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Each week I send out an e-newsletter providing updates on my work in Connecticut and Washington. This week’s update included information on a new federal grant I helped secure to grow the maritime supply chain in the region, the new criminal justice reform bill that just passed Congress, and a recent meeting I had with Ukrainian officials about Russia’s recent aggression in the Black Sea.
I hope you will a moment to read the update – and, better yet, sign up to get these sent to you directly each week.
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The Senate failed to do its part and pass the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act that passed the House unanimously this year. Watch my full remarks on the disappointing outcome in the Senate below.
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