Murphy and other negotiators are faced with resistance from both parties and a closing window to get a bipartisan deal done.
Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy, Connecticut’s junior U.S. senator, was first elected in 2012. Sen. Murphy has supported stricter gun legislation and affordable health care.
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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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Biden forms gun violence prevention office sought by advocates
For years, advocates urged the government to create such a role that would establish a coordinated response aimed at reducing gun violence.
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Murphy seeks accountability from Coast Guard in spending bill
Murphy’s measure would require a report from the Coast Guard and a review of other sexual assault claims at its CT-based academy.
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Blumenthal’s kids online safety bill advances. Will it pass this time?
A congressional committee OK’d the Kids Online Safety Act, but there is no set timing on when the full Senate will take it up.
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One year later: CT advocates laud gun safety law, but ‘we can’t rest’
After the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act passed last June, CT advocates say conversations are less divisive and lawmakers are more open.
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New federal background check law stopped over 200 gun sales
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act requires enhanced checks for young buyers. It stopped 206 sales, but none was in Connecticut.
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CT Dems reject SNAP work requirements in debt limit talks
Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-5th District, said she is ‘very concerned’ by the GOP push in Congress for stricter requirements to access food stamps.
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Biden turns to Ned Lamont, Chris Murphy to boost 2024 campaign
Ned Lamont and Chris Murphy were among 50 lawmakers named to President Joe Biden’s National Advisory Board ahead of the 2024 election.
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Murphy proposes $1B plan to combat fentanyl coming into U.S.
Sen. Chris Murphy wants to boost efforts to seize fentanyl as CT sees the drug heavily contributing to accidental overdose deaths.
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CT’s senators differ on social media protections for children
Sen. Chris Murphy supports barring children under 13 from social media. But Sen. Richard Blumenthal believes age limits are hard to enforce.
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CT Dems push for ethics code amid Justice Thomas controversy
CT’s U.S. senators want more scrutiny of Justice Clarence Thomas’ deals and raised concerns about the lack of ethics guidelines for justices.
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Sen. Chris Murphy to run for third term
Murphy highlighted his decade-long work to curb gun violence and vowed not to accept any corporate donations during his campaign.
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CT Starbucks union advocates bring their fight to Washington, D.C.
Two who helped organize a Starbucks in Vernon were among dozens of employees and union organizers who attended a Senate hearing on Wednesday.