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Chris in Congress

Residents of Connecticut's Fifth Congressional District can request tickets to the Inauguration from my office.  We have a limited number of tickets available, so if we cannot accomodate your request, you can still attend President-Elect Obama's speech.  A large section of the National Mall will be open to the public without a ticket. 

For more information, please read my inauguration ticket policy

Chris Tours a Career Center in Torrington

 Chris toured the Torrington CTWorks Career Center to see firsthand how people are coping with the economic downturn.  As unemployment increases, Murphy discussed the need for an economic stimulus package to strengthen Connecticut’s economy.

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  • Murphy Pushes Legislation to Stop Bush "Refusal Clause" Limiting Access to Health Care

    Thursday January 15, 2009

    With the clock ticking down on the implementation of a sweeping Bush Administration rule that will deny vital health services to Americans, today Congressman Chris Murphy (CT-5) joined a group of colleagues to introduce the Protecting Patient and Health Care Act of 2009 to stop it.

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  • Murphy Applauds Quick Passage of Health Care Coverage for 11 Million Kids

    Wednesday January 14, 2009

    As the economy continues to decline and more and more children are left without health care, today Congressman Chris Murphy (CT-5) strongly supported H.R. 2, the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Reauthorization bill.

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  • Dodd, Murphy Join to Call for Protection of Open Space in Simsbury

    Wednesday January 14, 2009

    Senator Chris Dodd (CT) and Congressman Chris Murphy (CT-5) have joined forces to advocate for open space protection in Simsbury. Dodd and Murphy wrote to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ed Schafer, and the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, Abigail Kimbell, in support of a Forest Legacy Grant for the 73-acre Tulmeadow woodlot in West Simsbury.

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  • Murphy Wins Appointment to Crucial Health Subcommittee

    Friday January 09, 2009

    Last night, Congressman Chris Murphy (CT-5) was appointed the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee. This influential subcommittee will be responsible for crafting landmark health legislation, extending health benefits to millions of America's children, unlocking the promise of stem cell research, and ensuring America's food and drug safety.

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