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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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  1. 7 hours ago

    Some good news in the midst of the : my bipartisan bill that ensures the US will continue to lead in nuclear innovation cleared the House and is on its way to be signed into law. A good step in our fight against climate change.

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    19 hours ago

    Thanks to my Dem colleagues and , and across the aisle and for being my compadres on this.

    While we’re waiting to sort out ’s shutdown mess, the House just passed my Nuclear Regulatory Commission reform bill. It passed the Senate unanimously earlier this week. Progress in small steps!
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  3. 16 hours ago

    Now has gotten what he said he wanted — a shutdown that puts our economy at risk and forces federal employees to work without pay just days before Christmas. The absolute least our government should be able to do is keep the lights on. Americans deserve better.

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  4. 16 hours ago

    This shutdown could have easily been avoided. Two days ago, the entire Senate — 100 Democrats and Republicans — voted to fund the government at the exact same levels President Trump agreed to last year. But, once again, refused to take yes for an answer.

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  5. 24 hours ago

    A means 54,000 Customs and Border Patrol officers – the agents who actually work to secure the border – will work without pay over Christmas. If was serious about border security, he wouldn’t shutdown the agency responsible for securing our borders

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  6. Dec 21

    Your own words are very stubborn things,

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    A “Democrat Shutdown." Really? Memories don't fade THAT quickly. Let’s remember that time you went on live TV & said you’d be “proud” to shut down govt. over your costly bumper-sticker boondoggle wall.
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  7. Dec 21

    . says this fight is about border security. It is not. Over the last two years, Congress has appropriated $1.7 billion for border security. The Trump Administration has spent less than 6% of that funding.

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  8. Dec 20

    Secretary Mattis is a real leader who understands that partnerships with our allies and principled stands against our adversaries make our country stronger. His resignation underscores the recklessness of President Trump's agenda, and it should give us all pause.

    “We must be resolute and unambiguous in our approach to those countries whose strategic interests are increasingly in tension with ours. It is clear that China and Russia, for example, want to shape a world consistent with their authoritarian model”
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  9. Dec 20

    My bill with Senator incentivizes replacing these old wood heaters with newer, clean-burning ones - protecting public health and creating new jobs in the process

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  10. Dec 20

    Outdated, inefficient woodstoves are the 2nd biggest source of particulate matter pollution in Delaware – increasing asthma attacks, lung damage and other respiratory problems throughout the state

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  11. Dec 20

    The bill - named the Coastal Barrier Resources Act - makes a common sense fix to allow Delaware homeowners to access the flood insurance they should be entitled to. It also saves money, keeps people & property safe & conserves natural resources.

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  12. Dec 20

    NEWS: Late last night, we got a major win for Delawareans! A bill I worked on with and to secure an important fix for coastal communities, including North Bethany Beach, passed the Senate unanimously

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    Dec 19

    I’m on the Senate floor with my climate champion colleagues and to speak about the just-concluded international climate negotiations in Poland, . Watch live:

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  14. Dec 19

    A week after , I’m joining my partners and to demand bolder, quicker action to combat the real and present crisis of . Watch LIVE here:

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  15. Dec 19

    Today and I sent a letter demanding details on why , and the so clearly put oil industry profits above the interests of consumers, American autoworkers and environmental quality.

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  16. Dec 19

    Now we know what this Administration was listening to as it gutted commonsense standards: A covert lobbying campaign designed to juice demand for gasoline. And it was orchestrated by – you guessed it – oil industry groups.

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  17. Dec 18

    I’m with my friend : After months of talk and “assurances,” must quit the slow-walking and finalize its ban on methylene chloride

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  18. Dec 18

    Methylene chloride paint strippers present well-known, deadly health impacts - and have no place on the shelves of American stores

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  19. Dec 18

    I’m proud to co-sponsor the , which enacts long overdue prison reforms by: ⬇️ Reducing federal mandatory minimum penalties ❌ Ending federal juvenile solitary confinement 🔄 Redirecting funding for urgent law enforcement efforts 🏥 Expanding opioid abuse treatments

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  20. Dec 18

    We should not be aiming to win any records for how many individuals we are incarcerating. Rather, we should be working to ensure that those who serve their time are re-entering our society as better people – not better criminals.

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