Open Congress : News Articles for Sen. Christopher Murphy [D, CT]

Jamie Dupree's Washington Insider: CBO: Immigration bill reduces deficit

2013-06-19T01:00:00Z

...makes economic sense," said Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT). "CBO says immigration reform will melt the deficit," said Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT). "Nice when the right thing to do also saves you money." "The CBO has further confirmed what most conservative econ

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Texas governor courts Connecticut gun makers

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

...in the business and the jobs it provides with what he called "less than flattering remarks" in recent months by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy and Malloy about the gun industry. Asked about the possibility of expanding in Texas, Bartozzi said, "That would make

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Texas governor courts Connecticut gun makers

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

Texas governor woos disgruntled Connecticut gun makers

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

Biden concedes W.H. gun push falters in Congress

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

...or a research facility in somebody’s district. What do you do other than travel places — and now they don’t even travel.” Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said after Biden’s speech that the White House now has less influence on senators than the gu

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Conn. senators still hold out hope for gun bill

2013-06-18T01:00:00Z

...U.S. senators say they still believe the Senate could take up a slightly retooled gun control bill later this year. Sen. Chris Murphy predicted Tuesday there won’t be a vote until after the summer. Both he and Sen. Richard Blumenthal are trying to per

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Texas, SD governors court Conn. gun makers

2013-06-17T01:00:00Z

Future Unlimited For Betting On Connecticut

2013-06-16T01:00:00Z

...since January. Richard Blumenthal has recorded five appearances, former U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd had two, and current U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy none, which at this point I guess would make him among the least flatulent. Now that Connecticut has an official sta

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Jim Shea: Future Unlimited For Betting On Connecticut

2013-06-16T01:00:00Z

Chris Murphy drops by Capitol Lunch for a bite, chat

2013-06-15T01:00:00Z

...BRITAIN — Patrons at Capitol Lunch didn’t corner U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., on the issues during his lunchtime meet-and-greet Friday at the city’s legendary hotdog spot. Instead they peppered the first-term senator on topics ranging from spo

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Sen. Murphy In New Britain As Part Of 169 Towns In 169 Days Tour

2013-06-14T01:00:00Z

...BRITAIN — When veteran Clayton Morgan couldn't find an affordable mortgage plan, he turned to U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for help. Murphy visited Capitol Lunch in New Britain as part of a Connecticut tour where he will visit all 169 Connecticut towns in 1

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Six months later, Newtown families grieve, push for stricter gun-control legislation

2013-06-14T01:00:00Z

...from Newton, Conn., return to Capitol Hill to renew their push for gun control measures. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., joins the NewsNation panel of Washington Post Editor Anne Kornblut and Democratic Strategist Chris Kofinis to discuss the progress being

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Newtown Residents, Promising To ‘Never Forget,’ Demand Action From Congress

2013-06-14T01:00:00Z

...Amendment, Reid said: “To the Republicans that voted against this, the writing is on the wall.” Reid, along with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), said that while they are tirelessly working to win over opponents of the last bi

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Sen. Murphy In New Britain As Part Of 169 Towns In 169 Days Tour

2013-06-14T01:00:00Z

Sen. Murphy In New Britain As Part Of 169 Towns In 169 Days Tour

2013-06-14T01:00:00Z

Six months later, Newtown families grieve, push for stricter gun-control legislation

2013-06-14T01:00:00Z

Quotations of the day

2013-06-14T01:00:00Z

...assistance to refugee populations and opposition groups short of injecting more weapons into the conflict." - Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., expressing concerns about the Obama administration's plan to arm Syrian rebels in that country's civil war. "The ba

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Quotations of the day

2013-06-14T01:00:00Z

Local farmers pleased by progress of new farm bill in Congress

2013-06-14T01:00:00Z

...approval from the U.S. House of Representatives. “This was a good bill for Connecticut farmers and fisherman,” U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said in a statement. “While this bill is a long way from perfect, it addresses the priorities of Connec

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At DC Press Conference, Esty Blames ‘Cowardice’ For Failed Gun Vote

2013-06-13T01:00:00Z

...as well as House and Senate leaders. “Our cause is unstoppable,” Blumenthal said. “We are never going to give up,” U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy added. He also said his colleagues who won’t meet with Newtown families ought to “have the guts” to s

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