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U.S. Sen. Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) wants to advance legislation that would increase retirees' Social Security payments, though the bill has faced pushback from Republicans.
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Each threatened shutdown can lead to stress in the military community about missing paychecks and losing access to federal programs.
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Expelled Long Island congressman George Santos said he will challenge Republican Nick LaLota to represent New York’s first congressional district. The announcement was made during a visit to President Biden’s State of the Union address.
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U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) urged House Republicans to take up the National Security Act, which passed the Senate last month but is stalled in the House. The package includes legislation that aims to curb fentanyl trafficking and opioid overdose deaths in the U.S.
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Democrats have clinched a key seat in the U.S. House of Representatives with Tom Suozzi’s special election win in New York. The narrow Republican majority in the House will shrink even further after Suozzi takes office.
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CT's delegation wants progress on the Kids Online Safety Act, the Coast Guard and the Farm Bill. But first they need to fund the government.
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Political newcomer Mazi Pilip, a member of the Nassau County Legislature, will run to represent New York’s 3rd congressional district.
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The National Defense Authorization Act has passed the Senate and the House, with billions of dollars to support funding for projects at Connecticut-based companies Sikorsky, Pratt & Whitne and Electric Boat.
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Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz said the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine is a call to action for Congress and other states to pass strict gun laws similar to Connecticut.
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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut wants to send money and weapons to Israel for defense, and money and supplies to the region for the citizens impacted by the conflict in both Israel and Palestine.