Press Releases
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(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued the following statement... Continue Reading
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(Washington, DC) — U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Steve Daines (R-MT) today introduced legislation to ensure proper safeguards are in place to... Continue Reading
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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today announced that their bipartisan legislation to support mental health... Continue Reading
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July 16, 2015
Senators Blumenthal and Markey: Republican Highway Bill Puts Auto and Rail Safety Reforms In Reverse
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation,... Continue Reading -
The Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act will let Puerto Rico’s municipalities and public corporations readjust debts that have become unpayable; orderly readjustment... Continue Reading
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(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-5) applauded the selection of Meriden... Continue Reading
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July 15, 2015
Blumenthal, Brown, Durbin, Franken, Merkley Introduce Bill to Strengthen Credit Reporting
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today joined Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Al Franken (D-MN), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in... Continue Reading -
July 15, 2015
As FIFA Scandal Unfolds, Blumenthal Calls for Greater Transparency, Accountability at U.S. Soccer
At Commerce Hearing, Senator Emphasizes Need For Additional Action By Public Officials, International Corporations To Ensure Better Governance Of International... Continue Reading -
July 15, 2015
Senators Blumenthal and Markey: Republican Highway Bill Puts Auto and Rail Safety Reforms In Reverse
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation,... Continue Reading -
July 14, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Iran Nuclear Agreement
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after the announcement of a nuclear agreement with Iran: "I welcome the... Continue Reading -
Connecticut Senators call for end to "default proceed" rule Senators: "We shouldn't give known criminals the benefit of the doubt when it comes to guns" (Hartford, CT) -... Continue Reading
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July 13, 2015
Blumenthal, FCC Commissioner, and Consumer Advocates Demand Robocall Blocking Services
Blumenthal Commends FCC Action and Demands Phone Company Cooperation Robocalls Are Not Only a Nuisance, Many Are Fraudulent and Illegal FCC Ruling Allows Phone... Continue Reading -
July 10, 2015
Blumenthal, Shore Line Commuters Celebrate Amtrak Decision To Continue Important Transit Program
(Hartford, CT) –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Shore Line commuters celebrated today Amtrak’s recent decision to continue to cross-honor Shore Line... Continue Reading -
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following... Continue Reading
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Automotive industry executives who cover up or conceal the death and injury risks of defective vehicles or parts could face up five years in prison, under... Continue Reading
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July 08, 2015
Blumenthal, Durbin, Senate Colleagues, Urge US Chamber to Cease Efforts to Undermine Anti-Smoking Public-Health Measures
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) led a letter with their colleagues Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio),... Continue Reading -
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) safety... Continue Reading
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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on CVS Health Corporation’s decision to cease its involvement with the... Continue Reading
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(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined the family of George Smith IV in calling for comprehensive federal action to improve safety... Continue Reading
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July 02, 2015
Blumenthal, Democratic Senate Colleagues, Statement on U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Lobbying for Big Tobacco
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Al Franken (D-Minn.),... Continue Reading
