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NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester, Fetterman, Crapo, and Tillis Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Housing Supply Frameworks Act

April 10, 2025 Washington, DC – Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Housing Supply Frameworks Act. This legislation is the first bill... Continue Reading

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NEWS: Blunt Rochester, Hirono, Norcross Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively 

April 8, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, joined U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S.... Continue Reading

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NEWS: Blunt Rochester, Coons Join in Introducing Bill to Fully Fund Special Education

April 8, 2025 WASHINGTON – Today, Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) joined in introducing the IDEA Full Funding Act, legislation to ensure Congress finally fulfills its commitment to fully fund... Continue Reading

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NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester, Coons colleagues demand answers from the Trump administration regarding decision to cancel funding for Manufacturing Extension Partnership programs 

MEPs share technology and research from federal research labs and universities with small businesses. Delaware MEP has helped create or retain 423 jobs within the past year. April 8, 2025 WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators... Continue Reading

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NEWS: Banking Democrats Call on Chairman Scott to Hold Hearing on Trump’s Disastrous Use of Emergency Powers to Impose Tariffs and Cause Chaos for American Families

April 7, 2025 Senate Banking Committee Dems: “We urge you to hold a hearing so the American people can understand the President’s plan and how it will affect their economic futures.”... Continue Reading

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STATEMENT: Senator Blunt Rochester Statement on the Republican Budget Resolution

April 5, 2025 Washington, DC – Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement after voting against the latest Republican budget resolution:  “In the middle of the night, Republicans... Continue Reading

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STATEMENT: Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester Statement on Joint Resolutions of Disapproval 

April 4, 2025 Washington, DC – Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement on S.J.Res.26 and S.J.Res 33:  “I have long called for a lasting ceasefire in Israel... Continue Reading

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NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Offers Amendments to Republican Bill to Protect Medicaid and Lower Costs for Families

April 4, 2025 Washington, DC – Today, Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) offered several amendments to Republicans’ partisan budget reconciliation package to protect American families. Her amendments would have defended Medicaid... Continue Reading

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NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester and Coons demand Trump rescind illegal executive order threatening federal employee collective bargaining agreements

April 4, 2025 Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) joined the entire Senate Democratic Caucus in urging President Donald Trump to rescind his March 27 executive... Continue Reading

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NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Floor Remarks on Amendment to Lower Housing Costs

April 4, 2025 To watch the video, click here. Washington, DC – Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) spoke on the House Floor today during a debate of Senate Republicans’ partisan budget bill.... Continue Reading