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August 16, 2023
“Now, the Inflation Reduction Act is providing essential savings for seniors and many Americans through reduced health care costs, including the $35 per month cap on insulin for seniors on Medicare."

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August 10, 2023
“Veterans exposed to Agent Orange who served in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Guam, and Gulf War and Post 9/11 veterans who were exposed to burn pits and other toxins covered under the PACT Act must file a claim or an intent to file by Monday, August 14th, 2023, to receive benefits backdated to August 10th, 2022.”

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August 4, 2023
"Our bill offers a simple, commonsense fix to Medicare's arbitrary ‘observation status' loophole that will help ensure seniors aren't getting billed thousands of extra dollars in medical bills due to illogical federal policy,”

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August 1, 2023
“Access to high-speed internet is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity, especially for seniors looking to enroll in Medicare benefits or veterans accessing benefits through the PACT Act."

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July 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Courtney (D-CT) and Senator Welch (D-VT) introduced legislation to lower the cost of college for current and future borrowers. 


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July 26, 2023
Today, the House Foreign Relations Committee took an important step to reciprocate Australia’s commitment to AUKUS by advancing bipartisan enabling legislation.

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July 26, 2023
"These first nine ships will prove essential to our military readiness, particularly in the Indo-Pacific as the Navy transitions away from the Red Hill fuel facility in Hawaii."

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July 25, 2023

HARTFORD–Members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation announced that the state will receive $6.5 million from the U.S.


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July 25, 2023
"Improving the quality of data we have on fatal accidents on school campuses, as well as increasing transparency surrounding these tragic incidents, will ultimately make for better strategies to keep students safe."

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July 20, 2023
"Now, thanks to Congressional action, the shipyard is a booming economic hub for domestic shipbuilding that not only contributes to our nation’s seapower, but our ongoing efforts to transition to clean energy."