Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal say the internal review into sex assault and harassment at the Coast Guard Academy comes up short.
Lisa Hagen
Lisa Hagen is CT Mirror and CT Public's shared Federal Policy Reporter. Based in Washington, D.C., she focuses on the impact of federal policy in Connecticut and covers the state’s congressional delegation. Lisa previously covered national politics and campaigns for U.S. News & World Report, The Hill and National Journal’s Hotline. She is a New Jersey native and graduate of Boston University.
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Pentagon taps Pratt & Whitney as sole provider of F135 engine upgrades
CT’s congressional delegation worked for years to get funding for modernizing the fighter jet engine made at the East Hartford-based company.
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Chris Murphy involved in border talks as Congress seeks to pass aid
Murphy and other negotiators are faced with resistance from both parties and a closing window to get a bipartisan deal done.
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Chris Murphy wants America to be less lonely. He thinks government can help
Sen. Chris Murphy is touting federal legislation to combat loneliness as a coalition of groups in CT seek to rebuild social connections.
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CT senators back bill on Puerto Rico deciding its political status
Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal support a referendum for Puerto Rico to decide if it wants statehood, independence or sovereignty.
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Blumenthal hopes whistleblower spurs action on kids online safety
A bipartisan group wants the Senate to vote on the Kids Online Safety Act by the end of the year. But its fate in Congress is unclear.
Posted inTransportation
CT gets $2B in federal funding for rail projects, bridge replacements
Nearly half of the funding will go to replacing the Connecticut River Bridge, which is used by Amtrak, CT Shoreline East and freight trains.
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Biden seeks $107M for child care in CT amid fears of closures
Rep. Rosa DeLauro said federal funding is vital to give providers better pay and defray costs for families since pandemic funds ended.
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Most CT lawmakers call for ‘humanitarian pauses’ for Gaza aid
CT’s delegation doesn’t support an Israel-Hamas ceasefire, but most want ‘humanitarian pauses’ to help with the flow of aid to Gaza.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson’s record is concerning, CT reps say
CT lawmakers are relieved that the House can function but are concerned with Johnson’s record on same-sex marriage, abortion and Ukraine aid.
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CT submarine industry would get boost from Biden security funding
Biden’s $105B national security request includes $3.4B for the submarine industrial base, which would boost the CT companies involved in it.
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Quinnipiac law professor Sarah Russell nominated to federal court
Sarah Russell, who previously served as a federal public defender, was nominated to sit on the U.S. District Court in Connecticut.
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CT representatives vote to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
CT’s five U.S. representatives joined the Democrats and some Republican critics in voting to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House.
Posted inPolitics
George Logan will run for Congress against Rep. Jahana Hayes
Logan’s announcement comes nearly a year after he challenged Hayes. The three-term congresswoman defeated him by about 2,000 votes.
Posted inGovernment
Bill would ensure pay for Coast Guard in government shutdown
CT Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing a bill to ensure the Coast Guard gets the same protections as other military branches amid a shutdown.