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Senator Christopher 'Chris' A. Coons's Public Statements

Chris Coons
Full Name: Christopher 'Chris' A. Coons
Office: U.S. Senate (DE) - Jr, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Annie; 3 Children: Michael, Jack, Maggie
Birth Date: 09/09/1963
Birth Place: Greenwich, CT
Home City: Wilmington, DE
Religion: Presbyterian

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May 16, 2013 Gillibrand, Collins, Boxer, Johanns, Benishek, Gabbard, Begich, Blumenthal, Coons, Franken, Hirono, Mikulski, Pryor, Schatz, Shaheen, Rockefeller, Feinstein, Hanna, Sinema, Joined by Service Members Victimized by Sexual Assault in Announcing Bicameral Legislation Reforming Military Justice System Washington, DC
May 10, 2013 Cardin, Collins Lead Senate In Brewing Up Jobs By Stimulating The American Craft Beer Industry Washington, DC
May 8, 2013 Markell, Carper, Coons, Carney Announce Funding to Restore Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Washington, DC
May 8, 2013 Water Resources Development Act of 2013 Washington, DC
May 1, 2013 Congressional Delegation Notifies State And Local Law Enforcement Of Federal Grant Opportunities Wilmington, DE
May 1, 2013 Letter to Chairwoman Mikulski and Vice Chairman Shelby - Fund Federal COPS Hiring Program Washington, DC
April 27, 2013 Philadelphia 76ers Acquire NBA D-League Franchise; Relocate it to Delaware and Name it the Delaware 87ers Philadelphia, PA
April 25, 2013 Senator Coons Stresses Importance of Rural Economy at Summit in Washington Washington, DC
April 25, 2013 Energy Strategy Washington, DC
April 24, 2013 Senator Coons, UD Professor Participate in Roundtable Discussion on Impact of our Changing Climates and Oceans Washington, DC
April 24, 2013 Senators Coons, Moran, Stabenow and Murkowski Re-Introduce Bill to Level the Playing Field for Renewable Energy Technologies Washington, DC
April 23, 2013 Senators Carper, Coons Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Unnecessary EPA Regulation on Delaware Farmers Washington, DC
April 22, 2013 Climate Change Washington, DC
April 17, 2013 Statement from Senator Coons on Senate's Failure to Pass Bills to Reduce Gun Violence Washington, DC
April 17, 2013 Senator Coons Participates in Roundtable Discussion on Immigration Reform Washington, DC
April 17, 2013 Statement from Senator Coons on Bipartisan Immigration Reform Proposal Washington, DC
April 15, 2013 Senator Coons Tells Delaware Anti-Hunger Coalition About Commitment to Protecting Federal Funding for Hunger Programs Newark, DE
April 11, 2013 Leahy And Coons Reintroduce Legislation To Encourage The Humanitarian Work Of American Innovators Washington, DC
April 11, 2013 Leahy and Coons Reintroduce Legislation to Encourage the Humanitarian Work of American Innovators Washington, DC
April 11, 2013 Durbin, Boozman and Coons Introduce Bill to Increase US Exports to Africa Washington, DC
April 11, 2013 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Washington, DC
April 11, 2013 The News Journal - Creating Jobs in Delaware by Embracing Africa's Economic Potential Unknown
April 10, 2013 Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013--Motion to Proceed--Continued Washington, DC
April 10, 2013 Statement from Senator Coons on the President's Budget Proposal Washington, DC
April 10, 2013 Senator Coons and President of Equality Delaware Brief Senators on Marriage Equality Campaign Washington, DC
April 9, 2013 Senator Coons Calls for Passage of Mental Health Legislation as Part of Gun Safety Package Washington, DC
April 5, 2013 President's Science Advisors Call for Parity in Clean Energy Financing Washington, DC
April 5, 2013 Huffington Post - Delaware Is Ready to Fight for Marriage Equality Unknown
April 5, 2013 Huffington Post - Delaware Is Ready to Fight for Marriage Equality Unknown
April 3, 2013 Statement of Senator Coons on developments in hunt for Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army Washington, DC
March 28, 2013 Senator Coons Voices Support for President's Commission on Election Reform Washington, DC
March 28, 2013 Letter to Secretary of Energy Steven Chu - Save Weatherization Assistance Program Washington, DC
March 22, 2013 Bipartisan Group of Federal and State Officials and Organizations Cheer Inclusion of Delaware and Pennsylvania in National Park System Washington, DC
March 22, 2013 Letter to Secretary of State John Kerry - Combating Gender-Based Violence Abroad Washington, DC
March 22, 2013 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 Washington, DC
March 22, 2013 Senator Coons Introduces Legislation to Expand National Guard's Cyber Mission Washington, DC
March 22, 2013 Leahy & Others Introduce Bill To Expand Cyber National Guard Washington, DC
March 21, 2013 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget, Fiscal Year 2014 Washington, DC
March 20, 2013 Senate Unanimously Passes Pryor/Blunt/Coons Amendment To Protect Private Sector Jobs, Avoid Sequester Furloughs For Food Inspectors Washington, DC
March 20, 2013 Senate Passes Senator Coons' Amendment to Prevent Furloughs of Food Inspectors Washington, DC
March 19, 2013 Letter to President Barack Obama - Support for Two-State Mid East Peace Process Washington, DC
March 19, 2013 Letter to President Obama - Collins, King Among 77 Senators Calling on President to Continue Support of Israel Washington, DC
March 18, 2013 Statement from Senator Coons on Layoffs at AstraZeneca Wilmington, DE
March 15, 2013 AmeriCorps, National Guard Announce New Joining Community Forces Partnership Wilmington, DE
March 15, 2013 Senator Coons Votes for Budget that Promotes Growth and Job Creation While Reducing Deficit Washington, DC
March 14, 2013 Senator Coons Votes to Reduce Gun Violence Washington, DC
March 14, 2013 White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic River Expansion Act Washington, DC
March 14, 2013 Senator Coons Introduces Amendment to Prevent Furloughs of Food Inspectors Washington, DC
March 13, 2013 Senator Coons Participates in Roundtable Discussion on Strengthening Our Workforce Washington, DC
March 13, 2013 Senator Coons Calls for Balance in Deficit Reduction, Urges Smart Investments in Future Washington, DC

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