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@ChrisCoons

Father, husband, U.S. Senator from Delaware

Wilmington, DE
coons.senate.gov
Joined July 2008
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    14 hours ago

    "I think he will come to regret this decision," Sen. Coons says of Sen. Graham's calls for an investigation into the Bidens. "I know that he is under enormous pressure... but that doesn't justify abandoning a decades-old friendship and a commitment to the truth."

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  2. 13 hours ago

    Congrats to our Wolverines! After their incredible 58-21 win against Framingham State University, our football team will advance to round two of the NCAA playoffs.

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  3. 14 hours ago

    We need to enact laws to stop deadly weapons from finding their way into the wrong hands. We need to take action *now* to improve the safety of our schools, our communities, and our families.

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  4. 23 hours ago

    Open enrollment is happening now until Dec 15. I encourage everyone – regardless of age, background, or preexisting condition – to visit or attend an open enrollment event to evaluate health care coverage options and financial assistance.

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  5. Nov 23

    Getting covered could be less expensive than you think -- Visit today to see what comprehensive, quality, and affordable plans are available under the Affordable Care Act. Don’t wait to

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  6. Nov 22

    Delawareans, here’s your daily reminder that it’s open enrollment! The Health Insurance Marketplace is a valuable resource to explore the different plans & discounts that are available for 2020. Visit to learn more!

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  7. Nov 22

    I urge to listen to these bipartisan calls, including my letter last month, to ensure these student loan borrowers receive the relief they are already entitled to under law.

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  8. Nov 22

    In addition to veterans, there are still hundreds of thousands of other totally and permanently disabled Americans for whom the department refuses to automatically discharge student loans.

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  9. Nov 22

    Today, reported that suspended this process, breaking its promise to thousands of veterans who have faced bureaucratic barriers in receiving this relief.

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  10. Nov 22

    In August, President Trump pledged that veterans who are totally and permanently disabled would *automatically* have their federal student loans discharged, which I have repeatedly called on him to do.

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  11. Nov 22

    This bill is commonsense. It opens up a tax advantage that's currently only available to fossil fuels to renewable and clean energy so we can slash emissions and create jobs. We should pass it before the end of the year.

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  12. Nov 22

    I am very hopeful that the bipartisan Financing Our Energy Future Act will pass Congress this year after being included in what I think is the most promising package for renewables and for energy financing this Congress.

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  13. Nov 21

    The Libya Stabilization Act will strengthen efforts to end this conflict and signal to parties on the ground that the United States is committed to supporting peace and stability for the Libyan people.

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  14. Nov 21

    Today, Senators , , , and I introduced *bipartisan* legislation to support a diplomatic solution to the conflict in Libya, which continues to fuel instability and present opportunities for extremist groups in the region.

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  15. Nov 21

    Cancer research is how we are going to develop better treatment options for patients. It’s how we’re going to develop new strategies for early detection. It’s how we’re going to save lives.

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  16. Nov 21

    In the Senate, I’m working to ensure that the federal government continues its commitment to cancer research and I’ve been fighting for a dedicated pancreatic cancer research program at DOD.

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  17. Nov 21

    Pancreatic cancer is a cruel disease that not only impacts an individual, but also a whole family, and sometimes even an entire community. Today on , we stand in solidarity with those families and renew our fight to find a cure. – at United States Capitol

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    Nov 21

    Yesterday, Senator , , and took to floor to pass the FUTURE Act, to reauthorize funding for HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions, which expired at the end of September. Yet again, Republicans objected.

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  19. Nov 21

    For all of these reasons and more, I will oppose the nomination of Mr. VanDyke and I urge my colleagues to do the same. We can and should do better than this.

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  20. Nov 21

    Throughout his career, he has opposed basic civil rights for the LGBTQ community. I’m concerned about whether members of that community would feel confident facing him in court and whether he would be fair and just.

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