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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 January 23
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    11 hours ago

    The last time had a Navy ship named after her was 1923. I’m honored to be sponsor of the and thank the dedicated sailors and their families this weekend. Hope you can join Saturday!

    Join us on 10/20 to watch the christening ceremony of the with your fellow Delawareans
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  2. Oct 17

    Obesity is an epidemic that our country cannot afford to ignore. It is linked to diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, and maternal mortality. It is absolutely crucial that we address this issue not only during National Obesity Care Week, but every day.

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  3. Oct 17

    You know what doesn’t care about your ‘instincts,’ ? Rising sea levels, historic hurricanes and increased global temperatures, just to name a few.

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  4. Oct 16

    Congratulations to Dana Bowe from West Seaford Elementary School who was just named Delaware’s Teacher of the Year!

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  5. Oct 16

    Today, it was my honor to keynote ’s annual offshore wind conference. If we invest in the clean energy of tomorrow like offshore wind, it will be a win for our economy, our energy security, our health and our planet

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  6. Oct 16

    As I wrote to and , it’s time hit the reset button on this half-baked proposal and craft a serious solution that helps clean our air and drive American innovation. My statement:

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  7. Oct 16

    This Trump proposal doesn’t just derail progress on and disrupt American automakers: It’s also riddled with legal errors and, let’s call it, “creative math” -- that will lead to a likely failure in court

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  8. Oct 15

    Today at the Port of Wilmington, I discussed my major water infrastructure bill that’s on its way to the President’s desk to be signed into law. This bill makes big investments in critical infrastructure and means more good-paying jobs here at home.

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  9. Oct 14

    .’s proposal to weaken methane standards is nonsensical and dangerous. Glad to join fellow to urge the administration to reverse course.

    There is no credible reason to weaken our nation’s methane standards. That’s why 21 of my colleagues and I just sent a letter urging the to halt this rollback until it provides information justifying their proposed changes.
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  10. Oct 14

    As co-author of this major bill, I fought hard to make sure key Delaware priorities were included -- and I’m proud we were able to deliver:

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  11. Oct 11

    Great meeting with you, ! Thanks for sharing your ideas with me and for your steadfast commitment and leadership in our fight to protect our planet.

    Glad to meet with . As a strong advocate on the Environment & Public Works Committee, Senator Carper leads the fight to protect our environment & clean up our air as the committee's ranking member in the 115th Congress. He wants cleaner & cheaper energy for .
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  12. Oct 10

    These reports are extremely troubling, and I’d like answers. It’s why I think EPA employees and the American people deserve to hear directly from Acting Administrator Wheeler on this matter. Racist, hateful language has no place at the EPA or anywhere else in our country.

    EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler used his private social media accounts to interact with incendiary content online.
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  13. Oct 10

    I'm proud to join the fight for so we can make sure that all pregnant women in America can be healthy and safe during this critical time in their lives

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  14. Oct 10

    Republicans are currently campaigning on policies they have blatantly fought to destroy just to score political points. We need action, not talk. We need to protect those living with pre-existing conditions.

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  15. Oct 10

    On this , let's work to ensure patients across the First State and country can get access to treatment with any barriers – that means saying that limit coverage to the 1 in 5 Americans who have a mental illness

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  16. Oct 10

    FACT CHECK: says he kept his promise to protect coverage for patients with pre-existing conditions. The truth? His administration is arguing those exact protections should be struck down.

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  17. Oct 10

    Time and time again, this administration has chipped away at millions of American's health care. Their latest solution? that deny coverage for critical health services like: ❌ Maternity care ❌ Mental health care ❌ Prescription drugs ❌ Preventative care

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  18. Oct 10

    Today, I joined 49 of my Senate colleagues – and more than 20 of the nation’s top health care organizations – to support ’s efforts to force a senate vote on overturning

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  19. Oct 10

    Finally, America’s Water Infrastructure Act provides new tools for communities like Blades and Millsboro to help address drinking water contamination

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  20. Oct 10

    This bill on the way to the president’s desk means big things for growing the Port of Wilmington – a crucial economic engine of our state and region

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