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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 17h

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. During this National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s honor those who have fought this terrible disease and come together to find a cure.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 19h

Read more here: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/14/m...

Trump’s $100,000 visa fee closes off vital pipeline of immigrant physicians who care for America’s most vulnerable - The Boston Globe

Since at least the 1960s, the US has not produced enough doctors to meet the demand. Instead, it has relied on the cheaper option of recruiting foreign doctors.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 19h

Everything Trump does is making your health care worse. Even his immigration policy makes it harder for you to see a doctor.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 1d

I’ve traveled to other countries where the public ignores the press because they know the media is controlled by the government and anything reported is at best a half truth. I’m proud to live in a country where journalists can report on what Americans want and need to know.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 1d

Secretary Hegseth shouldn’t be running from journalists. His new requirements for the Pentagon press corps are un-American, and I’m glad to see so many news organizations across the political spectrum standing up for the First Amendment and an informed American populace.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 1d

Trump promised on the campaign trail to bring down prices on Day One. His reckless tariffs have done the opposite.

NBC News @nbcnews.com · 2d

U.S. consumers are already shouldering as much as 55% of costs due to Trump’s unprecedented gambit to impose sizable tariffs on imports, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs analysts.

U.S. consumers bearing more than half the cost of tariffs so far, Goldman Sachs says

The findings suggest U.S. consumers will continue to struggle with high prices — something Trump had promised to address in the run-up to his re-election.

nbcnews.to

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 1d

It’s Day 14 of the Republican shutdown.

Democrats are fighting every day to lower health insurance costs for millions of Americans. Republicans are fighting for new tax breaks for their donors.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 1d

If you don't want to hear it from Democrats, hear out Pope Leo.

One cannot claim to follow Christ while casting out immigrants. One cannot claim to follow Christ while ignoring the vulnerable. One cannot claim to follow Christ while staying silent in the face of injustice.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 2d

A day long overdue. I'm overjoyed that the remaining living hostages have been released and are finally being reunited with their loved ones.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 6d

It’s been less than 20 days since Trump ordered AG Bondi to go after three of his political enemies. Now, two have been indicted.⁣
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We have a president consumed with going after those who have opposed him and a DOJ bending to his whims.⁣
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But I’m not backing down. Neither should you.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 6d

I’m working to make sure our servicemembers still get their checks despite the Republican shutdown. House Republicans won’t even show up to work to make sure our troops get paid next week.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 6d

President Trump’s threat to withhold pay from federal workers is illegal. I know it. The IRS knows it. And you can bet Trump knows it too. www.axios.com/2025/10/08/t...

IRS tells employees furlough backpay guaranteed, while WH counters in memo

That comes after Axios reported on a White House memo saying workers weren't guaranteed compensation.

www.axios.com

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 6d

Trump doesn’t actually care about lowering your drug prices, just like Republicans don’t want to lift a finger to help you with health care costs. He just wants to keep making himself and his family richer.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 6d

Masked ICE agents are assaulting clergy members like Rev. David Black, a Presbyterian minister from Chicago, who was peacefully protesting in his hometown. All Americans, regardless of faith, should be disturbed by this.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 6d

Sorry, Senator Thune, but that’s just BS. The government is shut down because Republicans refused to lower costs and save health care for millions of Americans.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 7d

I’m grateful to those who’ve been working for peace for their tireless efforts.

This is a first step, and all parties need to ensure this leads to an enduring end to this war, lasting security for Israel, reconstruction for Gaza and a political horizon without Hamas for the Palestinian people.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 7d

I’m heartened by tonight’s announcement of a potential agreement between Israel and Hamas. I hope that this will finally reunite the hostages with their families, as well as end the suffering of Palestinian civilians who will receive critical humanitarian aid.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 7d

I met with Dr. Qureshi of @christianacare.bsky.social & @accintouch.bsky.social, who warned that Republican health care cuts will hurt everyone. Hospitals are closing, ER wait times will increase, & millions just lost access to telehealth.
Dems are holding our ground to protect your health care.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 7d

President Trump and AG Bondi axed funds this year to hire cops, help victims of child abuse, and crack down on hate crimes. They’re literally defunding the police.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 7d

‪[email protected], @mcbride.house.gov, and I are fighting for every Delawareans' health care. Republicans won't lift a finger to stop health care costs from rising for every American, so we're taking a stand. whyy.org/articles/del...

Delaware congressional Democrats demand health care funding to reopen government

Delaware congressional Democrats say they want more funding for government health care programs before voting to end the shutdown.

whyy.org

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 8d

The American people know that Donald Trump and Republicans are responsible for this shutdown and that they won't lift a finger to stop health care costs from rising for every American. They need to come to the table and save Americans' health care, TODAY.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 8d

Republicans shut down the government because they don't want to stop health care costs from spiking for every American. Because of their shutdown, millions of families will lose crucial food assistance. Republicans need to come to the table and end this shutdown before more Americans get hurt.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 8d

This fight is simple. It’s about Democrats standing up and fighting for Americans’ health care.

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 8d

Two years after Hamas’ horrific attack, too many families still grieve and hostages remain captive.

With Israel’s objectives achieved, it’s time to end the war and the suffering in Gaza.

Read my full statement here: www.coons.senate.gov/news/press-r...

U.S. Senator Christopher Coons of Delaware

The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Christopher Coons of Delaware

www.coons.senate.gov

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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 12d

President & CEO of the Delaware Healthcare Association Brian Frazee is already seeing the negative effects of Trump’s health care cuts. We must work together to bring down health care costs and stop premiums from skyrocketing for Delawareans.

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