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With a narrow GOP House majority, CT Democrats will lose committee chairmanships but say they’ll still have leverage in crafting policy.
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CT Reps on failed U.S. House Speaker votes: ‘We’re all in limbo’
Kevin McCarthy's failed attempts to secure the leadership position have put House business on hold, and CT representatives are frustrated.
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Chris Murphy seeks immigration reform after southern border visit
Murphy hopes Congress can find a compromise on immigration reform, arguing that a ‘lack of order at the border affects us in Connecticut.’
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CT delegation seeks Army briefing about Sikorsky loss of helicopter contract
CT's congressional delegation has requested a briefing from the Army on its decision not to award an assault aircraft contract to Sikorsky.
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CT Democrats secure key committee posts in Congress
CT’s delegation will have familiar roles on major policy committees, but Himes is now the top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee.
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Sikorsky drops challenge after losing Army helicopter contract
Members of CT's congressional delegation say they'll keep pressing the Army for answers on why it chose Textron Inc.'s Bell instead of Sikorsky.
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CT representatives vote to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
CT’s five U.S. representatives joined the Democrats and some Republican critics in voting to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House.
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Most CT lawmakers call for ‘humanitarian pauses’ for Gaza aid
CT's delegation doesn't support an Israel-Hamas ceasefire, but most want 'humanitarian pauses' to help with the flow of aid to Gaza.
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CT families could see some relief as bill with child tax credit passes
The federal child tax credit received a modest boost in the bill but falls short of the 2021 expansion, disappointing Democrats.
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Major setback for Sikorsky as Army ends scout helicopter program
Sikorsky was a finalist for the Army’s armed scout helicopter contract. CT lawmakers worry what it could mean for the company.
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CT to get $138M for local projects in first government funding bills
More than 60 CT towns will see investments flow into their communities, and additional municipalities could be included in the second batch.
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Passage of government funding bills secures $174M for CT
Congress approved federal funding, formerly known as earmarks, for more than 180 local projects in 70 Connecticut cities and towns.
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