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Senator Lieberman's Legacy
11.28.12 at 11:35 AM“It has been my honor and extraordinary privilege to serve Connecticut and our nation, and I want to thank you for allowing me to serve as your Senator.” – Senator Lieberman Skip to: Selection of Significant Legislative Accomplishments | Senator Lieberman’s Legacy In the News | Photos | Recent Awards | Senator Lieberman's Decision Not to Run for Reelection | Selection of Significant Legislative Accomplishments Environmental Concerns Clean Air Act: Senator Lieberman played a key role in drafting and passing the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments, which have decreased the prevalence of smog, acid rain, and other pollutants in our atmosphere. Climate Change: Senator Lieberman has introduced every major climate change bill in the Senate, and every bill that has been brought to the floor for a vote. Oil Spills: One of the first bills Senator Lieberman introduced after arriving in the Senate proposed an increase in penalties for those who violate oil spill laws. Signific... Read More »
Op-Ed (WSJ) | My Line on Defense—No More Cuts
11.13.12 at 9:27 AMLink to Article There is broad consensus that when Congress reconvenes in November, it must act to prevent sequestration. That is the $500 billion cut in defense spending scheduled to go into effect on Jan. 2, which all parties agree would be catastrophic for our national security. But as we contemplate proposals to ward off sequestration, we must not lose sight of a larger truth: Our armed forces are already under unprecedented strain because of the $487 billion in defense cuts imposed by the Budget Control Act last year. This budget reduction is delaying critical modernization programs and forcing our military to slash manpower and force structure. That is why, in the post-election session of Congress, I won't support any debt-reduction package that requires our military to accept further cuts. The reductions in military spending that we have already accepted weren't driven by improvements in the strategic climate facing our country. Contrary to claims that the "tide o... Read More »
SANDRA LEE AND JOHN GALLINA NAMED 'JOE'S HEROES'
10.15.12 at 3:32 PMHartford CourantBy Jesse Leavenworth MANCHESTER — Sandra Lee, a U.S. Army veteran who endured four bomb attacks in Iraq, did not speak Monday at a ceremony honoring her service. Instead, Lee sang "America the Beautiful," which celebrates the nation's beauty, expanse and plenty and ends with a prayer for brotherhood. At the cermony at Manchester Community College, U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman presented a plaque to Lee, naming her one of "Joe's Heroes." Lieberman started the program to recognize Connecticut people who go above and beyond to help their neighbors. He recounted Lee's experiences in Iraq, where she survived four improvised explosive device attacks, and spoke of her "tremendous capacity" to recover from traumatic brain injury and post traumatic stress syndrome _ "which is," Lieberman said, "the best of America." "You can knock us down, but you can't keep us down," he said. "We'll fight our way back, as she has, to rebuild her life, to sing and fill other people's ... Read More »
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