Senator Coons releases 10 new Correspondence from the Commute videos

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released a new installment of his “Correspondence from the Commute” video series on Wednesday, responding to Delawareans who’ve written him on a variety of issues, including the budget, drones, and climate change. Senator Coons recorded 10 new personalized video messages in March on an Amtrak train from Wilmington to Washington. This is the ninth installment of the video series since its launch in February 2011.

“Now that the 113^th Congress is underway, Delawareans are writing to me to share their views on a variety of issues important to them,” Senator Coons said. “Whether it’s about the budget, transportation, or protecting our children, the letters that my office receives on a daily basis helps to keep me informed on the opinions of those in our state.”   

Videos released today include replies to:

• Kathie from Newark about the reauthorization of VAWA: http://youtu.be/asqjke_T0nQ
• Jeff from Milton about cuts to the federal budget: http://youtu.be/kZxg7IMk6NY
• Brad from Nassau about climate change: http://youtu.be/CuCA2qS6cPE
• Susan from Newark about drones: http://youtu.be/jqOzjjD_X34
• Karen from Wilmington about protecting child-focused programs: http://youtu.be/JgscicKADM4
• Chris, a Delaware high school student, about nominations to our service academies: http://youtu.be/6iH1AV3Ngk8
• Richard about the U.S. Department of Transportation's MAP 21 program: http://youtu.be/E1Bg_i3lwxE
• Peter from Bear about the Land and Water Conservation Fund: http://youtu.be/_4UQI1wIbjc
• Nick from Fenwick Island about government support for the sugar industry: http://youtu.be/g1YbBjK69JM
• Susan & Kevin from Newark about the ABLE Act: http://youtu.be/CVZ4thyztso

Delawareans are encouraged to express their opinions and submit questions for Senator Coons online at http://coons.senate.gov/contact/ or via mail to 127A Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510.

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