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The federal government will shut down on Friday if Congress does not pass its spending bills. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut says that must be avoided at all costs.
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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.
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Earlier this week, energy company Avangrid pulled out of a project in Bridgeport, citing inflation and supply chain issues. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said now it’s the federal government’s turn to implement policies to encourage offshore wind development.
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During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Connecticut advocates and lawmakers gathered in New Haven to highlight state resources and urge the federal government to continue funding the cause.
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U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, wants to extend the Child Care Stabilization Act along with other Democrats from the House and Senate. The pandemic-related relief is set to expire on Sept. 30.
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U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who traveled to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, wants the American people to know that progress on the battlefield is steady.
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The Connecticut senator has been pleased by bipartisan support for aid to Ukraine. But some GOP presidential candidates are skeptical of giving more.
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The project called “MOVE New Haven” includes the purchase of 15 new electric buses, the creation of 18 new stops, four mini-hubs, bus-only lanes and new traffic lights.
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Connecticut’s industrial areas are filled with polluted and abandoned sites and buildings, which pose an environmental and physical threat.
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Connecticut faces a health care professional shortage. The state needs 3,000 new registered nurses every year, but nursing schools only graduate 1,900. A $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor will work to close the gap.