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  • September 18, 2019
    WASHINGTON — Saying he is “pulling every lever” to prod the Senate into taking action on gun control bills, Sen. Chris Murphy led fellow Democrats late into the night Tuesday in speeches about the need to respond to gun violence. Murphy and his colleagues cited statistics, saying 100 Americans are killed every day by guns and that... Read More
  • September 17, 2019
    Senate Democrats are planning to hold the floor on Tuesday evening for an hours-long talk-a-thon on the issue of gun violence. The floor marathon comes as the White House is struggling to find a place to land in the weeks-long debate over potential gun-law reforms. “Many of my colleagues have seen their communities torn apart by... Read More
  • September 16, 2019
    Sen. Chris Murphy met with leaders of Connecticut’s Puerto Rican community on Monday to discuss his recent trip to the island and share concerns about disaster relief funding that President Trump is blocking from reaching the island. “This president is hellbent on stopping the funds from getting to Puerto Rico that Congress... Read More
  • September 12, 2019
    Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) has been one of the leading foreign-policy-focused politicians in the Democratic Party for several years. He believes that Democrats need to go on the “offensive” on national-security issues in the 2020 election, making it a keystone of any campaign. He’s also been the primary steward of senate... Read More
  • September 12, 2019
    WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal called Wednesday for their Republican counterparts, as well as President Donald Trump, to step up and take action to prevent further gun violence in the United States. During the course of an hour’s worth of speeches on the Senate floor, Murphy and Blumenthal shared stories... Read More
  • September 06, 2019
    In the wake of a month with 53 mass shooting victims, Connecticut’s senators have renewed their longstanding call for stronger gun control measures. U.S. Democratic Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal took to social media and the press last week to reiterate the urgency of passing stricter gun control laws after several major mass... Read More
  • September 04, 2019
    While no projects in their districts are at risk, Connecticut's Democratic lawmakers in Congress are pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to divert $3.6 billion in military construction funds to help build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Lawmakers received word this week from Defense Secretary Mark Esper that the... Read More
  • September 04, 2019
    For President Donald Trump, maintaining his personal friendship with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro — another right-wing leader with authoritarian tendencies — is seemingly more important than leading the charge against the disaster unfolding in Brazil. The lungs of the world are still on fire in the Amazon rainforests, and... Read More
  • August 29, 2019
    MIDDLETOWN — The story of Kristin Whitney Daniels, who has lived with Type 1 diabetes for the past 13 years, is like that of many others who struggle daily with affording life-saving medications. “I have the double whammy. I am also on Humira, one of the most expensive drugs in the country, and insulin,” said the... Read More
  • August 26, 2019
    MYSTIC, CT — Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), will be in Mystic Tuesday at the Mystic Aquarium's new Milne Center for Ocean Science and Conservation. Murphy will hold a roundtable discussion with community leaders and stakeholders on the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act. Murphy is a bill co-sponsor along with and U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)... Read More
  • August 24, 2019
    Amid mixed signals from the White House, Sen. Chris Murphy said Friday that prospects for new gun control measures in Congress remain uncertain. Speaking at separate press conferences Friday at the state Capitol, Murphy and Sen. Richard Blumenthal reinforced their commitment to “common sense” gun laws, and stressed a need for President... Read More
  • August 23, 2019
    The White House has told U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy that President Donald Trump remains committed to working on expanded background checks legislation for gun purchases, but the Connecticut Democrat acknowledged Friday he’s skeptical whether anything will happen. Murphy said he spoke with Trump officials on Thursday night about their commitment... Read More
  • August 23, 2019
    Westport-Weston YMCA’s conference room was filled on Friday to hear U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy discuss how he plans to address the rising costs of child care in the state and across the country. Murphy was joined by state Sen. Will Haskell, state Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, Westport Selectwoman Melissa Kane and other local dignitaries for the... Read More
  • August 23, 2019
    Sen. Chris Murphy is working with the White House to keep alive conversations about a potential deal on expanded background checks for gun purchases. The Connecticut Democrat said Friday he is willing to work with President Donald Trump because lives are at stake, but admits that he sees the chances of passing broad gun control... Read More
  • August 22, 2019
    Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Thursday he is convinced support for stronger background checks is not off the table after he spoke to White House officials. "I spoke with the White House today. They have not walked away from improving background checks," Murphy tweeted. "I am skeptical we can reach consensus but I’m... Read More
  • August 21, 2019
     A commercial packaging company that has called Norwalk home for more than 60 years was recently showcased by United States Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) as one of "Murphy's Monday Manufacturers." Commerce Packaging Corp., located on Wilson Avenue in South Norwalk, is a family owned business, founded by Stanley Alexander in 1954, which is currently... Read More
  • August 20, 2019
     Sen. Chris Murphy, who spoke to President Donald Trump last week about supporting legislation that would expand FBI checks of gun buyers, said Tuesday he is disregarding reports the president has cooled to the idea until Trump speaks directly to him. “I spoke to President Trump last week and he expressed support for working together... Read More
  • August 14, 2019
    President Trump spoke to another Democratic senator about moving forward on legislation regarding background checks in the aftermath of two mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso. Speaking with reporters before heading to a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump said he spoke with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) about next steps. “We had a very good... Read More
  • August 13, 2019
    WASHINGTON — House Democrats, seeking to pressure the Senate Republican leadership to take up gun safety legislation, broke away from their August recess on Tuesday to appear in the Capitol with victims of gun violence, who pleaded with Congress to act swiftly to prevent further bloodshed. Six top Democrats called on Senator Mitch McConnell,... Read More
  • August 13, 2019
    Democrats on Tuesday criticized President Donald Trump over his response to the recent unrest in Hong Kong, where protesters clashed with police in riot gear in the city's main airport terminal. Asked by a reporter if the Chinese should show restraint against the demonstrators, Trump said "the Hong Kong thing is a very tough situation.... Read More

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