The League of Women Voters Greenwich will host an event entitled, ‘Tackling Climate Change: The Importance of Finding Bi-Partisan Solutions.’ Continue Reading →
LWV Greenwich to Host Climate Change Discussion Featuring Senator Chris Murphy
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Lamont Restricts Gatherings to 5 People, Gun Sales By Appointment Only, Suspends 10¢ Plastic Bag Tax
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“Anyone from out-of-state who comes to Connecticut self-diagnose and self-quarantine. Make sure you are 100% healthy after 14 days before you do a lot of circulation up here.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Chris Murphy, Ned Lamont
Candidates Speak at Largest Turnout in Decades for Greenwich Democrats Annual Picnic
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Greenwich Democrats Annual Picnic featured remarks from Richard Blumenthal, Governor Ned Lamont, Congressman Jim Himes, Senator Chris Murphy, Attorney General William Tong, Secretary of State Denise Merrill, State Senator Alex Bergstein, State Rep Steve Meskers and Greenwich Candidates including Jill Oberlander and Sandy Litvack. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Beth Krumeich, Chris Murphy, David Weisbrod, Denise Merrill, Greenwich Botanical Center, Greenwich Democrats, Howard Richman
Carl Higbie to Co-Host Panel Discussion at Greenwich Town Hall, Expects Fireworks
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A year ago, Greenwich native and former Navy Seal Carl Higbie, was riding high. The married father of two who served two tours in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, was a regular on Fox and CNN. Then was given a job in the Trump administration. But it all came crashing down when remarks he made in 2013 as a radio host on Sound of Freedom surfaced. Overnight he became the target of global media outrage. A year later, he says he has learned from the painful experience and is planning a bi-partisan Town Meeting discussion with panelists on the left and right discussion guns, immigration, taxes and foreign policy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, America's Voice News, Carl Higbie, Chris Murphy, CNN, Donald Trump, Fox, Fred Camillo
Letter: Greenwich Democrats Are Charged up for November
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“Democrats from Greenwich would be so novel we would command attention! In addition however, all the candidates are serious-minded people running on positive policy platforms…What’s not to like? This is a platform that appeals to all Democrats and large swathes of unaffiliated voters. In fairness our Republican friends share some of these objectives too. But decades of sending Republicans to Hartford hasn’t cured any of our ills.” – John Blankley Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Alex Bergstein, Chris Murphy, Howard Richman, Jim Himes, Laura Kostin, Richard Blumenthal, Sandy Litvack
US Senator Murphy Endorses Alex Bergstein for State Senate 36th District
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“Alex has real solutions to the fiscal crisis in Connecticut and she has a long track record of fighting for our values,” Murphy said. “She’s is a leading advocate for gun safety, the environment, and our children’ health. I know Alex will work to restore fiscal discipline, bring businesses back, and create long-term economic growth in our state.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, Chris Murphy
Himes, Blumenthal and Murphy Address Indivisible Greenwich on Resisting Trump Agenda
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In addition to Democratic candidates, Joanna Swomley said Indivisible supports Republican Board of Education candidate Peter Bernstein, who, she said, “Stood against the attempted takeover of the Board of Education and paid a price.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Chris Murphy, Indivisible Greenwich, Jim Himes, Joanna Swomley, Nerlyn Pierson, Richard Blumenthal, Sandy Litvack
Sen. Murphy and Rep. Himes to Speak at Indivisible Greenwich Meeting Sept. 10
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Nationwide more than 6,000 groups have registered on the IndivisibleGuide.com website, at least one in every Congressional district in the country. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Government, Chris Murphy, Indivisible Greenwich, Jim Himes
US Senator Chris Murphy Talks Tough on Trump, “Military Policy is Not Foreign Policy”
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US Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut talked about the state of the US democracy and how checks & balances have succeeded and failed in the new Trump administration. He said Trump mistakes military policy for foreign policy and described his approach as dangerously improvisational.
Murphy answered questions about gerrymandering, income disparity, immigration and the minimum wage. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Chris Murphy, Donald Trump, First Presbyterian Church, RMA
RMA to Host US Senator Chris Murphy, “Serving the People”
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In 2012 Murphy ran for the seat previously occupied by Joe Lieberman. He defeated the wealthy Republican Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment. Continue Reading →