The test will be a simple one: Are you sufficiently loyal to the president? If the answer is no, it will result in the denial of lifesaving disaster relief, funding for research into cures, the closure of Head Start offices, and more.

It’s not a close call. We cannot extend these capabilities if the president is making clear that he’s going to use them not to protect the nation, but to protect himself politically.

Providing services that help employers and labor quickly and efficiently resolve disputes is the most effective way to keep the economy moving and keep people in their jobs, and these federal cuts are only making it harder for employers…

This program cuts red tape and accelerates local infrastructure projects that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.

Everybody of every religion should feel safe and protected practicing their faith at the worship service of their choosing without the fear of being targeted simply for their beliefs.

Our children shape our future.

Our children shape our future," said Congresswoman DeLauro.

Moving forward, I want to continue working with my legislative colleagues on how we can enact further provisions supporting these workers.

This protocol helps ensure that everyone has access to a safe place to stay cool and get relief from the extremely hot and humid conditions outside.

Ratepayers are footing the bill for a $4.5 million annual bonus to utilities for doing what they are already required to do by law.

The purpose of increasing these counties to Stage 2 is to raise awareness that if drier conditions persist, there is a possibility that this emerging drought event will intensify.

Our public safety professionals are integral to the wellbeing of each of our neighborhoods, and it is imperative that we provide them with benefits that ensure we have adequately staffed forces.

You will agree that this budget reduces, you're proposing to reduce funding for the Department by 35%?

It's hard to fathom how deeply evil this is, and that we have people running our country who get sick pleasure from sending women fleeing violence in Iran to an African country in the middle of a brutal civil war.

Warmer conditions and the lack of a significant amount of rain over these last few months have impacted all of Connecticut, particularly the regions around Fairfield, Middlesex, and New Haven counties.

It’s hard to fathom how deeply evil this is,"

I feel it’s critical that our state take every step we can to protect these communities from acts of hate, and that means ensuring the laws on our books have teeth.

I think if you're a Republican or Democrat on this committee, you should be really, really freaked out.