Join our Campaign
Officials discuss mortgage relief
August 23, 2008While federal lawmakers hope a mortgage bill recentlypassed by Congress will help jump-start the real estate market, alocal bank official said more assistance is also needed for families in need because of a lost job or illness.
Rep. Murphy again trumpets area business
August 22, 2008U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, D-5, was back in the cityThursday morning to talk with area businessmen and women at the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce.
Grant Might Fund Cameras In Simsbury Police Vehicles
August 21, 2008For the past few years, local police officers have taken turns using the department’s one video camera when they go out on patrol. Police say that having a video camera is beneficial to the department in several ways, which is why the Simsbury Police Department wants more than one.
Officials look to state schools to solve nursing shortage
August 16, 2008U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, D-5th District, was joined Friday by state education leaders and chairwoman of the state Senate Committee on Public Health at Central Connecticut State University to discuss ways to address the state’s nursing shortage.
Schools Lack Spots For Nurses
August 16, 2008Mary Jane Williams, a member of the Connecticut Nurses Association, hears the same complaint from potential nursing students across the state.
Rep. Murphy suggests compromise on oil drilling to move energy bill
August 14, 2008U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy asked Thursday for the leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives to bring a comprehensive energy package to the House floor for a vote soon after Congress reconvenes in September.
Murphy, D-5th District, is seeking a compromise solution that allows expanded offshore drilling.
Middlebury in line for grant for new radios
August 12, 2008The town may get federal assistance to upgrade its radio communications system.
Town officials met Friday with U.S. Rep Christopher Murphy, D-5th District, to discuss obtaining a federal grant that could offset some costs to upgrade from a low-band to a more reliable hi-band radio system.
Murphy led way on veterans bill
August 12, 2008I am very proud that our Congressman Chris Murphy took the lead on correcting a very poor decision by the Veterans Administration to stop allowing nonpartisan voter registration drives at VA facilities.
VA should allow voter drives
August 11, 2008There is no reasonable explanation for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ national ban on nonpartisan voter registration drives and voter education at its hospitals, nursing homes and homeless shelters.
Murphy visiting today to rank residents' concern
August 09, 2008U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, D-5th District, will meet with constituents today from 1 to 1:30 p.m. at the Stop & Shop on Corbin Avenue. Murphy and campaign volunteers will set up stations in 13 grocery stores in shopping plazas in the 5th District.
Officials Gather To Welcome Federal Funds For FFH
August 07, 2008Only hours after thunderstorms washed the region and emerging sunshine dried the puddle-stained streets, Director of Planning and Community Development Elizabeth Stocker welcomed state, federal, and local officials to the steps of Woodbury Hall in Fairfield Hills.
KUDOS TO MURPHY FOR EFFORTS TO HELP VETERANS VOTE
August 07, 2008For the last few weeks, I have been following the Republican-American’s reporting on the Bush administration not allowing voter-registration drives at Veterans Affairs facilities.
Library may get program grant
August 05, 2008U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy, D-5th District, visited Burlington Monday to discuss the possibility of a $50,000 federal grant for library programming.
Veteran registration added to military bill
August 02, 2008State officials battling with the Veterans Administration over voter registration drives are closer to getting some help from Congress.
Murphy offering bill to help veterans vote
July 30, 2008U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy says he’s introducing legislation that would allow nonpartisan groups to hold voter registration drives at federal veterans homes, hospitals and other veterans facilities.
House Gives Final Nod to Housing Bill
July 23, 2008The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed the long-awaited housing rescue bill — sending it now for a last Senate approval before President Bush can sign it into law.
Murphy Helping To Crack Down On Oil Speculators
July 22, 2008The July 10 letter by Stanley Masayda, “Increasing energy production a matter of life and death,” unfairly attacked Rep. Christopher Murphy, D-5th District, for not doing enough on gasoline prices. Rep. Murphy has been traveling all around the district listening to people’s concerns about rising energy prices, and he has been diligently working in several areas to provide relief.
Murphy Trying To Stop Oil Speculators From Influencing Prices
July 22, 2008Every day we all feel the effects of the rising gasoline prices while Wall Street energy traders rake in bigger and bigger profits. Government and private experts agree that speculation is driving up the price of oil beyond what it should be.
Rep. Christopher Murphy, D-5th District, is working hard to address this. Chris understands the huge impact that rising prices have on us, our businesses and our economy.
New England Democrats say crisis looms
July 17, 2008Although they were standing in the shade Wednesday, 13 members of Congress who hail from New England could not avoid the muggy heat that hung over Capitol Hill.
Dems Seek Heating Relief; Want Billions In Aid Package
July 17, 2008Though they stood in the heat of July, more than a dozen Democratic members of the House — including the four from Connecticut — made a pitch Wednesday for more home-heating aid this winter, when they argued that heating oil prices could leave their constituents with life and- death choices.
Glad Air Force Likely To Redo Contract For Tanker Planes
July 08, 2008Now that the U.S. Air Force likely will rebid the contract for its refueling tankers, Connecticut’s defense industry may get a fair shot.
I was pleased to see Rep. Christopher S. Murphy, D-5th District, didn’t sit on the sidelines when the Air Force announced its curious decision to outsource defense work to a European- U.S. consortium.
Murphy vows to fight gas crisis on several fronts
July 08, 2008MERIDEN — At Mid State VNA and Hospice, many of the lower-wage workers are using their gas subsidies to buy food for their families. The agency is seeing fewer workers willing to travel longer distances and a drop-off in volunteers.
People Hungry For a Solution
July 03, 2008WATERBURY — The people frequenting food pantries are no longer just the homeless; they have come to include members of the middle class as well.
On Tuesday, nonprofit agencies from Thomaston to New Haven that provide food to people in need shared their clients’ stories with Reps. Christopher S. Murphy, D-5th District, and Rosa DeLauro, D-3rd District.
Murphy responds to mortgage crisis
July 01, 2008The newspapers are filled with many articles regarding the housing market. Most of the news is not good.
I was pleased to read in The News-Times last week that Congressman Chris Murphy held a seminar to help people with their mortgages and learn about how to buy a home they can afford.
Murphy Thanked
July 01, 2008Editor: I see from this paper’s coverage that the Republican Party is coming after Chris Murphy for his stance on the war. Like Murphy, I am opposed to the war, so I am glad he isn’t voting for more money for it.
