I am thrilled that Congress has received the President's report accepting the recommendation of the BRAC Commission to keep Submarine Base New London open, ... This is an enormous victory not only for Connecticut, but for our national security.

What we do is give Congress a perspective on what's actually happening out there because we hear from our members about the problems they face on a day-to-day basis.

We have serious concerns about how far this bill goes into issues completely unrelated to the illicit behavior Congress is attempting to stop.

She was a huge ally. She lent her name to the cause, testified before Congress on ENDA (Employment Non-Discrimination Act), appeared at events. I hope that her death will lead to a rededication and a re-focusing on her and Dr. King's lives. That's the message I took from her funeral.

They do love the president, but they have seen a Congress that doesn't seem to function well and they wonder what the heck is going on.

It is building, and these type of activities and the support of members of Congress can only help the cause.