Senator Carper Applauds $7 Billion for Clean Solar Energy Projects in Low-Income Communities Nationwide

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The Biden Administration this week announced that $7 billion will be awarded to selectees nationwide to increase access to clean, solar energy in low-income and disadvantaged communities through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar for All program. According to the Office of Senator Carper, communities in all 50 states, including Delaware, will benefit from this…

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$1 million in Federal Funding for Runway Expansion at Delaware Coastal Airport

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U.S. Senator Tom Carper joined Sussex County officials this week to announce $1 million in federal funding for Delaware Coastal Airport’s runway extension project. This funding will go toward the environmental assessment and preliminary design of the runway extension to 6,000 feet. The funding is a part of $154 million in federal funding secured by Senators Carper, Chris…

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Senator Carper Highlights Need for Responsible Use of AI in Health Care Industry

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Today, at the Senate Finance Committee hearing “Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Promise and Pitfalls,” U.S. Senator Tom Carper highlighted the importance of implementing AI responsibly in the health care industry… He says health care providers have successfully deployed AI tools, including in Delaware but cautions against the misuse of the new technology. At the…

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Senator Carper Announces Service Academy Nominations

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Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper, who is a retired Navy Captain and the last Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Senate, announced the names of his service academy nominees for the Class of 2028, bringing these Delawareans one step closer to joining the ranks of America’s military officers. Senator Carper says he is proud to…

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Senator Tom Carper Tours Bethany Beach Area Businesses

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U.S. Senator Tom Carper joined Bethany Beach Mayor Rosemary Hardiman, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Delaware officials, and Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce officials this week to visit small businesses on Garfield Parkway. WGMD’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Senator Tom Carper discussed with area business owners the success they have had and asked them about…

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Senator Carper Signs on to Letter to President Biden Regarding Palestinian Territories for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

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Senator Tom Carper signed on to letter to President Biden with over 100 of his colleagues from the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The letter urges the administration to designate the Palestinian territories for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and/or authorize Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Palestinians present in the United States. Amid the ongoing…

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Senator Carper staffer tests positive for coronavirus

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A member of Senator Carper’s Delaware-based staff has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). The individual is self-quarantining and is not severely ill, according to Senator Carper’s office. The person has not traveled to Washington, D.C. recently and has had no contact with Senator Carper or other members of Congress since exhibiting symptoms. “On the advice…

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