout the meeting.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 09:30 am

Foreign Relations Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • has reached the 2% defense spending target, but that percentage doesn't match the recent rise in aggression
  • aggression.
  • But you know, we've seen communist China being incredibly aggressive with their illegal, coercive, aggressive
  • It's just that France has to step up to be more aggressive like America is now stepping up to be more
  • aggressive.
Summary: The meeting focused primarily on diplomatic nominations, featuring discussions about the implications of these roles on U.S. foreign policy. Notable was the introduction of nominees for key ambassadorial positions, including ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, and the Netherlands. Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of U.S.-European relations, particularly in light of current global challenges, while other members voiced their concerns regarding the nominees’ qualifications and the impact on bilateral relationships. Public support for these nominations was evident, as was the committee's commitment to fostering stronger connections with allied nations, particularly in addressing security and trade issues.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies Feb 23rd, 2026

Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies

Transcript Highlights:
  • We just saw last week announced that Russian oil had found a way to hide itself, $92 billion worth of
  • Russian oil found a way to hide itself, basically through India's refining sector and Azerbaijani assets
  • , where essentially now, whenever that stuff comes into our port, we're burning Russian gasoline while
  • you all give a sweetheart deal to our in-state refiners because I actually think we need to keep aggressive
  • just fungible gasoline, whereas it really is not if it's been, you know, brought to us on a secret Russian
Summary: The committee heard an overview of CARB’s proposed amendments to California’s Cap-and-Invest program, implemented under AB 1207 and SB 840 after last year’s reauthorization through 2045. CARB said the draft rule changes are intended to support affordability, market certainty, and the state’s 2030 and 2045 climate targets, while also addressing offsets, utility allowance transfers, leakage protections for industry, and post-2030 allowance budgets. Members emphasized the importance of completing the rulemaking on schedule this spring so the changes can take effect by September 1, 2026. A major focus was how allowances are allocated among electric utilities, natural gas utilities, industry, and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. CARB explained that the proposal transfers natural gas utility allowances to electric utilities over time to support electrification and ratepayer protection, while maintaining free allowances for industry to reduce leakage risk and preserve in-state manufacturing and refining. Several members and panelists questioned whether the proposed utility changes could raise rates, whether the transition from gas to electric credits should happen faster, and whether the industrial allocation changes reduce climate credit and GGRF revenues more than necessary. CARB and panelists said they were open to additional data and comments, and noted that the proposal is still in public comment. The committee also discussed carbon capture, carbon removal, and refining. Members asked CARB to ensure that CCUS and CDR are clearly recognized as viable compliance pathways and to keep SB 905 rulemaking on track. On refining, members raised concerns about imported gasoline, leakage, and the need for better data on the carbon intensity of imported fuels; CARB said cap-and-invest applies to fuel suppliers at the rack, while life-cycle accounting issues are handled more through the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and related modeling. CARB said it is continuing technical work on those data tools. In the second panel, the LAO, IEMAC, EDF, and SCAPA representatives generally agreed that the program faces real tradeoffs between affordability, ambition, and leakage protection. The LAO and IEMAC stressed that the Legislature should scrutinize how CARB divides the allowance “pie,” since more free allocations to utilities or industry mean less revenue for GGRF. EDF argued the program could be somewhat more ambitious in the near term without harming affordability, while SCAPA said the proposal would reduce allowances for publicly owned utilities and could undermine early decarbonization investments and ratepayer benefits. No votes were taken during the hearing.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies Feb 23rd, 2026

Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies

Transcript Highlights:
  • We just saw last week announced that Russian oil had found a way to hide itself, $92 billion worth of
  • Russian oil found a way to hide itself, basically through India's refining sector and Azerbaijani assets
  • , where essentially now, whenever that stuff comes into our port, we're burning Russian gasoline while
  • you all give a sweetheart deal to our in-state refiners, because I actually think we need to keep aggressive
  • just fungible gasoline, whereas it really is not if it's been, you know, brought to us on a secret Russian
Summary: The Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policy heard an overview from CARB on proposed amendments to California’s Cap-and-Invest program, which was reauthorized through 2045 by AB 1207 and SB 840. CARB said the draft rules are intended to preserve affordability, market certainty, and progress toward the state’s 2030 and 2045 climate targets. The agency described the program’s main features, including the declining emissions cap, utility and industrial allowance allocations, offset changes, the allowance price containment reserve, and new reporting and oversight requirements. CARB also said the rulemaking is on a public comment timeline, with board consideration planned for late May and an effective date targeted for September 1, 2026. Committee members focused heavily on electricity affordability, the planned shift of free allowances from natural gas utilities to electric utilities, and whether the proposal would raise rates for investor-owned and publicly owned utilities. CARB said the proposal is meant to protect ratepayers from compliance costs and that the utility allocation is based on updated data showing utilities are greener than before, but members and utility representatives argued the transition should happen faster and that the current draft could reduce expected revenues and disrupt long-term planning. Members also pressed CARB on carbon capture and sequestration, asking that the regulations clearly recognize it as a compliance pathway, and on whether the SB 905 rulemaking for carbon capture should move forward on schedule. A second major topic was industrial allocations, especially for refiners and other sectors at risk of leakage. CARB said it is keeping all industries at high leakage risk through 2030, maintaining the current cap-adjustment approach, and leaving room for additional comments and data on whether refiners need more allowances to avoid economic leakage and preserve in-state refining. Members also questioned how imported gasoline is treated, and CARB explained that transportation fuel is regulated at the rack and through the low-carbon fuel standard, while cap-and-invest covers in-state tailpipe and smokestack emissions rather than full life-cycle emissions. CARB said it is open to using additional data, including SB 253 reporting, to improve fuel carbon-intensity estimates. The panel of outside experts largely agreed that the program must balance affordability, ambition, and leakage concerns, but they differed on how much allowance value should go to utilities, industry, and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The Legislative Analyst’s Office emphasized that the Legislature should scrutinize CARB’s allocation choices now because they will be hard to change later. An IEMAC representative said the proposal appears to shift more allowance value to industry and utilities, which could reduce GGRF revenues, while EDF argued the cap could be tightened further in the near term without triggering price containment. SCAPA, representing publicly owned utilities, warned that the proposal would reduce utility allowances and could raise costs for ratepayers and undermine early decarbonization investments. No votes were taken at the hearing.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies Feb 23rd, 2026

Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies

Transcript Highlights:
  • We just saw last week announced that Russian oil had found a way to hide itself, $92 billion worth of
  • Russian oil found a way to hide itself, basically through India's refining sector and Azerbaijani assets
  • , where essentially now, whenever that stuff comes into our port, we're burning Russian gasoline while
  • you all give a sweetheart deal to our in-state refiners, because I actually think we need to keep aggressive
  • just fungible gasoline, whereas it really is not if it's been, you know, brought to us on a secret Russian
Summary: The committee heard an overview and discussion of CARB’s proposed amendments to California’s Cap-and-Invest program, implemented under AB 1207 and SB 840. Chairs and members emphasized the program’s role in meeting climate targets while balancing affordability, and CARB described the proposal as intended to preserve market certainty, strengthen cost containment, address utility affordability, and support the state’s 2045 carbon-neutrality goal. CARB also noted the public comment period, the planned board hearing, and the goal of an effective date of September 1, 2026. Members questioned CARB on several implementation issues, including whether the rulemaking would be completed on time, the treatment of carbon capture and sequestration, the timing of the transfer of allowances from natural gas utilities to electric utilities, and the impact on ratepayers. CARB said it was on track to meet the May deadline, that CCUS/CDR could be further refined in the proposal and would also be addressed in a separate SB 905 rulemaking later in the year, and that it was seeking to protect ratepayers while inviting more utility data during the comment period. The committee also discussed refining-sector leakage risk, gasoline imports, and how imported fuel is accounted for under cap-and-invest versus the low-carbon fuel standard. A second panel of outside experts and stakeholders then testified. The Legislative Analyst’s Office and IEMAC representatives explained the major statutory changes, including putting offsets under the cap, shifting allowances from natural gas to electric utilities over time, and changing how allowance value is divided among utilities, industry, and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. They stressed that CARB has significant discretion in setting the allowance “pie,” and that more free allocations to utilities or industry reduce GGRF revenues. EDF’s representative argued the proposal should be adopted this spring, said the utility transition should happen faster, and urged a tighter near-term emissions cap. SCAPA, representing publicly owned utilities, opposed the proposed utility allocation changes, saying they would reduce expected allowances, undermine long-term planning, and could force higher rates or reduced decarbonization investments.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies Feb 23rd, 2026

Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies

Transcript Highlights:
  • We just saw last week announced that Russian oil had found a way to hide itself, $92 billion worth of
  • Russian oil found a way to hide itself, basically through India's refining sector and Azerbaijani assets
  • , where essentially now, whenever that stuff comes into our port, we're burning Russian gasoline while
  • you all give a sweetheart deal to our in-state refiners, because I actually think we need to keep aggressive
  • just fungible gasoline, whereas it really is not if it's been, you know, brought to us on a secret Russian
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm going to ask quickly about speaking of water the PRC's reckless coercive aggressive activities to
  • Chinese Russian trade right now, sanctions aren't working on dual use equipment.
  • They really resented spotlighting Chinese aggression in the South. South China Sea.
  • It appears to me that this is just, you know, an aggressive act on the part of the Chinese Communist
  • So how can we effectively signal our resolve and deter Chinese aggression toward Taiwan?
Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the censorship industrial complex. Mar 25th, 2025 at 01:00 pm

Subcommittee on the Constitution

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've seen that in practice. in a series of aggressive pressure campaigns waged against platforms that
  • coalition of powerful censorship groups, allied with journalists and advertisers to push for far more aggressive
  • But the agents of this darkness cannot win without aggressive censorship and suppression, dismantling
  • And those grants, by the way, came from the Trump administration back in 2020 to track and warn of Russian
  • threatening his girlfriend and has been described as prosecutors, quote, one of the most violent and aggressive
Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • We're also dealing would Russian and we have to translate to Russian.
  • The other thing that we're trying to to more aggressively is to tell people professionals who encounter
  • those families are really not getting the support that they need with loved ones who have severe aggression
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 26, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and he talks about investing in Russian uh<03:00:25.319><c> resources</c><03:00:26.000><c> in</c><03
  • hoax, it sounds like here today, but indeed into Russian natural gas dependence.
  • Senator Cley called it out for what it was: a war of aggression initiated by Putin, not Ukraine.
  • Senator Cley called it out for what it was: a war of aggression initiated by Putin, not Ukraine.
  • Senator Cley called it out for what it was: a war of aggression initiated by Putin, not Ukraine.
Bills: HJR35 , HR695 , HR469 , HR250
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2022, the Russian-Ukraine war became the world's drone laboratory.
  • In 2020, the Russian-Ukraine war became the world's drone laboratory.
  • In 2022, the Russian-Ukraine war became the world's drone laboratory.
  • In 2020, the Russian-Ukraine war became the world's drone laboratory.
  • You look at the Ukrainian against the Russian strategic bombers.
Summary: The Select Committee on Homeland and Border Security convened with a quorum, adopted its standard committee rules, and began its interim work on the charge of keeping Texas skies safe. Members introduced staff and emphasized the committee’s focus on drone threats, border security, fuel trafficking, critical infrastructure, and public safety. The chair outlined that the committee would hear invited and public testimony over the interim to evaluate current law and recommend legislative action for the next session. The first invited witness, Dr. Michael McGee, gave extensive testimony on the rapid spread of drone technology and the difficulty of detecting and countering drones across multiple threat tiers. He argued that criminal organizations and hostile actors already use drones for surveillance, smuggling, and attacks, and that Texas now has new federal authority to counter drones but lacks enough trained personnel and statewide capacity. He recommended expanding Texas training pipelines, creating a statewide task force led by DPS, building a shared statewide data picture, pursuing federal and state coordination, and supporting lower-cost sensor development and Texas-based manufacturing. Members questioned him about airport vulnerabilities, critical infrastructure costs, commercial delivery drones, and the need for universal protection against evolving threats. A Texas Department of Public Safety panel then described current drone and counter-drone operations. DPS officials said drones are widely used for crash reconstruction, search and rescue, tactical overwatch, and critical infrastructure monitoring, while counter-UAS capabilities remain limited and layered, with only a small number of officers certified through the FBI’s two-week counter-drone course. They said DPS used federal coordination and grant-funded equipment successfully during FIFA-related events and is developing regional counter-UAS teams, but state law still needs updates on FAA alignment, weapons on drones, critical infrastructure definitions, altitude restrictions, sporting venues, and public education. The panel also described DPS’s drone first responder program, including rooftop-launched drones at the Capitol, the Alamo, and other sites, and said current mitigation authority depends on federal certification, policies, and coordination with FAA and air traffic control; without mitigation authority, officers mainly rely on visual detection and ground teams to locate operators.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • We cannot surrender low-Earth orbit to the Chinese or to the Russians.
  • For 10 years, the United States of America was paying the Russian government taxi fare to send our own
  • And that success fueled his ascension into the Hall of Fame as a record-setting jet pilot, an aggressive
  • In 2023, Yipeng-3, a Chinese tank... that had previously departed a Russian port, cut two Baltic Sea
Summary: During the committee meeting, various issues surrounding state policy and governance were deliberated. Although the specifics of bills under discussion were not highlighted, comments from several committee members indicated a focus on improving legislative processes and addressing public concerns. The chairman facilitated discussions that included several points of critique as well as suggestions for enhancement of existing laws. The atmosphere remained constructive despite the complexity of the topics at hand.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Mar 31st, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Supreme Court to have a new hearing on the ruling and that did not come from Russian of either.
  • the chair's question, obviously the risk profile or the risk habit or the driving conduct is more aggressive
  • You would have to admit, I think this helps your argument that the driving is more aggressive to go get
  • specifically facing a cancer diagnosis as they navigate difficult decisions between pursuing immediately aggressive