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For me, I am a Republican serving in the most Democratic-leaning district in Connecticut. That means I run for re-election every day in a way. And Connecticut Republicans consistently vote as moderates. We are middle-of-the-road members of Congress. That's what makes us different than say Republicans in Montana or Texas. We are a diverse lot.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[84],{"id":85,"tag":86},5515018,{"id":87,"tag_name":88},15085,"campaign",{"id":90,"quote_text":91,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":92,"source":93,"quote_tag":94,"commentary":9},2535621,"For many of us in government, it represented a tragic failure in national security, ... For thousands of American families -- some of them right here in eastern Connecticut-- it was a more personal day.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[95],{"id":96,"tag":97},5515011,{"id":98,"tag_name":99},36740,"eastern",{"id":101,"quote_text":102,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":103,"source":104,"quote_tag":105,"commentary":111},2535614,"There's been a lot said about Social Security reform. What has been left out of the debate is the double tax on Social Security benefits. 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This paradox highlights the tension between the need to ensure the long-term viability of Social Security and the desire to support seniors who have contributed to the system throughout their working lives.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, professionals and creatives should consider the potential unintended consequences of their actions on future generations. When making decisions that impact long-term benefits or entitlements, they should strive to balance the needs of the present with the requirements of the future, just as Simmons sought to do with Social Security reform.",{"id":113,"quote_text":114,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":115,"source":116,"quote_tag":117,"commentary":9},2535605,"This is where we have the design and development of the best submarines in the world, ... 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