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Husband, father, proud veteran and former governor. U.S. Senator for Delaware and ranking member

Delaware
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Joined February 2011
Born on January 23
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  1. 5 hours ago

    Pulling out of the - with no replacement in sight - leaves America and our allies less safe and diminishes our credibility as a world leader and an honest partner. I urge : don’t abandon an agreement that is preventing a nuclear armed Iran

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  2. 7 hours ago

    It is great news that consumers will know more about what is in the food they’re ordering. This common sense, bipartisan policy change enhances transparency and allows all Americans to make better-informed decisions

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  3. 23 hours ago

    Coastal states like Delaware can’t afford to have valuable information used as a political football by . has a responsibility to publish its scientific research — not hide behind an “under construction” notice on its website.

    Removing information from the website won’t make the reality of disappear along with it – the effects of are felt more every day. We must take action to tackle the greatest environmental challenge of our time.
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  4. May 7

    Today, I had the opportunity to meet with the hard working teachers at Sunnyside Elementary School in Smyrna. This , I want to thank them, and all the teachers in the First State, for inspiring and instilling a love of learning in all Delaware students

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  5. May 7

    Before heading to Washington, I made a stop at Sunnyside Elementary School to talk to students about civics. Thanks to fourth grader Mikey for inviting me! – at Sunnyside Elementary

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  6. May 4

    I joined First Lady Tracey Carney at to support the 7th Annual Great American Shake Sale for an organization that works to eliminate childhood hunger.

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  7. May 2

    Enough is enough. The American people deserve to know how their tax dollars are being spent – especially if they’re being abused to enrich Mr. Pruit and his friends. Congress has a constitutional duty to investigate these reports.

    . and have called for an immediate hearing after new reports showed ’s $100,000 trip to Morocco was planned by Mr. Pruitt's friend — a lobbyist who now has $40,000 a month contract with the Moroccan government
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  8. May 1

    Earlier, I urged and to abandon this reckless and legally questionable draft proposal and, instead, work with me, states like California and U.S. automakers toward a win-win solution

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  9. May 1

    . and 's draft plan would limit Delaware’s, and other state's, authority to set vehicle standards, while relying on outdated assumptions about safety and downplaying greenhouse gas emissions’ role in fueling man-made

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  10. May 1

    A draft and vehicle efficiency and emissions rule proposal I obtained reveals the Trump Administration’s reckless plan to gut current vehicle standards, which would increase harmful air pollution for millions of Americans

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  11. May 1

    After playing politics and putting health care for millions in jeopardy, has finally conceded to what health economists, experts and insurers have said about the individual mandate for years. I urge Republicans in Congress to do the same.

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  12. May 1

    Who could have possibly predicted that repealing the individual mandate would lead to higher premiums and fewer Americans insured? Oh, that’s right…

    Individual mandate repealed ➡️ healthier people less likely to obtain health insurance ➡️ risk pools less healthy ➡️ cost of premiums rise ➡️ more people do not obtain insurance. The could now mean higher premiums and millions of people lose health insurance.
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  13. May 1

    The company recently announced aggressive goals: By 2025, all McDonalds guest packaging will come from renewable, recycled or certified sources. Local owner Mike Meoli and employees discussed the positive impact this will have on Delmarva.

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  14. May 1

    During my travels around yesterday, I stopped by in Bridgeville to learn about the company’s new efforts to reduce waste and increase recycling.

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  15. Apr 30

    I also had the chance to sit down with small business owners from around Delaware to hear about their successes and the challenges they still face as they work to grow their here in the First State

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  16. Apr 30

    I’m kicking off with the dedicated staff of ReNove Med Spa in Rehoboth Beach – one of 's Small Businesses of the Year!

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  17. Apr 30

    This , I'd like to highlight some of the nearly 80,000 small businesses throughout Delaware that are the backbone of our communities and drivers of our economy

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  18. Apr 27

    The rain stopped long enough for us to snap this photo today celebrating the addition of solar panels to operate Fort Delaware instead of the old diesel engines that were damaged during Superstorm Sandy.

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  19. Apr 26

    The hard work they, and others like them across the First State and around the country, do is helping us do the right thing and make progress to ensure every child in the US – no matter where they are born – is protected from those seeking to exploit them.

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  20. Apr 26

    I’m grateful to Delawareans Dr. Pattiva Cathell, an ELL School Counselor at Sussex Central High School and Laura Graham, Deputy Director of the Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. for joining me today and for their tireless advocacy on behalf of these unaccompanied children

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