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Tom Carper · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 7:13 PM

Chris Van Hollen and D.C. statehood >>

We can’t afford to lose Chris Van Hollen’s leadership in the Senate. I’ve kept you updated on my efforts in Congress to pass D.C. statehood, and John -- my friend and colleague Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has been a major ally for pushing this important measure forward. This isn’t a partisan …
Chris Coons · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 9:45 PM

We need equality now

Chris Coons Dear John, This month and every month, I am so proud to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community and honor all of the activists who have helped bring our nation closer to equality. June is a time to celebrate the great strides we've made in the fight for equality, b…
News Alert (via ChrisCoons.com) · [email protected]
June 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM

📰 Here's what outlets are saying about Chris' work

Chris Coons ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
Chris Coons · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Take action this #WearOrange weekend

Chris Coons Dear John, Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and I'm proud to stand with gun safety organizations this #WearOrange weekend to demand a change. On any given day hundreds of Americans are the victims of gun violence, and even though mass shootings didn't capture…
TC · [email protected]
May 31, 2021 at 9:06 PM

Memorial Day

  John, Memorial Day is an important time to reflect on the countless sacrifices made by service members and their families in the name of this nation. The security, success and freedom that we enjoy as Americans only exists because of these heroes. It is because of the profound sacrifices of ou…
TC · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 3:33 PM

we’ve never been closer to D.C. statehood

Louis DeJoy is moving ahead with dangerous changes   Dover Post: “Carper’s DC statehood bill earns record number of supporters” Show your support for D.C. statehood >> John: The bill that would make Washington, D.C. our country’s 51st state now has a record-breaking 45 co-sponsors in the …
Chris Coons · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 4:03 PM

It's on all of us to speak out and demand an end to anti-AAPI hatred

Chris CoonsDear John, May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. While it's important for us to condemn discrimination against members of the AAPI community every month, i Biden Signs The COVID-19 Hate Crimes Bill As Anti-Asian American Attacks Rise Dear John, …
Team Coons · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 7:03 PM

A crucial aid in the fight against climate change:

Chris CoonsAs co-chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, Chris is doing everything he can to protect and preserve our environment for future generations. One of the most promising areas where we can ma Dear John, As co-chair of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, Chris is doing …
Chris Coons · [email protected]
May 19, 2021 at 9:38 PM

Soldier, Senator, and Mother

Chris CoonsAs a woman of color and the only U.S. Senator to give birth while serving in office, my friend, Senator Tammy Duckworth, is used to breaking down barriers. She's also used to delivering results for wo Dear John, As a woman of color and the only U.S. Senator to give birth while servi…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 17, 2021 at 9:34 PM

Do you support saving the USPS?

Louis DeJoy is moving ahead with dangerous changes   Hundreds of thousands of pieces of mail -- from paychecks to prescriptions -- haven’t arrived on time. In fact, some Americans have taken hits to their credit scores due to late fees incurred on bills that have been delayed in the …
News Alert (via ChrisCoons.com) · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 5:05 PM

CORPS Act, NO Ban Act, and more of Chris' bills

Chris Coons ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
TC · [email protected]
May 11, 2021 at 10:36 PM

Do you know what week it is?

It’s time to talk infrastructure.   John -- it’s Infrastructure Week! Unlike the previous White House Administration, President Biden and his Administration are actually delivering bold solutions to fix our country’s aging infrastructure, make it more climate-resilient, and create millions of go…
Team Coons · [email protected]
May 10, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Did you let Chris know what your priorities are?

Chris CoonsJohn -- did you get a chance to take our 100 Days Priorities Survey? Congress and the White House have accomplished a great deal since President Biden was first sworn in a little over John -- did you get a chance to take our 100 Days Priorities Survey? Congress and the White House h…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 9, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Mother’s Day

  John, Today is Mother’s Day, the only day of the year completely dedicated to celebrating the women who love us unconditionally, teach us to follow the golden rule and inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves. Moms have a tough job and a global pandemic hasn't made it any easier. It's …
Chris Coons for Senate · [email protected]
May 7, 2021 at 7:03 PM

Survey Request For John

Chris CoonsDear John, Last week President Joe Biden marked his 100th day in office by delivering a joint address to Congress. In his speech, he highlighted his administration's accomplishments a Dear John, Last week President Joe Biden marked his 100th day in office by delivering a joint addre…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 5, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Biden’s groundbreaking climate rule:

The Biden Administration is taking real and meaningful climate action.   NBC News: “Biden administration’s first climate pollution rule takes aim at refrigerants” John: Earlier this week, the Biden Administration announced its first major climate rule. The groundbreaking new rule, created by bi…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 6:26 PM

“Biden’s immigration whisperer”

I’m working with President Biden to fix our broken immigration system.   John: Together, we reached our end-of-month fundraising goal. Your support makes a difference in our fight to defend our Senate Majority and our work with the Biden Administration to tackle the biggest challenges facing ou…
Chris Coons · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 9:07 PM

Here's a story about why every. vote. matters.

Chris CoonsIn 2016, then-Governor Maggie Hassan won her election to represent New Hampshire in the Senate by just 1,017 votes -- defeating a Republican incumbent. John, When people say every vote matters, they're right. In 2016, then-Governor Maggie Hassan won her election to represent New Ha…
Chris Coons · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 5:18 PM

A new day in America began 100 days ago

Chris CoonsDear John, Today marks 100 days since our country charted a new path. 100 days since our government started believing in science again. 100 days since we told the rest of the world th Dear John, Today marks 100 days since our country charted a new path. 100 days since our government…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 3:36 PM

Sign my thank you note to Joe & Kamala

  John, Today marks President Biden and Vice President Harris' 100th day in office! As I look back over the past few months, I am reminded of all that they've done to help our nation start to build back better. I couldn't be more grateful for the leadership we have now. We passed the American R…
TC · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 8:59 PM

What the Census means for D.C. statehood:

We have an even stronger case to do this >>   The Washington Post: “D.C.’s explosive growth continued over the past decade, census data shows” Show your support for D.C. statehood >> John: The U.S. Census Bureau released new population data for the past decade, and Washington, D.C.’…
Chris Coons for Senate · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 2:45 PM

Show your support for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act

Chris CoonsPresident Biden made it clear he's the most pro-worker president our country has had in a long time, and now he needs Congress' help to show that support through legislation. Luckily, the House passed John, President Biden made it clear he's the most pro-worker president our country…
Team Coons · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 6:03 PM

Bumping Chris' note to the top of your inbox

Chris CoonsHave you taken Chris' environmental priorities survey yet, John? Chris is working hard to protect our environment and combat climate change, and he wants to hear how you think we sho Have you taken Chris' environmental priorities survey yet, John? Chris is working hard to protect ou…
TC · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 4:11 PM

UPDATE: D.C. statehood passes the House!

We’re one step closer to making this a reality >> The Washington Post: “House Democrats pass D.C. statehood — launching bill into uncharted territory” John -- yesterday, the House passed my D.C. statehood bill! This is only the second time in U.S. history that any chamber of Congress has p…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 3:25 PM

Today is one of my favorite days!

This Earth Day, will you sign on your support for taking bold climate action?   Today is Earth Day, which is a special day for me.  In 1970, I participated in our country’s very first Earth Day while serving as a young naval flight officer in California. I joined tens of thousands of people in …
Chris Coons · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Protecting and preserving our environment is one of my top priorities

Chris CoonsHappy Earth Day, John! Today and tomorrow, leaders from across the world are meeting (virtually) at President Biden's Climate Summit to strategize and implement efforts to tackle the Happy Earth Day, John! Today and tomorrow, leaders from across the world are meeting (virtually) at …
Chris Coons · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 7:03 PM

One of the most important investments since we won the Space Race

Chris CoonsWhen President Joe Biden promised to build our country back better, he meant it. America's infrastructure needs to be updated and modernized, and instead of seeing this as a challenge, President Biden Dear John, When President Joe Biden promised to build our country back better, he …
TC · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 2:21 PM

Stop Asian Hate

  Throughout the past year there has been a rise in attacks against Asian Americans. Just last month, six Asian women were killed in Atlanta, Georgia in a senseless act of violence that may have been racially motivated.  Let me be very clear: Hate is not welcome here. Our country is strong beca…
TC · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 5:15 PM

D.C. Statehood vote next week

more than a license plate slogan   I have an important update: Markup for my bill to make Washington, D.C. our country’s 51st state is happening today and the House is scheduled to bring it up for a vote next week. We need to gather 10,000 grassroots signatures in support of D.C. statehood befo…
Team Coons · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 2:04 PM

POLITICO: "Trump's secret sit-down with Ohio candidates turns into 'Hunger Games'"

Chris CoonsThe Ohio Republican Senate primary is quickly shaping up to be a loyalty test to President Trump. The Republican candidates in the race are running as far to the right as they can in order to earn the "Trump's secret sit-down with Ohio candidates turns into 'Hunger Games'" "The …
News Alert (via ChrisCoons.com) · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 9:39 PM

Infrastructure, manufacturing, and more

Chris Coons ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
Tom Carper · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 5:53 PM

Mail delays

re: the USPS   “New USPS plan will include longer mail delivery times, cuts to post office hours” - WDEL News Recently, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy -- a political ally and mega-donor to former President Trump -- released his 10-year plan for the Postal Service, and I have to tell you, it’s d…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 10:38 PM

RE: Infrastructure

This is a big deal >>   This is a big deal: Last week, President Biden announced his American Jobs Plan, which would make historic investments to improve our country’s infrastructure, build back our economy, and combat the climate crisis. The Biden Administration is focused on creating a …
Chris Coons · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 10:03 PM

Our global community

Chris CoonsDear John, Today, on World Health Day, I am thinking about the impact that deadly diseases -- from COVID-19 to Ebola -- have on our global community. As more and more Americans receiv Dear John, Today, on World Health Day, I am thinking about the impact that deadly diseases -- from …
Team Coons · [email protected]
April 3, 2021 at 7:02 PM

We need to keep fighting back against the Trump agenda at the USPS

Chris Coons"USPS chief DeJoy cuts post office hours, lengthens delivery times in new 10-year plan" "USPS chief DeJoy cuts post office hours, lengthens delivery times in new 10-year plan" Join Chris in calling on the Senate to take action to remove Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and save th…
Chris Coons · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 9:04 PM

It's been a busy month:

Chris CoonsIn a minute I am going to ask you to make a contribution to our campaign before tonight's end-of-quarter deadline, but first I wanted to let you know what my colleagues and I have been working on this Dear John, In a minute I am going to ask you to make a contribution to our campaig…
TC · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 8:06 PM

“Science is back”

Leadership makes all the difference.   “New EPA administrator: ‘Science is back’” - The Washington Post Great news: Earlier this month, Michael Regan was sworn in as the new Environmental Protection Agency administrator, making him the first Black man to ever head the agency. Already, the EPA h…
Chris Coons · [email protected]
March 29, 2021 at 10:04 PM

Senator Alex Padilla and I need your help to protect the majority

Chris CoonsAlex brings a critical voice to the Senate, and we need to make sure he's elected to a full Senate term next year. Dear John, Since he was appointed to fill Vice President Harris' Senate seat, Senator Alex Padilla has hit the ground running in Washington. As the proud son of immigra…
Team Coons · [email protected]
March 27, 2021 at 9:03 PM

If we don't fill this open seat with a Democrat, the GOP will with a far-right Republican

Chris CoonsNorth Carolina was the narrowest Democratic loss in both the Presidential and Senate races in the last election cycle -- Democrats were less than two points away from winning in 2020. Now, in 2022, we Dear John, North Carolina was the narrowest Democratic loss in both the Presidenti…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 8:37 PM

A tragic routine

We can and we must do better.   Earlier this month, a gunman took the lives of eight people in Atlanta, Georgia. Less than a week later, another gunman took the lives of 10 people in Boulder, Colorado. There is no doubt that there is a gun violence epidemic in our country because these types of…
Team Coons · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 6:38 PM

Join Chris in the fight to stop gun violence

Chris CoonsJohn, As our country has begun the process of reopening and the return to "normal" life, the uniquely American tragedy of mass shootings has also returned. In the span of one week, ei John, As our country has begun the process of reopening and the return to "normal" life, the unique…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 2:42 PM

Do you know what today is?

How to celebrate this major milestone >> This is a big milestone -- today is the 11th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act! There’s no better way to celebrate than by signing up for a plan or sending a friend information on signing up before the special open enrollment period ends on May …
Tom Carper · [email protected]
March 22, 2021 at 2:48 PM

Biden supports D.C. statehood. Do you?

show your support for our efforts in Congress >>   Quickly -- I have a couple of important updates re: D.C. statehood: The House Oversight Committee hearing considering my bill to grant D.C. statehood was postponed, and now, it’s happening TODAY. President Biden came out in support of D…
News Alert (via ChrisCoons.com) · [email protected]
March 18, 2021 at 4:05 PM

Did you see what Chris has been working on this month?

Chris Coons ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
Chris Coons · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 9:04 PM

We meet this one year anniversary finally being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel

Chris CoonsIt's been one year since the deadly COVID-19 virus shut down much of our nation, and what a devastating year it has been. We've lost family, friends, and other loved ones to the virus -- more than 525 Dear John, It's been one year since the deadly COVID-19 virus shut down much of ou…
TC · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 5:52 PM

FWD: D.C. Statehood

Happening TODAY >> I want to quickly follow up on this -- the House Oversight Committee’s hearing on my bill to make D.C. our country’s 51st state is TODAY. This is a critical turning point on the road to give Washingtonians full voting representation in our government and honor our countr…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
March 10, 2021 at 9:47 PM

A major win for the American people >>

COVID-19 relief is on the way.   I have great news: The House just passed the next COVID-19 relief package. Now, the American Rescue Plan is on its way to President Joe Biden’s desk, and we can start delivering this urgently needed aid to Americans and communities across the country. This is Pr…
Tom Carper · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 8:05 PM

McConnell needs *one seat* >>

We need to start early.   It will all come down to this in 2022: Republicans only need ONE SEAT to retake the Senate Majority. And historically, the opposition party fares better in the midterms than the party that holds the White House. This time around, that means the GOP is in a strong positi…
Chris Coons · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 4:06 PM

Need your help to keep Nevada and the Senate blue

Chris CoonsSenator Catherine Cortez Masto is facing a tough re-election bid. When Catherine was first elected, she won by just two points -- and we all saw during the presidential election what a purple state Ne Dear John, Democrats have the slimmest of majorities in the Senate right now, and …
Team Coons · [email protected]
February 20, 2021 at 10:03 PM

SIGN ON to show your support for Biden's American Rescue Plan >>

Chris CoonsDear John, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled their American Rescue Plan, a stimulus package to get our economy back on track. The plan would fund vacc Dear John, President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled their American Rescue…