Why Connecticut's senators are voting against Republican spending bill, despite Schumer's support
Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he understands Schumer's support for the bill but said it would result in "immediate, cruel and draconian harm."
Connecticut’s senators explain why they’re voting ‘no’ on the Republican spending measure
Connecticut’s two senators, both Democrats, said they planned to vote “no” on a Republican House spending bill.
Trump praises Schumer decision to vote for spending bill
President Donald Trump praised Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) on March 14 for his decision to vote for a Republican-backed continuing resolution to keep the government funded.
US Senate Poised to Pass Republican Stopgap Spending Bill, Avert Shutdown
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives earlier this week passed the measure, which largely leaves spending steady at about $6.75 trillion in the fiscal year that ends September 30. Democrats expressed anger over the bill,
Chuck Schumer will vote for Republican funding bill, reducing shutdown odds
N.Y., said he will vote to advance the Republican funding extension and avoid a government shutdown at the end of the day Friday. "While the CR bill is very bad, the potential for a shutdown has consequences for America that are much,
Chuck Schumer Says Senate Will Pass Bill To Fix D.C. Funding Cut
The legislation would apparently shield the D.C. government from a billion-dollar cut, but it would still need to be approved by the House.
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Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy Flops After Being Confronted With Video Evidence Of His Past Gov’t Shutdown Opposition
Democrat Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy quickly backtracked on his support for a government shutdown Sunday after being ...
CT congressman defends Social Security as ‘capitalism’s safety net’ amid claims of waste and fraud
Social Security has taken center stage after President Donald J. Trump told the nation it’s a system that has “shocking ...
Republicans can't meet their own budget target without cutting Medicare or Medicaid, budget office says
The House GOP has ordered the Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees Medicare and Medicaid funding, to cut $880 ...
House Democrat Shouts at Republicans for Shielding Elon Musk from DOGE Testimony: 'Why Isn't He Here Explaining It?'
Connecticut Rep. John Larson furiously questioned his Republican colleagues for blocking Elon Musk’s testimony on Wednesday, March 12, in a heated moment caught on camera ...
Top CT Senate Republicans call for ‘pausing’ PURA chief’s confirmation vote. What to know
State Senate Republicans called on the legislature Thursday to “pause” a confirmation vote for Public Utility Regulatory Commission Chairman Marissa Gillett in order to make time to examine a ...
CT lawmakers approve partially written bill on public utilities, energy
Majority Democrats on Connecticut's Energy Committee on Thursday disconnected a Republican proposal amid charge that it would ...
Connecticut GOP-backed bill aims to eliminate public benefits charge on electric bill
A public hearing in Hartford on a bill designed to lower electric rates. It’s backed by Republicans who want to get rid of ...
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Republicans request federal investigation into ‘integrity of CT's electoral system'
Connecticut Republican leaders have requested a federal investigation into the integrity of the state's electoral system, citing alleged election crimes in Bridgeport. Five people were arrested ...
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CT delegation warns of threats to Medicaid in GOP budget plan
congressional Republicans passed the resolution Tuesday night, with the one defection they could lose on their side and no Democratic support, including opposition from Connecticut’s delegation.
CT officials trying to block Canadian tariffs they say will drive up electric, gas prices
Connecticut customers could be caught in the middle of a trade war by tariffs on Canadian electricity at a time when many ...