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Jim Himes: “Connecticut, for a really small delegation, we’re going to punch well above our weight, and most of that is due to Rosa…”

On the recordNovember 3, 2026
Connecticut, for a really small delegation, we’re going to punch well above our weight, and most of that is due to Rosa DeLauro’s likely appropriations chairmanship.
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Jim Himes
Democratic · Connecticut
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Commenting on the influence of Connecticut's delegation after the elections.

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