CT’s delegation prepares to gain significant influence with new committee roles. They want to strike a balance on oversight and priorities.
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In races for Congress, CT Dems have money edge over GOP rivals
Democratic candidates for Congress in Connecticut have vastly outraised and outspent their Republican opponents in every district.
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With eye on gavels, CT Dems envision oversight if they win majority
Members of CT’s delegation are starting to sketch out what a Democratic return to power could look like from the highest echelons in Congress.
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Larson lost to a younger challenger. Could Blumenthal face a similar test?
After U.S. Rep. John Larson was soundly defeated by the younger Luke Bronin, CT’s aging members of Congress face similar questions.
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Jahana Hayes splits with CT delegation on U.S. aid to Israel
The House blocked the amendment to cut $3.3 billion in aid. But the vote divided the Democratic Party as public opinion shifts on Israel.
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CT lawmakers support passage of federal housing bill. What’s in it?
The bill is a rare piece of major, bipartisan legislation that got through a divided Congress months out from the midterm elections.
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Himes, CT delegation oppose FISA over Trump’s intelligence pick
The surveillance law faced headwinds from Democrats over the lack of reforms. Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte further complicated it.
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CT delegation backs amended bill to boost housing supply
The housing bill is one of the rare bipartisan efforts in Congress. Because of new changes, the Senate will need to take it up again.
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FISA clears House, with only 1 CT congressperson in favor
The U.S. House voted Wednesday to extend a controversial surveillance law that most Connecticut lawmakers opposed.
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Local groups urge CT delegation to back surveillance law reforms
Groups such as Make the Road CT and Indivisible want changes to Section 702 of FISA. The House will try to reauthorize it this week.
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Trump claims big wins, but CT Democrats describe a crisis
Connecticut Democrats spoke at the “People’s State of the Union,” which put a spotlight on Americans affected by Trump policies.
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Murphy, Larson, Himes to skip State of the Union address for rally
At least three Connecticut lawmakers will attend a counter rally to be held on the National Mall the same night as the State of the Union.
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CT secures about $190 million in earmarks from federal bills
Funding for about 175 projects across CT was delayed for months while Congress worked through a tumultuous process to fund the government.
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CT House delegation splits on funding bill to end partial shutdown
Only 21 House Democrats supported the bill, including three members of CT’s delegation: U.S. Reps. Rosa DeLauro, Joe Courtney and Jim Himes.
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Another government shutdown? Odds grow amid ICE funding clash
Senate Democrats, including CT’s two U.S. senators, are mostly unified against new funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.