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In The Spotlight: Connecticut U.S. Senator Chris Murphy

Connecticut Public Radio | By Lucy Nalpathanchil
Published June 12, 2017 at 9:00 AM EDT
2022 FILE: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) assures students he is fighting for them during a roundtable discussion with Alfred E. Burr Middle Schoolers on youth mental health and ways to improve support services in schools, Hartford, Connecticut.
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2022 FILE: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) assures students he is fighting for them during a roundtable discussion with Alfred E. Burr Middle Schoolers on youth mental health and ways to improve support services in schools, Hartford, Connecticut.
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He is no longer just the “junior senator from Connecticut.” Since joining the U.S. Senate in 2013, Democrat Chris Murphy has expanded his profile on the national stage. 

This hour, we sit down with the U.S. senator. We dive into Washington politics and tackle the issues he thinks are most relevant to Connecticut residents. 

Do you have a question or comment for Senator Murphy? Join the conversation and make sure to watch the Facebook Live broadcast below. 

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  • Chris Murphy - Democratic U.S. Senator from Connecticut

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Chion Wolf contributed to this show.
Lucy Nalpathanchil
Lucy leads Connecticut Public's strategies to deeply connect and build collaborations with community-focused organizations across the state.
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All donations are appreciated, but we ask in this moment you consider starting a monthly gift as a Sustainer to help replace what’s been lost.

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