Senators Carper, Coons, Colleagues Push Administration to Release Additional Seasonal Work Visas to Support Small Businesses

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U.S. Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons, and a bipartisan group of colleagues are urging the Biden administration to release more H-2B seasonal work visas to help small businesses cope with labor shortages, particularly in Delaware’s agriculture and tourism sectors. They argue that these visas are crucial for employers who struggle to find enough American workers…

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Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester Host Delaware Students Accepted into U.S. Service Academies

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U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester hosted Delawareans accepted into U.S. service academies during a reception in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. The event took place yesterday evening. Each year, students interested in attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy or U.S. Military Academy…

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Senators Chris Coons and Todd Young Introduce Bipartisan Youth Lead Act to Support Established Youth Service Organizations

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U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Todd Young of Indiana have introduced the Youth Lead Act to bolster investments in youth agriculture and service organizations, including the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4-H Council, and the National FFA Organization. Senator Coons says organizations like Scouting America, the FFA, and 4-H provide critical opportunities for…

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Senator Chris Coons Chairs Judiciary IP Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting Families and Shoppers From Counterfeit Goods Sold Online

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A hearing entitled “Back to School with the SHOP SAFE Act: Protecting Our Families from Unsafe Online Counterfeits,” explored legislation that would combat counterfeit goods sold on e-commerce platforms and protect shoppers and consumers. U.S. Senator and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property Chris Coons chaired the hearing yesterday to highlight the rise…

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Senators Coons, Tillis introduce SHOP SAFE Act to Address Issue of Harmful Counterfeit Products Sold Online

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U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Thom Tillis of North Carolina introduced the SHOP SAFE Act to protect those of you who shop online from harmful counterfeit products that are sold. As more American consumers opt to shop online, they are increasingly vulnerable to the rising number of harmful counterfeit goods sold on e-commerce platforms —…

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Town of Bethany Beach Grateful for Completion of Replenishment Project

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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%…

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Coons concerned, disappointed in Republicans over impeachment trial rules

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The rules for the Senate impeachment trial are set and Delaware’s U.S. Senator Chris Coons is concerned, expressing disappointment in his Republican colleagues who he suggested would rather have a coverup than a fair trial. “I’ve been deeply disappointed in my Republican colleagues who are voting in lockstep and straight party-line votes not to accept…

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Progressive Democrat to challenge Chris Coons in Delaware U.S. Senate Primary

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Jessica Scarane, a self-desribed progressive who wants to bring big change to Washington D.C., is challenging Senator Chris Coons for his U.S. Senate seat in the 2020 primary election. Scarane appeared on WGMD News Wednesday morning where she laid out her progressive platform that includes universal healthcare, economic justice, combating climate change, and education reform.…

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Coons feels Biden is the “strongest Democratic opponent” to take on Trump

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Delaware U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) said Joe Biden is the “strongest Democratic opponent” ahead of next year’s election in an exclusive interview where he expressed support for the current impeachment inquiry. WGMD’s Rob Petree spoke with Senator Coons LIVE on Wednesday and asked where he stood on the current impeachment inquiry into President Trump…

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DSU December Graduation on Saturday

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Delaware State University’s December Commencement ceremony will take place Saturday morning at 10 in the Memorial Hall Gymnasium.  Delaware Senator Chris Coons will be the keynote speaker.  About 200 graduates will receive bachelor, master and doctoral degrees.  There will be plenty of on-campus parking for those attending the ceremony.  

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