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Husband, father, proud veteran and former governor. U.S. Senator for Delaware and ranking member

Delaware
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Joined February 2011
Born on 23 January
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  1. 5 hours ago

    This project is too important to let trivial politics play a role. I’m leading other in asking to investigate the White House’s hand in ’s abrupt decision – after years of work – to reverse course on plans for a new HQ

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  2. Sep 21

    In the summer of 1991, I was proud to lead a congressional delegation of Vietnam veterans, including the late Senator John McCain, back to Southeast Asia to bring back MIAs. May we honor John’s legacy by continuing our work to bring these heroes home

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  3. Sep 21

    On , we honor the brave men and woman who never came home. Let us never forget the sacrifices these fallen heroes made and our duty to continue working to bring them back to the country they so bravely served

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  4. Sep 21

    I'm proud to work in a bipartisan way to ensure that patients will have more transparency when it comes to the cost of their medical services and procedures. Ensuring that no American falls into poverty because they're sick is not a partisan issue

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  5. Sep 21

    No American should have to file bankruptcy as a result of a health emergency. The came a long way in reducing the rates of medical bankruptcies, but there’s always more work to be done

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  6. Sep 20

    2,975. That's how many Americans lost their lives in . We have a moral obligation – not just as public officials but as fellow human beings – to demand answers and uncover the shortcomings that led to far too many preventable deaths so this never happens again

    WATCH: After Hurricane Maria, hundreds of Puerto Ricans with treatable ailments like bedsores and kidney problems died agonizing deaths after going without proper medical care. MORE here on the anniversary of the storm:
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  7. Sep 20

    At the very least, we should be able to trust that those who serve in the highest positions in our government will follow the law. Instead, this administration seems to promote a culture where showing that basic level of respect for the American taxpayer is optional

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  8. Sep 20

    NEWS: Two months after my inquiry, the has confirmed that yet another Trump White House staffer has violated the Hatch Act. This administration's blatant and repeated disregard for the law is astounding and unacceptable.

    We have laws in this country for a reason. The Hatch Act ensures government officials don’t use their positions to unfairly influence political activity, like elections. But the Trump Administration continues to completely disregard this law >
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  9. Sep 20

    Common sense polices like my bill with would phase down this potent greenhouse gas and provide much-needed certainty to American manufacturers trying to export new, cleaner alternative technologies. My statement:

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  10. Sep 20

    This hurts American exporters and innovation - and is yet another reminder that won’t take even the smallest step to address .

    EPA to abandon restrictions against chemical linked to climate change
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  11. Sep 20

    It doesn't have to be this way. Our hearts go out to our neighbors in Aberdeen, Maryland and all those affected by yet another senseless tragedy.

    Texts from inside the shooting in , Maryland. No one should ever have to experience this level of trauma and fear. This daily gun violence in America must come to an end.
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  12. Sep 19

    The Senate must act swiftly to pass the America’s Water Infrastructure Act -- my bipartisan bill with that funds levee and dam safety programs to better prepare coastal communities for extreme weather events before disaster strikes.

    ‘We need help’: N.C. towns plead for dam, levee upgrades after second major flood in two years
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  13. Sep 19

    I'm pleased to announce, along with my partners and , another $5.5 million in federal funding for this Sussex County airport that will not only upgrade local facilities but also support Delaware's economy and spur tourism

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  14. Sep 19

    Over the past eight years, the and Sussex County have invested millions to improve the Delaware Coast Airport in an effort to create a nurturing environment for job creation in the First State and promote infrastructure development

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  15. Sep 19

    In 2016, I saw a run-down postal carrier annex struggling to meet the needs of Rehoboth Beach. Today, I had the pleasure of touring the facility that will take its place, employing 70 Delawareans and serving many more. I’m proud to have led the efforts to make this day a reality

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  16. Sep 18

    A wasteful decision. Today’s move by robs the public of millions of dollars in annual royalties and will lead to more needless emissions of a potent greenhouse gas. My full statement:

    BREAKING: Trump administration rolls back Obama-era methane pollution rule that aimed to help combat climate change.
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  17. Sep 18

    It's simple: When patients fill prescriptions, they should be told if a more affordable medication is available. Thanks to the bipartisan Patient Right to Know Act, which I was proud to support, patients will now have the information they deserve

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  18. Sep 17

    Our work is far from over, but the Opioids Crisis Response Act of 2018 is a step in the right direction. I’m proud my colleagues could come together to pass common sense policies that will help those suffering from addiction:

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  19. Sep 17

    Last month alone, 39 Delawareans lost their lives to opioid-related overdoses. That’s 39 families whose lives will never be the same and 39 deaths that might have been prevented. Enough is enough.

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  20. Sep 17

    There is much more that we need to do, but the bills we passed tonight are a significant step forward as we work to find smart, effective ways to fight this deadly public health crisis

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