Rep. Christopher Murphy

Democrat  •  5th District, Connecticut  •  3rd Term  •  Sworn In 2007
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04/17/12
Daily Kos: Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Some Florida ...

CT-05: The union endorsements continue to roll in for state House Speaker Chris Donovan, who is seeking the Democratic nod to succeed Rep. Chris Murphy. (Murphy of course is running for Senate.) This time it's the ...

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04/17/12
CT News Junkie | Candidate Confessions: One Wants to Legalize It ...

“I'm one of the millions of people in this country that's part of more than a trillion dollars in student loan debt,” Tong confessed. “It's an albatross around the neck of American families.” U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy said his life has ...

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04/16/12
With Three Debates Down, What From Here for Dem US Senate ...

US Rep. Chris Murphy is clearly the frontrunner and seems to be gaining confidence with every appearance. He's comfortable, avoids gaffes, and even when he feels he must respond to criticism or straight-out whackiness ...

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04/16/12
Luis Manuel: 10 Big Companies That Pay No Taxes (and Their ...

Mitt Romney: $53750. President Barack Obama (D): $30493. Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.): $23900. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.): $21860. Rep. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.): $19750. Read more at http://motherjones.com ...

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04/16/12
Shays, Tong plan to release tax returns as well - Political Capitol ...

Following U.S. Rep./Senate candidate Chris Murphy's earlier announcement he'll release his tax returns to the media Wednesday, colleague Neil Vigdor and I reached out to the other major candidates vying for the office.

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04/16/12
Shays, Tong to release tax returns as well - CT Politics - Connecticut ...

Following U.S. Rep./Senate candidate Chris Murphy's earlier announcement he'll release his tax returns to the media Wednesday, colleague Neil Vigdor and I reached out to the other major candidates vying for the office.

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04/16/12
Milford Eye on the Beltway: Lieberman Wants to Save School ...

MURPHY: According to a study commissioned by U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, the annual cost of childcare in Connecticut tops $11000. He finds that unacceptably high and wants to propose legislation that doubles the existing $5000 cap on ...

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04/16/12
With Three Debates Down, What From Here for Dem US Senate ...

US Rep. Chris Murphy is clearly the frontrunner and seems to be gaining confidence with every appearance. He's comfortable, avoids gaffes, and even when he feels he must respond to criticism or straight-out whackiness ...

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04/16/12
Shays, Tong plan to release tax returns as well - Political Capitol ...

Following U.S. Rep./Senate candidate Chris Murphy's earlier announcement he'll release his tax returns to the media Wednesday, colleague Neil Vigdor and I reached out to the other major candidates vying for the office.

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04/16/12
Shays, Tong to release tax returns as well - CT Politics - Connecticut ...

Following U.S. Rep./Senate candidate Chris Murphy's earlier announcement he'll release his tax returns to the media Wednesday, colleague Neil Vigdor and I reached out to the other major candidates vying for the office.

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04/16/12
SuBy Never High — The Politics Of Pot

So went a 60-minute debate televised live Sunday on WFSB, where U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy once again wore the mantle of front-runner, which drew a blunt attack from Susan Bysiewicz and more subtle gibes from state Rep.

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04/16/12
Murphy kicks off work week with tax return release - Political Capitol ...

Democratic U.S. Rep./U.S. Senate candidate Chris Murphy's announcement today that he will release his tax returns on Wednesday is clearly an effort at pressuring possible (likely?) GOP opponent Linda McMahon to reveal ...

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04/16/12
With Three Debates Down, What From Here for Dem US Senate ...

US Rep. Chris Murphy is clearly the frontrunner and seems to be gaining confidence with every appearance. He's comfortable, avoids gaffes, and even when he feels he must respond to criticism or straight-out whackiness ...

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04/15/12
Where's the Outrage? » 10 companies that make money but pay no ...

Scott Brown (R-Mass.): $23900. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.): $21860. Rep. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.): $19750. Boeing Profits: $14.8 billion Effective tax rate:-5.5% Top recipients, 2011-2012. Rep. Buck McKeon (R-Calif.) ...

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04/15/12
Conn. Senate hopefuls split on Lieberman legacy | Connecting US ...

... is expected to returned. be considered in the Senate The candidates also said they on Monday. backed gun control U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy said legislation. Tong said Lieberman deserves credit for cooperation between Democrats working ...

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04/15/12
Where's the Outrage? » 10 companies that make money but pay no ...

Scott Brown (R-Mass.): $23900. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.): $21860. Rep. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.): $19750. Boeing Profits: $14.8 billion Effective tax rate:-5.5% Top recipients, 2011-2012. Rep. Buck McKeon (R-Calif.) ...

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04/15/12
Where's the Outrage? » 10 companies that make money but pay no ...

Scott Brown (R-Mass.): $23900. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.): $21860. Rep. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.): $19750. Boeing Profits: $14.8 billion Effective tax rate:-5.5% Top recipients, 2011-2012. Rep. Buck McKeon (R-Calif.) ...

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04/15/12
Democrats seeking Democratic nomination for US Senate split on ...

Former Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz (BY'-suh-wits) said Congress should establish a fair tax policy. U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy and state Rep. William Tong praised Lieberman for working with Republicans on compromise legislation.

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04/15/12
Where's the Outrage? » 10 companies that make money but pay no ...

Scott Brown (R-Mass.): $23900. Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.): $21860. Rep. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.): $19750. Boeing Profits: $14.8 billion Effective tax rate:-5.5% Top recipients, 2011-2012. Rep. Buck McKeon (R-Calif.) ...

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04/14/12
Lee Whitnum's “whore for AIPAC” comment draws protests – from ...

The Zionist-dominated media professes to be shocked – SHOCKED – that Connecticut Senate Candidate Lee Whitnum called US Rep. Chris Murphy “a whore for AIPAC.” I'm shocked too. Calling Congress-critters rolling in ...

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04/14/12
Lee Whitnum's “whore for AIPAC” comment draws protests – from ...

The Zionist-dominated media professes to be shocked – SHOCKED – that Connecticut Senate Candidate Lee Whitnum called US Rep. Chris Murphy “a whore for AIPAC.” I'm shocked too. Calling Congress-critters rolling in ...

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04/14/12
Murphy, Bye Call Current Child Care System 'Insufficient' :: Early ...

A year's tuition at the University of Connecticut costs roughly $8000, which is about $3000 less than the average annual cost of childcare, according to a study commissioned by U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy. Based on the results of ...

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04/14/12
Republican National Committee raised $13.7 million in March ...

It's going to be an uphill battle for the targeted Democrat. * Former Connecticut Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz (D) raised about $362000 in the last quarter for her Senate bid; she was far outpaced by Rep. Chris Murphy ...

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04/14/12
Lee Whitnum's “whore for AIPAC” comment draws protests – from ...

The Zionist-dominated media professes to be shocked – SHOCKED – that Connecticut Senate Candidate Lee Whitnum called US Rep. Chris Murphy “a whore for AIPAC.” I'm shocked too. Calling Congress-critters rolling in ...

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04/14/12
Republican National Committee raised $13.7 million in March ...

It's going to be an uphill battle for the targeted Democrat. * Former Connecticut Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz (D) raised about $362000 in the last quarter for her Senate bid; she was far outpaced by Rep. Chris Murphy ...

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04/13/12
Sunday Talk « The Laurel

Host: Dennis House. This episode will air from 11am to 12pm. Democratic Senate Debate. Susan Bysiewicz. U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy. State Rep. William Tong. Lee Whitnum. Matthew Oakes. Panelists. Angela Dias, WTIC ...

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04/13/12
Murphy, Bye Call Current Child Care System 'Insufficient' :: Early ...

A year's tuition at the University of Connecticut costs roughly $8000, which is about $3000 less than the average annual cost of childcare, according to a study commissioned by U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy. Based on the results of ...

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04/13/12
Sunday Talk « The Laurel

Host: Dennis House. This episode will air from 11am to 12pm. Democratic Senate Debate. Susan Bysiewicz. U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy. State Rep. William Tong. Lee Whitnum. Matthew Oakes. Panelists. Angela Dias, WTIC ...

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04/13/12
Sunday Talk « The Laurel

Host: Dennis House. This episode will air from 11am to 12pm. Democratic Senate Debate. Susan Bysiewicz. U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy. State Rep. William Tong. Lee Whitnum. Matthew Oakes. Panelists. Angela Dias, WTIC ...

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04/13/12
Murphy, Bye Call Current Child Care System 'Insufficient' :: Early ...

A year's tuition at the University of Connecticut costs roughly $8000, which is about $3000 less than the average annual cost of childcare, according to a study commissioned by U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy. Based on the results of ...

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