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Jul 8

Day Four Of My 2022 Walk Across Connecticut

The fourth and final day of my annual Walk Across Connecticut started in Naugatuck and headed towards New Haven. Here’s a quick recap of the day: One of my priorities in Congress is to build more healthy fun summer programming for kids. As a parent I know how much kids…

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Day Four Of My 2022 Walk Across Connecticut
Day Four Of My 2022 Walk Across Connecticut

Jul 7

Day Three of My 2022 Walk Across Connecticut

Day three of my annual Walk Across Connecticut started bright and early on the Litchfield/Morris town line. Here’s a rundown of my third day: After last night’s rain, Morris was buggy but beautiful this morning. Along the way, I passed farm fresh eggs and some pristine natural landscapes. A couple…

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Day Three of My 2022 Walk Across Connecticut
Day Three of My 2022 Walk Across Connecticut

Jul 6

Day Two Of The Walk Across CT 2022

There are some parts of this walk that are…well, just walking. Luckily, I had some pretty great company. Here’s a look at the second day of this year’s walk. Starting off day two of the walk in Cornwall staring down a 450 foot hill is a daunting task when you’re…

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Day Two Of The Walk Across CT 2022
Day Two Of The Walk Across CT 2022

Jul 5

Day One Of My 2022 Walk Across Connecticut

Kayaking the Housatonic. Hiking the Appalachian Trail. A visit to Great Falls. A local cafe and an electric bike shop tucked behind the West Cornwall covered bridge. Dozens of conversations with friends and local residents along 20 miles of river and road. …

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Day One Of My 2022 Walk Across Connecticut
Day One Of My 2022 Walk Across Connecticut

Apr 27

Belgrade + Sarajevo + Pristina + Brussels

I’m just back from a four-day trip to the Balkans, and as is my custom after my diplomatic travel, I’ve written up a candid, behind-the-scenes account of my trip. So what follows is the short story of my visit to Serbia, Kosovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Belgium. Connecticut is home to a…

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Belgrade + Sarajevo + Pristina + Brussels
Belgrade + Sarajevo + Pristina + Brussels

Jan 20

24 hours in Ukraine

On Tuesday night, I got back from a whirlwind 24-hour visit to Ukraine with six of my Senate colleagues. It came at a critical time for Ukraine, as more than 100,000 Russian troops sit on its border threatening to invade. Here’s the short story of our trip. Over the years…

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24 hours in Ukraine
24 hours in Ukraine

Dec 1, 2021

Behind the Scenes of My Trip to Belfast and London

The Northern Ireland Protocol, Explained A quick primer on the state of affairs in Northern Ireland today: The era of The Troubles, the decades of violence between those in Northern Ireland who wanted independence from Britain (the nationalists) and those that wanted to remain part of Britain (the unionists) feels like both yesterday and a…

Belfast

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Behind the Scenes of My Trip to Belfast and London
Behind the Scenes of My Trip to Belfast and London

Oct 15, 2021

#WalkCT 2021 — Day 4

The final day of the Walk started in North Guilford. I got a little farther than I had initially planned yesterday, so I only had a half-day of walking today. Here’s a quick recap from the fourth day:

Connecticut

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#WalkCT 2021 — Day 4
#WalkCT 2021 — Day 4

Oct 14, 2021

#WalkCT 2021 — Day 3

Day three of my annual Walk Across Connecticut began in Rocky Hill. And Matt and Shannon, who are both running for local office in neighboring Cromwell, came to meet me at the start. …

Connecticut

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#WalkCT 2021 — Day 3
#WalkCT 2021 — Day 3

Oct 13, 2021

#WalkCT 2021 — Day 2

Day two of the Walk Across Connecticut started in South Windsor with a Red Bull in hand. I’m not proud of the fact that I drink Red Bull –– but I’m not a coffee drinker, and I need something to wake me up in the morning. Here are some of my favorite moments and photos from a beautiful fall #WalkCT day:

Connecticut

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#WalkCT 2021 — Day 2
#WalkCT 2021 — Day 2
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