Senator Coons releases second installment of “Correspondence from the Commute” videos

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) today released his second set of video responses to constituent questions as part of his “Correspondence from the Commute” series. Senator Coons recorded the videos last Thursday during his train commute from Wilmington to Washington.

“This month I heard from a lot of constituents concerned about the reckless cuts in the Republicans’ budget proposal,” Senator Coons said. “While Congress must tackle long-term deficit reduction that examines both expenditures and revenues, the House proposal would gut programs that are important to a lot of Delawareans, and they’re speaking up about it. I genuinely appreciate that feedback and hope Delawareans continue to advocate for the programs and projects that are most important to them.”

Videos released today include responses to:

• Keith from New Castle about the BULB Act and energy-efficient light bulbs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ0LdSw59y0
• John from Wyoming, Del. about the Defense of Marriage Act: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHwdIG-5laE
• Mary Jane from Milton about proposed cuts to the Corporation for National and Community Service: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egCOODVjDc4
• Brandon from Newark about high-speed rail: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUwEuqJQT4I
• Sara from Newport about the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the value of museums to students’ learning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AxPG6ZfiDY
• Dave from New Castle about the Blue Rocks’ home opener: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryRCIHVLgeI

For his “Correspondence from the Commute” series, Senator Coons is recording video responses to between five and 10 constituent questions or comments selected from among those received each month. The videos are posted publicly to Senator Coons’ website and to his official YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/senatorchriscoons. 

Watch as the Senator introduced the project in February: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z0_UFtHcss

“It’s important to me that every Delawarean who writes to me or my office knows that his or her letter is being read and their concerns heard,” Senator Coons said. “I have great respect for the opinions of my fellow Delawareans and genuinely want to hear what they have to say. I wish we were able to respond to every letter with a personal video, but I hope this will inspire more folks to write in and engage with me on the issues most important to them.”

Delawareans are encouraged to express their opinions and submit questions for Senator Coonsonline at http://coons.senate.gov/contact/ or via mail to 383 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510.