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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Connecticut Newsletter for Sunday November 17, 2019 ( 23 items )  

Amid Multistate Ground Beef Salmonella Outbreak, DeLauro and Gillibrand Urge Transparency in USDA Testing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue urging transparency in the testing data being gathered regarding the multistate outbreak of Salmonella linked to ground beef. To date, this foodborne illness outbreak has caused at least eight hospitalizations and one death across six st  more

Cicilline Introduces Bill to Generate Millions in Federal Funding for Southern New England
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) introduced legislation today to establish Rhode Island and surrounding counties in Massachusetts and Connecticut as a federal regional commission. The Southern New England Regional Commission Act, which Cicilline introduced with Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III (MA-03), will allow jurisdictions at different levels to work together with federal support to s  more

Collins, King Back Bill to Support and Expand Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan legislation also cosponsored by senators from six east coast states currently participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) * * * U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined a number of their colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a c  more

Kennedy, Cicilline Introduce Bill to Generate Millions in Federal Funding for Southern New England
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy III, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Congressman Joe Kennedy III (MA-04) and Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) introduced legislation today to establish southeastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island and surrounding counties in Connecticut as a federal regional commission. The Southern New England Regional Commission Act will allow jurisdictions at different levels to work together with federal support to strengthen the area's eco  more

Murphy, Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support and Expand Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Legislation is Cosponsored by Senators From Six States Currently Participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) * * * U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and a number of their colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Green  more

Murphy, Murkowski Applaud Committee Passage of Save Our Seas 2.0
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) applauded committee passage of Save Our Seas 2.0, bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) to combat marine debris. Murphy and Murkowski are both cosponsors of the bill. The legislation includes a Murphy-Murkowski drafted provision to fund  more

Rep. Courtney Issues Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Against Homeowners Impacted by Crumbling Foundations Crisis
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement after the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled against thousands of eastern Connecticut homeowners in a decision that exempts many insurers from having to cover repairs to homes with structural damage caused by crumbling concrete foundations: "Today's decisions by the Connecticut Supreme Court unfortunately rewards the insurance industry's concerted efforts to avoid the risk of crumbling foundations, rather than   more

Rep. DeLauro Issues Statement on Supreme Court Sandy Hook Lawsuit Decision
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court allowed a lawsuit by survivors and relatives of those killed in the Sandy Hook shooting against Remington Arms to move forward: "Today's decision by the Supreme Court will allow the families of those killed during the Sandy Hook massacre to seek justice. "This would not have been possible without the tireless advocacy from parents, relatives, and organizations who have never let u  more

Rep. DeLauro Urges ICE to Grant Constituent's Mother Parole
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today sent a letter to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Matthew Albence urging ICE to grant parole to a Third District constituent's mother, Tania Romero. The text of DeLauro's letter is below: Acting Director Matthew T. Albence U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department of Homeland Security 500 12th Street SW Wash  more

Rep. Hayes Supported Bill Expanding Female Veteran Services Passes House
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, H.R. 3224, the Deborah Sampson Act, passed the United States House of Representatives by an overwhelming margin. This critical legislation addresses long-term biases against female veterans by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). A majority of the provisions contained in the Deborah Sampson Act were cosponsored by Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05). While women have served in the armed forces  more

Rep. Larson Celebrates Unveiling of Connecticut Fallen Star Memorial in East Hartford
EAST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 9 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. John B. Larson attended the unveiling of the Fallen Star Memorial in East Hartford. In 2016, Larson traveled to Maryland to see the Fallen Star Memorial at Aberdeen Proving Ground. It was there that the idea to bring the Fallen Star Memorial to Connecticut was born. "It's an honor to participate in today's unveiling of the Connecticut Fallen Star Memorial. As we know, freedo  more

Sen. Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support and Expand Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Legislation is Cosponsored by Senators From Six States Currently Participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) * * * Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today led a number of her colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a collaborative effort across the states of Connecticut, D  more

Sen. Murphy Highlights Connecticut Residents Whose Health Care is Under Attack by Trump, Republicans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on Wednesday shared stories on the U.S. Senate floor of constituents in Connecticut whose health care is under attack by the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress. This is part of a new effort by Senate Democrats to highlight a "Patient of the Day" and show what's at s  more

Sen. Murphy Issues Statement on Hired Contractors for Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following statement regarding reports that the Trump administration hired outside contractors to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help Administrator Seema Verma's personal brand: "Trump promised to 'drain the swamp' but his administration is doing the opposite. "CMS slashed the ACA's health insurance navigator budget and threw that mon  more

Sen. Murphy Issues Statement on Situation in Israel
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the situation in Israel: "I'm worried for my friends in Israel who are facing hundreds of rocket attacks from Islamic Jihad over the last 24 hours. "Israel has every right to defend itself proportionally from these attacks, and it's clear we must continue to support Israel's advanced missile defense system. "Palestinians and Israelis have bo  more

Sen. Murphy Issues Statement on State Department I.G. Report on Political Retaliation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the State Inspector General's Office report reviewing allegations of politicized and other improper personnel practices from the Office of the Secretary: "There should be no political or ethnic litmus test to serve our country, but the Trump administration seems to think otherwise. "The Inspector General's report confirms a disturbing pattern  more

Sen. Murphy Issues Statement on Turkish President Erdogan's Visit to White House
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Trump administration for moving forward with bringing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House: "New evidence is emerging of Turkey's proxy forces in Syria committing war crimes, just as an increasingly authoritarian Erdogan is poised to walk into the West Wing for a big bear hug from President Trump. "The White House kno  more

Sen. Murphy: As Reports of School Shooting Break, Senate Republicans Again Block Vote to Expand Background Checks
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * - Murphy, Blumenthal, and Murray Blast Republicans for Denying a Vote to Save Lives * * * U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), along with his colleagues U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-Wash.), demanded the U.S. Senate bring up a vote on the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R.8) just as reports surfaced of yet another school shooting in   more

Sen. Murphy: Sign Up for Health Care During Open Enrollment and Get Your Flu Shot
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Following the announcement of the first two flu-related deaths in Connecticut this season, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, along with U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Renee Coleman-Mitchell, on Friday held a press conference in Hartfor  more

Sen. Shaheen, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support and Expand Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Legislation is Cosponsored by Senators From Six States Currently Participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) * * * Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today introduced with a number of her colleagues bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a collaborative effort across the states of Connecticut, De  more

Sens. Collins, King Back Bill to Support and Expand Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan legislation also cosponsored by senators from six east coast states currently participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) * * * Today, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined a number of their colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to support and expand programs such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RG  more

Sens. Murphy, Cornyn Issue Statement on Justice Department Report on Implementation of Fix NICS Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sens. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, and John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement after the Justice Department released its first report on the implementation of the Fix NICS Act: All 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Indian tribal governments have submitted implementation plans to the DOJ, as have 45 federal agencies. Since the Fix NICS Act was signed into law in 2018, more than six million new records have been added to National Instant Criminal B  more

Sens. Murphy, Menendez, Democrats Warn Trump Administration Against Punishing State Department Officials Testifying in Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: With three senior State Department officials scheduled to testify during the first week of public hearings on the Trump-Ukraine scandal, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Tuesday joined a letter led by the Committee's Ranking Member, U.S Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), in calling on two top ranking officials in the State Department to st  more