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US Senate Honors Lowell P. Weicker Jr., Advocate for Civil Rights.

The US Senate passed a resolution honoring the life and public service of former Senator and Governor Lowell P. Weicker Jr. The document highlights his crucial role in advocating for disability rights (ADA) and securing funding for scientific and medical research, including HIV/AIDS treatment. While ceremonial, the resolution acknowledges his significant past impact on state finances and public safety.
Key points
The resolution commemorates a politician who was an early and strong advocate for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
It highlights his efforts to protect public health by preventing cuts to the National Institutes of Health funding.
It recalls his tenure as Governor of Connecticut, where he balanced the budget with a state income tax and signed an assault rifle ban.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_316
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2023-07-26