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<rss version="2.0"><channel><description>The Democratic Caucus of the Connecticut House of Representatives</description><link>https://bsky.app/profile/cthousedems.bsky.social</link><title>@cthousedems.bsky.social - Connecticut House Democrats</title><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/cthousedems.bsky.social/post/3meizk5juaa2m</link><description>We extended the Emergency Response Fund that shields Connecticut from federal funding cuts and protects vital health and human services for our communities. Amid chaos and uncertainty, this fund will be available through the end of the next fiscal year to quickly respond to additional reductions.</description><pubDate>10 Feb 2026 13:03 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:xlo5vbmiibzhxtjynvbfvv7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3meizk5juaa2m</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/cthousedems.bsky.social/post/3megpmoymud2i</link><description>The public hearing schedule for the week of February 9th is HERE. 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This score is determined by data collection in areas related to social and economic factors, physical environment, access to healthcare, health outcomes and behavior.</description><pubDate>23 Jan 2026 14:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:xlo5vbmiibzhxtjynvbfvv7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3udk7sp22w</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/cthousedems.bsky.social/post/3mbykhd3m6i2h</link><description>While RFK Jr and the CDC put children’s lives on the line, CT’s vaccine policies continue to be governed by science. Talk to your child’s doctor about vaccine safety and efficacy.</description><pubDate>09 Jan 2026 13:00 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:xlo5vbmiibzhxtjynvbfvv7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbykhd3m6i2h</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/cthousedems.bsky.social/post/3m7ih56j73i2c</link><description>AccessHealthCT is here to help. Head to AccessHealthCT.com to review your options and get free, expert support.</description><pubDate>08 Dec 2025 16:27 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:xlo5vbmiibzhxtjynvbfvv7n/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ih56j73i2c</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/cthousedems.bsky.social/post/3m25xih7ojx2j</link><description>Wishing all those observing Yom Kippur a meaningful and reflective day of atonement and peace. 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