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Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
People will find more affordable houses according to bipartisan legislation introduced this week. The bill is called the Housing Supply and Affordability Act. Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, and Joyce Beatty of Ohio, along with Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Tim Kaine of Virginia announced the measure. The bill would create a…
Read MoreTown of Bethany Beach Grateful for Completion of Replenishment Project
The beach replenishment project in Bethany Beach has been completed, the dune fencing has been installed and the Mobi-mats are back in place. In the Bethany Beach Town Newsletter for September, a statement from the mayor’s office also expresses gratitude to “…Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons and Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester for securing the 65%…
Read MoreLisa Blunt Rochester Announces Campaign for U.S. Senate
Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announced her campaign to represent Delaware in the U.S. Senate. She launches her campaign on a promise to continue her work to create good jobs and access to opportunity, to protect our seniors, and to secure our fundamental freedoms – from reproductive freedom to voting rights. Congresswoman Rochester has represented…
Read MoreBlunt Rochester Calls For Removal Of President Trump
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D- Del.) Thursday called for the removal of President Trump from office, joining a movement that grew out of Wednesday’s breach at the US Capitol in Washington. Blunt Rochester shared this message on social media Thursday: “To my fellow Delawareans – here’s where I stand on Pres. Trump. As I…
Read MoreUS House Candidates Debate Over COVID, ACA, Vote-By-Mail, More
The nation’s response to coronavirus, and what it’s shown us as a country, came up Wednesday night during a Delaware U.S. House debate between Democratic Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester and Republican Lee Murphy. Murphy, who called himself a COVID survivor, said trust should be placed with the citizens. “We’ve learned a lot in the last…
Read MoreUD Poll Shows Leads For Democratic Candidates, GOP Support In Sussex
A poll conducted by the University of Delaware finds strong support in Delaware for Joe Biden as well as Democratic incumbents in statewide races, while Republican candidates enjoy leads or stronger support in Sussex County. The UD Center for Political Communication says according to its poll 54% of likely voters would cast a ballot for…
Read MoreDelaware Congresswoman votes in favor of Iran War Powers Resolution
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester voted in favor of a War Powers Resolution that limits the President’s ability to engage militarily with Iran. Congresswoman Blunt-Rochester issued a statement following the vote, saying “the action taken by President Trump represents a rapid escalation and strategic setback in diplomatic relations with Iran.” A top goal of any foreign…
Read MoreDelaware Congresswoman pressed on issues of Abortion, Gun Control at Town Hall in Georgetown
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester was pressed on a host of issues at a town hall Thursday night in Georgetown. Congresswoman Blunt-Rochester held her “Congressional Conversations” event Thursday night in the auditorium of Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown. Among the topics discussed were controversial issues such as late term abortion, which the Congresswoman said is…
Read MoreDelaware Congresswoman to hold Town Hall in Georgetown
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester will hold a “Congressional Conversation” town hall-like event this Thursday at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown. Congresswoman Blunt-Rochester will hold the event this coming Thursday, October 10th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Georgetown at Delaware Technical Community College, Owens Campus 21179 College Drive, Georgetown, DE 19947. “Congressional Conversations…
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