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Sen. Coons Tied to Imprisoned Contractor Donations
WHYYupdated 16m agofirst covered Sep 25, 5:15 AM ET Read the original ↗ U.S. Senator Chris Coons received donations from a contractor who is now imprisoned, and subsequently redirected those funds - raising serious questions about the vetting of campaign contributions and potential ethical lapses. This incident highlights the murky world of political fundraising where money from questionable sources can flow into campaigns with insufficient scrutiny or accountability.
Coons: Fair offered encouraging view of youth
The solution to the 'loneliness epidemic' may lie in the same clubs and organizations that have been providing kids with the kind of connection we all need for decades.” Chris Coons is a Democrat representing Delaware in the U.S. Senate. It’s hard to escape the idea that our nation’s young people are in crisis. Newspapers and magazines are full of stories about how young people are lonely and disconnected, leaving adults wondering what the future holds for them — and for us.
Coons: Country’s economic policies need work
(I)n every policy I put forward, I make sure you are at the center. That means focusing on three things every American wants and needs: the opportunity to succeed, security in his or her home and future, and a nation that is just.” Chris Coons, a Democrat, represents Delaware in the U.S. Senate. “When did Washington stop caring about working people?” I hear this question a lot in Delaware.
President Trump didn’t try to make a case for attacking Iran with the American people or those of us in Congress
President Trump’s stunning and reckless lack of planning before launching us into a war with Iran was a striking and costly failure of leadership. We are more than a week into the largest war the region has seen in years, without a clear sense of why or for how long. The president may not care about these questions, but I do — and Americans deserve answers to them right now. Let’s be clear — the brutal Iranian regime deserves to be wiped away.
OP-ED: McConnell and Coons on FY26 defense appropriations
On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved our bill that would invest $852 billion in national defense over the next fiscal year by a decisive 26-3 vote. It would restore aid to Ukraine, boost assistance to our European and Pacific allies, and go beyond the president’s budget request (and the funding approved by our counterparts in the House) to modernize the U.S. military and defense industrial base to meet tomorrow’s threats.
SEN CHRIS COONS: You might get deported if the Trump administration suspends due process Original
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You could be arrested, detained, and deported by the Trump administration. Yes, you, reading this. "But," you might say, "I’m a U.S. citizen. My parents were, too. I haven’t done anything wrong." It may not matter. As this administration ramps up mass deportations, you too could be detained and deported – purely by mistake. All because you never got a fair day in court.
Trump's inflationary policies making America expensive again
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SEN CHRIS COONS: Trump's inflationary policies making America expensive again
One month into his term, President Trump is making America expensive again, and everyone is feeling the pain.
Work With Trump–But Not on the Plans He's Outlined - Business And America
Mr. President, you can implement high tariffs and conduct mass deportations, or you can make life better for Americans. You can’t do both. Source link
Opinion: Too many American communities are falling behind. We have a solution
Rep. Derek Kilmer is the Chair Emeritus of the New Democrat Coalition and serves on the House Appropriations Committee. Sen. Chris Coons serves on the Senate Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Judiciary, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and Ethics committees. The opinions expressed in this commentary are their own. As our economy has changed in recent years, communities have been left behind. Many of them have gone from exporting products to exporting young people as job opportunities erode.
Sen. Chris Coons: Joe Biden is a man of faith dedicated to serving others - as president he can heal America
I ’ve had the great privilege of knowing Joe Biden for 30 years. Among the many reasons I’m voting to make him our next president is that his extraordinary and selfless public service is guided by faith. He is the leader we need to heal and unite our country, and deserves your vote as well. In 1968, Joe Biden was a young lawyer in Wilmington, Del., with his entire life ahead of him.
Sen. Chris Coons: I’m voting against Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court - here's why
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Over the past several weeks, I have been flooded with calls, text messages and emails from Delawareans asking a simple question: Why is the Senate rushing to confirm President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, but not doing anything to help millions of American families get through the COVID-19 pandemic? It’s an understandable question, and I’ve been asking my Senate Republican colleagues the same thing.
Sen. Chris Coons: Don't fill Supreme Court seat left vacant by Ginsburg until 2021 -- protect our institutions
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a towering figure in America’s long march toward greater justice. The impact of her lifelong fight for gender equality will be felt for generations, and I continue to pray for her loved ones acoronnd mourn her loss. Justice Ginsburg’s passing has come at a particularly difficult moment for our nation. More than 200,000 Americans have lost their lives to COVID-19, and more than seven million have been infected.
Sen. Chris Coons: The Joe Biden that I know is a man of faith
Throughout this week’s Democratic National Convention, you’ve heard a lot of the things you’d expect to hear. You’ve heard how Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is committed to bipartisanship and has a long track record of getting things done. You’ve heard how Joe will put working families first and get our economy back on track. You’ve heard how Joe will fight for our global standing and rally the rest of the world to our side.
Maintenance hangar at the Dover Air Force Base
With all the big news last week, here's a look at some of the things you may have missed to keep you in the loop around the proverbial water cooler.
Opinion | How to Stop the Next Pandemic
A woman wearing a protective face mask walks by a propaganda poster promoting wildlife animals as friends instead of foods to the people after authorities crackdowns on wild animal markets following the coronavirus outbreak in Beijing on March 11. | Andy Wong/AP Photo Sen. Chris Coons is a Democrat from Delaware. Sen. Lindsey Graham is a Republican from South Carolina. Carter Roberts is President and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund.
Startup Act's economic benefits
The plan provides incentives to encourage investment in new firms, the authors say. | REUTERS Inside the Beltway, conventional wisdom says that Congress does little during an election year. But Americans are eager to see Congress address our country’s challenges — most important, the economy and job creation. We are introducing bipartisan legislation, Startup Act 2.0 on Tuesday — to help jump-start the economy through the creation and growth of new businesses.
U.S. Must Expand Mail Voting, Early Voting
U.S. Must Expand Mail Voting, Early Voting The next coronavirus relief package must include money and direction for states to expand mail voting, early voting and online voter registration. Read Full Article »
America's diplomats deserve our respect
Our Foreign and Civil Service patriots at the State Department are working the world over to protect the United States, advance our interests, and aid our allies and partners. They need and deserve leaders at home who – like them – are willing to do what is right, tell the truth, and put their country first, no matter who is in the White House. Earlier this year, however, many of these individuals received the opposite treatment.
America Can't Have a Whack-a-Mole Iran Strategy
America Can't Have a Whack-a-Mole Iran Strategy We likely haven't seen Iran's real response to Soleimani's death, and it's very hard to predict when and where it will come, writes Chris Coons Read Full Article »
Sen. Chris Coons: Why I will vote to remove Trump from office
Sen. Chris Coons, Guest columnist Published 12:00 p.m. ET Feb. 5, 2020 Less than 50 years ago, Republicans and Democrats came together as Americans to tell a corrupt president that he could no longer serve in the highest office of the most powerful country on Earth. When considering the impeachment of President Richard Nixon, Rep.
Restoring and strengthening the US patent system
Going all the way back to our founding, America has always been a nation of innovators. That’s why the Founders, more than 200 years ago, created strong intellectual property laws that grant limited exclusivity – through patents – to reward inventors and encourage them to share their discoveries with the public. Today, patents drive research and development, as well as the investments necessary to bring new products to market.
Donald Trump does not understand manufacturing
The United States is in a manufacturing recession. President TrumpDonald John TrumpWatergate prosecutor says that Sondland testimony was 'tipping point' for Trump In private moment with Trump, Justice Kennedy pushed for Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination: book Obama: 'Everybody needs to chill out' about differences between 2020 candidates MORE made a campaign pledge to deliver support for American manufacturing workers and create new jobs, but he has done the opposite.
Congress Must Rein In Trump on Syria
Congress Must Rein In Trump on Syria
Democrats Need to Talk About Their Faith
Democrats Need to Talk About Their Faith America is still an overwhelmingly religious country. Candidates shouldn't be afraid to reflect that.
It's time to restore America's patent system
Since our country’s founding, the U.S. patent system has been one of the unsung heroes of America’s success story. Patents are based on a simple concept: that American inventors, entrepreneurs and companies whose hard work and expertise lead to a new invention deserve to reap the benefits of their work for a limited time.
Sen. Coons: To compete with China, prove democracy works
Sen. Chris Coons Published 9:15 a.m. ET April 15, 2019 Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del. (Photo: Photo provided) This year, the United States and China celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between our two nations – a decision that shifted geopolitics, opened an important new chapter in bilateral relations, and helped raise hundreds of millions of people out of poverty.
Delaware's congressional delegation: We support border security, but not a wall
Sen. Tom Carper, Sen. Chris Coons, and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester Published 4:55 p.m. ET Jan. 11, 2019 | Updated 5:43 p.m. ET Jan. 11, 2019 U.S. Senator Chris Coons sits down with News Journal engagement editor Matt Albright to discuss the government shutdown and a potential presidential run by Joe Biden. Daniel Sato, The News Journal Sen. Tom Carper, Sen. Chris Coons and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester represent Delaware in Congress. All three are Democrats.
Sen. Coons: Congress has a chance to pass major, bipartisan criminal justice reform now
Sen. Chris Coons Published 1:19 p.m. ET Nov. 30, 2018 | Updated 1:43 p.m. ET Nov. 30, 2018 Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.(Photo: Photo provided) Chris Coons is a Democratic U.S. Senator from Delaware. At a time when Congress, the White House, and the nation seem hopelessly divided, there is one critical, even difficult issue on which many Republicans and Democrats, conservative and progressive groups, and President Trump agree: criminal justice reform.
The Kavanaugh hearing needs expert testimony and an FBI investigation
The unnecessary rush to have Christine Blasey Ford testify in the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearings on the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh is unfortunate, because it detracts from what should be the committee’s important goal: a credible, informed process that would educate senators and the American people alike about these allegations. This matters now and for how Congress and this country handle sexual assault allegations in the future.
Sen. Coons: Here's how we can honor John McCain's legacy
Chris Coons is a U.S. senator from Delaware. John McCain was a rare breed. He was humble and passionate, determined and unyielding, a man deeply in love with his country and its promise. He was optimistic that tomorrow would be better than today and he was always grateful for the chance to serve a cause greater than himself. I was privileged to have John as a colleague for eight years, to get to know him as a traveling companion and mentor, and in recent years, to count him as a friend.
Sen. Coons: A hospital stay showed me need to end health care gridlock
Chris Coons, a Democrat, is a U.S. Senator from Delaware. I’ve been to hospitals plenty of times, but until this summer, I’d never actually spent a night in a hospital as a patient. But sure enough, after ignoring a series of increasingly dire warning signs, I found myself at Saint Francis Hospital in Wilmington for five days and four nights (plus another day at Christiana) earlier this summer dealing with complications from a recent gallbladder surgery.
Let’s honor public service
President Trump Donald John TrumpClinton maxes out to 19 Democratic House candidates Tucker Carlson slams immigrant lawyer as 'citizen of country controlled by conquistadors' Trump highlights praise from judge on reuniting families his administration divided MORE may have campaigned on “draining the swamp” of Washington, D.C. and Americans’ views of Congress may be as low as we’ve ever seen, but now, more than ever, it’s critical that we don’t lose sight of the fact that Americans want a...
Students deserve a "draft day" for getting good jobs
Chris Coons is a U.S. Senator representing Delaware. Victoria C. Gehrt is the Superintendent of New Castle County Vocational Technical School District. Less than two weeks ago, tens of thousands of people attended the NFL draft and millions more followed on TV and online. Similarly, when top high school athletes commit to attend a college that’s recruiting them, there’s often an elaborate signing event with family, friends, and even the media.
Sen. Chris Coons: Bankruptcy legislation could devastate Delaware
If you find yourself at the intersection of Eighth and Market Streets in downtown Wilmington during the week, you’ll be surrounded by a flurry of people and activity. If you head a block or two up the street for lunch, chances are that you’ll have to wait if you’re not there early. All around that part of town, businesses are busy, and lines extend out the door with lawyers and paralegals, secretaries and couriers — people from all walks of life. MORE FROM SEN.
Senate must reject Brett Talley's nomination for federal district court in Alabama
It’s no secret that Americans all over the country are watching Alabama this week. The candidacy of former Alabama judge Roy Moore for the vacant U.S. Senate seat, particularly in light of appalling allegations raised by several women, has made the state the epicenter for our national conversations about not just politics, but race, the rule of law, and even basic morality.
Sen. Coons: Try bi-partisan tax reform. It worked for Reagan.
As you may have heard in the newspaper or on TV, the conventional wisdom in Washington, DC is that bipartisan tax reform is too hard. According to the skeptics, the parties are simply too far apart to come together to make our tax system better for working Americans. Back in 1986, the conventional wisdom was the same. Even though our tax system was broken then, too, the skeptics assured us that it couldn’t be fixed. More from Sen.
An unlikely bipartisan solution on energy and taxes
It’s no secret that our tax system is outdated, overly complicated, and full of loopholes, and anyone in Washington can tell you that tax reform – especially bipartisan tax reform – isn’t easy. But we – a progressive Democrat from Delaware and a conservative Republican from Texas - believe that we can work together on common sense tax reforms, and we’ve found an unlikely place to start: the energy sector.
Why Jeff Flake's Exit Should Scare Democrats | RealClearPolitics
Why Jeff Flake's Exit Should Scare Democrats In a closely divided Senate, three of my Republican colleagues have made risky, unpopular decisions to speak out about the precarious state of their party and the country. We should heed their warnings, challenge them to turn their words into action and ask how we can do the same.Read Full Article »
Raising awareness about maternal health worldwide on National Bump Day
No matter where in the world they live, all moms-to-be want what’s best for their babies: a healthy beginning to a healthy, bright future. But tragically, far too many moms-to-be around the world don’t receive the basic health care they need to ensure a healthy pregnancy, a safe delivery, and a healthy baby. Wednesday was National Bump Day, a day devoted to raising awareness and redoubling our efforts to meet the urgent need for better maternal health care around the world.
Progressive Values Can't Be Just Secular Values | RealClearPolitics
Progressive Values Can't Be Just Secular Values
R&D is essential for boosting the American economy
At campuses across the United States, it’s graduation season, a time when the next generation of engineers, researchers, and scientists are making career decisions that might one day change the world. When I graduated from Amherst College in 1985 with a degree in chemistry, President Reagan was just beginning his second term in office. His administration had been characterized by severe budget cuts to domestic programs, including scientific research and development.
Economic adjustment strategies for the 21st Century
If there’s a lesson to be learned from the frustration and anger observed across the political spectrum, it’s that too many Americans have borne the brunt of rapid and dramatic economic disruption -- changes stemming from technological progress, trade agreements, globalization, and shifts in government policy -- without seeing any upside.
Russia Attack Shows U.S. Cybersecurity Is Too Weak
Gardner is a U.S. Senator from Colorado. Coons is a U.S. Senator from Delaware. The U.S. intelligence community’s conclusion that Russia attempted to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election serves as yet another reminder: We face a host of emerging threats in cyberspace that jeopardize the integrity of our democratic elections, the privacy of our citizens, as well as our infrastructure, economic stability and national security.
How To Sleep | TIME
TIME Ideas Innovation How To Sleep The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, D.C. These are today's best ideas Tap to read full story TIME Ideas hosts the world's leading voices, providing commentary on events in news, society, and culture. We welcome outside contributions. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors. Read Next
Merrick Garland deserves the Senate’s consideration and respect
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to meet with Chief Judge Merrick Garland of the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit regarding his nomination to serve on the United States Supreme Court. After our meeting, at least one thing is clear: This public servant is worthy of consideration for our nation's highest court.
Implementing the Iran Nuclear Deal Is Only The First Step
Last summer, world powers reached a historic agreement to constrain Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Since then, the international community has taken some positive steps to limit Iran’s nuclear program. But if we fail to do more to strictly and aggressively enforce the deal, the agreement may not survive into 2017.
Commentary: Fight the Islamic State, and pay for it, too - Fredericksburg.com: Commentary
America is at war with the Islamic State, but we are failing to confront the cost of this war. Deployments of American special operations forces to Syria and Iraq in recent months have rightly revived calls for Congress to pass a new authorization for the use of military force against the Islamic State.
The Government Wants You to Help It Do Science Experiments
Before Waze, the popular GPS-based traffic and navigation app, drivers simply hoped for the best when they got into their car. Travelers had no easy way to know if they were about to hit a traffic jam on their way to a doctor’s appointment or find their normal route home closed for construction.
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