The prevalence of PFAS is growing with tiny amounts doing great harm. We need major commitment & focus from the federal government & EPA to curb its spread. Stronger enforcement & increased funding for remediation are a must.
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A grand Halloween community party in New Britain—close the streets, open the candy bags, & put on scary costumes. All the kids & parents had a ball.
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Immensely impressive work at CT’s Diaper Bank by a truly dedicated team of staff & volunteers. They’re meeting urgent needs for infant formula & diapers. Thank you for strengthening families & filling supply shortages.
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Announcing a $7 million federal grant to build a game changing marine terminal serving New London & Mohawk Eastern RR. It means key connections from port to rail, many jobs, & more.
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Protecting pets must be a priority in natural disaster preparedness. Planning is key & action is vital—the newly enacted PAW Act will update FEMA best practices & better assist pet owners. Thank you for all your efforts to aid animals impacted by these disasters.
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My thoughts & well wishes are with Paul Pelosi, , & their family after this horrible, vicious attack. Violence is never acceptable & has no place in our politics.
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Resilient & resolute, Yale graduate workers in fighting for their rights to organize & seek fair treatment with assistance from Local 33. Yale should respect their right to organize & let the workers freely decide.
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Today we submitted thousands of union cards from graduate researchers and graduate and professional teachers to the regional office of the NLRB. We also visited President Peter Salovey’s office to deliver an election petition to Yale.
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My heart breaks again as I reflect on the massacre that took place at Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Synagogue 4 years ago. We lost 11 beautiful, treasured lives. May their memories be a blessing & unite us as we reject & condemn antisemitism in all its forms.
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We need to enshrine marriage equality into federal law. With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, other fundamental rights like same-sex marriage are in grave danger. I proudly stood with LGBTQ+ advocates to support passage of the Respect for Marriage Act.
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Thanks to federal funding, Career Resources, Inc. can continue to build on its fantastic work to break the cycle of recidivism. Their game-changing efforts to aid those re-entering the workforce are key to successfully transitioning back into the community.
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Nobody cares more about their patients than nurses & health care workers. They deserve fair pay, fair hours, & fair treatment. Proud to stand with union members at Windham Hospital as they call out unfair labor practices & demand change.
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Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. The Hartford Housing Authority is taking steps to save lives & prevent harm from this pernicious, insidious gas. Through this federal grant they will be able to install detection systems in public housing developments & keep people safe.
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A Grand Banquet in Danbury to celebrate 100 yrs of service by dedicated members of the Lebanon-American Club. My remarks for the Congressional Record, presented this weekend, barely capture all the tremendous caring & giving of this wonderful community. Congratulations & thanks!
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No snatching defeat from the jaws of victory—as Ukrainians make miraculous battlefield gains. Ukrainians must decide whether & when to negotiate. Rather than emboldening a bully, U.S. should doubledown on support.
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Ukrainians must know unequivocally: we have your back. No negotiations w/o you. No naïve trust in Putin, a genocidal war criminal. No pullback in support—in fact, increased arms, humanitarian & other aid. Putin is a bullying thug who understands only force.
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The US should immediately pause the transfers of sensitive technologies & weapon systems to Saudi Arabia. & I have introduced legislation that would enact this policy—sending a strong, clear message to Riyadh that it must regain US trust.
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Saudi leaders believe they can push the US into a corner, forcing us to accept their terms for a partnership that does little to advance our interests. Such arrogance, presumption, & deceit have shattered the trust the US once placed in the Saudi regime.
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On top of Saudi Arabia's heinous record of massacring civilians in Yemen, murdering journalists&more, they've aligned w/Russia by voting to slash oil production. This move is designed to fuel Putin’s war&reverse the work being done to counter inflation&bring down gas prices.
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The US can’t continue jeopardizing its own interests to cover for Saudi recklessness. Over & over, Saudi Arabia has broken its promises—siding with Russia & violating human rights. We must stop enabling this bad behavior & reset our one-sided relationship.
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An inspiring celebration of service at the annual Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Dinner this weekend, a great turnout reflecting strong support for Post 1467. Proud & thankful to join you!
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Wishing a happy Diwali to all who are celebrating. May this Festival of Lights bring you peace, prosperity, & joy.
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Senseless, stomach-turning—another school becomes a crime scene, a site of tragedy. Our hearts break as gun violence strikes again. Thanks to the first responders for effective action to reduce the awful toll.
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Deeply grateful&proud to be honored at CT Hospice Gratitude Gala. CEO Barbara Pearce has led an extraordinary revival of this internationally renowned caring facility, w/help from staff, doctors, nurses, board members&more. A miraculous turnaround for an inspiring institution.
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Exclusive: Senator Richard Blumenthal is expected to announce a new bill today that would require front-facing cameras, sensors, or other technology on all cars.
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This commonsense measure will save lives by requiring car manufacturers to install tech, like front-facing cameras or sensors, to detect kids or pets in front of the vehicle. Congress mandated similar rear visibility standards, & now backup sensors & cameras are standard.
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Tragic frontover incidents are needlessly killing or severely injuring kids, & we must act. I’m proud to lead the STOP Frontovers Act to require a front visibility & perception standard in cars to help bring an end to these tragedies.
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For 50 years the National Marine Sanctuary System has led the way in preserving our country’s spectacular underwater seascapes. Thanks to their support, the Northeast Canyons & Seamounts Marine National Monument ecosystem will be protected for generations to come.
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A wonderful new community center in Bridgeport—opened by DACCT, LEAD, & the Mosaic Coalition. The Dominican American Coalition of CT, & Latinos for Education Advocacy & Diversity, are invaluable partners along with the Mosaic Coalition.
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Exciting celebration of 10 years for CT Electric Car Charging Systems—so important for saving energy & our planet. Congrats & thanks to Ed Ingalls & his team for their guts, grit & vision. They’re shaming the EV skeptics—putting chargers in homes & businesses all over CT.
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Naugatuck’s Frosty’s Fall Festival has tons of artful, useful, beautiful craft creations & other impressive items. Great for Thanksgiving & Holiday gifts. Head over to 6 Rubber
Ave to enjoy the broad array—& really nice people. Thanks all.
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Branford Manor residence deserve safe, healthy living conditions—mold-free & well-maintained. My goal with is action right now, holding owners accountable & HUD doing its job with real inspections & orders.
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Fantastic to be at the Women’s Business Development Council in New London for the ribbon cutting for their new location. WBDC is a real force multiplier. I applaud their work & support their mission to foster equity while expanding exceptional entrepreneurship
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I’ll continue to fight for measures that combat this mental health crisis & make sure that children receive the care they need. With the help of initiatives like , we can & will save lives. 5/5
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Passing this legislation, along with increased funding for mental health resources & the newly implemented , are important steps to address this national emergency. 4/5
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I’m proud to be leading the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, which will hold Big Tech accountable for their failures & provide kids & parents with the tools they need to safeguard young people's online experience. 3/5
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We must address this crisis. The constant barrage of addictive, toxic content being driven to young people by powerful social media platforms has only added fuel to the fire. 2/5
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It's been a year since pediatric health leaders declared the kids’ mental health crisis a national emergency & we are still failing our young people.
Urgent action is needed to better help & support kids struggling with their mental health. 1/5
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Great to visit the Kaman Air Vehicles facility to see their work on a military helicopter drone prototype. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, I’ll continue to champion legislation promoting the use of domestic drone tech to support our national defense & local economy.
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