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STATEMENT: Senator Blunt Rochester Releases Statement on the Republican Shutdown

September 30, 2025 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) tonight released a statement on the impending Republican government shutdown. “For several months, Democrats have remained ready to negotiate responsibly and keep the government open. Democratic leadership has repeatedly asked Republicans to come to the table to engage in good-faith negotiations that allow both sides to advocate for our constituents. However, President Trump and congressional Republicans have declined to meet with us. And, in the final hour, Senate Republicans refuse to engage, House Republicans have left Washington, and President Trump is posting offensive content about Democratic leaders on social media. That is not leadership,

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NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester, Governor Meyer, Senator Coons, and Rep. McBride Announce a $2 Million Workforce Data Grant for Delaware

September 29, 2025 Wilmington, Del. — U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, Governor Matt Meyer, U.S Senator Chris Coons, and Congresswoman Sarah McBride (all D-Del.) today announced a more than $2 million U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI) grant to Delaware Department of Labor’s Workforce Development Board to modernize the state’s workforce and education data infrastructure. WDQI is a competitive grant program that provides funding to states to build a longitudinal data system that links workforce and education program data. Over time, this system will enable workforce leaders to better understand what’s working, and what isn’t, in preparing individuals for successful careers. It

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NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Hosts Third Annual Constituent Resource Fair, Delawareans Receive Assistance

September 23, 2025 Dover, Del. – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today hosted her third annual Constituent Resource Fair at the DelOne Conference Center at Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus. More than 40 federal and state agencies and community organizations were in attendance to provide resources and assistance for Delawareans. “From tax returns to veteran’s benefits, housing assistance to Social Security, my Senate office is Delawareans’ gateway to many of the public services they rely on,” said Senator Blunt Rochester. “As a former congressional caseworker, I know that many people are unaware of the services and resources that they are entitled to. That is why I was incredibly proud

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