Press Releases
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April 19, 2016
Blumenthal Applauds Senate Approval of the Wild & Scenic Designation for the Lower Farmington River
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) applauded the Senate’s approval of the Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic... Continue Reading -
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take steps to ensure the Office of Public... Continue Reading
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February 25, 2016
Blumenthal Voices Connecticut Fishing Industry Concerns at Senate Commerce Committee Hearing
(Washington, DC) – This week, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) impressed upon Stephen Rauch, Deputy Assistant Director for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric... Continue Reading -
February 25, 2016
In Wake of VW Scandal, Blumenthal, Markey, Rush, Pallone Introduce Legislation to Fine Automakers for Violating Emissions Rules
(Washington, D.C.) –Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Congressman Bobby Rush (IL-01) and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06)... Continue Reading -
January 20, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy, Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Legislation to Protect & Restore Long Island Sound Passes Out of Environment and Public Works Committee
(Washington, DC) – U.S Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), along with U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Charles E. Schumer... Continue Reading -
November 27, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro Announce $2.5 Million for Wallingford’s Proton Energy to Develop Ultra Efficient Battery
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-3) announced today that the U.S.... Continue Reading -
October 28, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Congressional Approval of 5-Year Extension for PTC Implementation
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following... Continue Reading -
October 28, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy, Delauro, Larson, Courtney, Esty Announce Over $800,000 in USDA Funding for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Reps. John Larson (D-1), Joe Courtney (D-2), Rosa DeLauro (D-3), and... Continue Reading -
October 26, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy, Himes, Malloy Announce $10 Million Federal TIGER Award For New Barnum Station In Bridgeport
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Congressman Jim Himes (D-4) and Governor Dannel P. Malloy today... Continue Reading -
October 16, 2015
Murphy, Gillibrand, Blumenthal Call for Retail Boycott of Harmful Plastic Microbeads Threatening Long Island Sound
Last month, Southern Connecticut State University researchers discovered microbeads in Long Island Sound Senators call for retailers to discontinue the sale of products... Continue Reading -
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the Obama Administration’s final version of... Continue Reading
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September 25, 2013
Blumenthal, Bipartisan Group Of 33 Senators Fight To Restore LIHEAP Funding
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has joined 33 other U.S. Senators in a bipartisan effort led by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Susan Collins... Continue Reading -
September 20, 2013
Blumenthal Statement On EPA Announcement Of Higher Emmissions Standards For New Power Plants
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement in response to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina... Continue Reading -
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Congressman Jim Himes (D-4) announced a Small Business... Continue Reading
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September 16, 2013
Blumenthal Joins Legrand, Energy Advocates In Demanding Passage Of Bi-Partisan Federal Energy Efficiency Legislation, Currently Hijacked By Fringe Ideologues
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined Legrand North America leaders and Connecticut energy advocates Monday in demanding passage of the... Continue Reading -
September 12, 2013
In Senate Floor Speech, Blumenthal Touts Jobs, Economic Impact Of Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Legislation
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor calling on his colleagues to pass the Energy Savings and... Continue Reading -
July 25, 2013
Blumenthal, Murphy, Himes Announce EPA Grant To Study And Improve Water Quality At Norwalk Harbor
(Hartford, CT) –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Congressman Jim Himes (D-4) announced today an Urban Waters Small... Continue Reading -
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Gina McCarthy to head the... Continue Reading
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(Washington, D.C.) – Today U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) introduced... Continue Reading
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July 09, 2013
Blumenthal Meets With EPA Director-Nominee Gina McCarthy, Urges Senate to Quickly Confirm Former CT DEP Commissioner
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) met with former Connecticut DEP Commissioner Gina McCarthy to discuss her nomination to head the... Continue Reading
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