Press Releases
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June 04, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Commerce Committee Approval of Vice Admiral Neffenger as TSA Chief
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) — member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation — released... Continue Reading -
CDC estimates nearly 300,000 Americans contract Lyme disease annually 95% of Lyme disease cases occur in Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Delaware, Rhode Island,... Continue Reading
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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement today after the Senate voted 67-32 to pass the bipartisan USA FREEDOM... Continue Reading
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Blumenthal introduced legislation in 2013 to ensure an adversarial process at the secret court On Floor, Blumenthal spoke out against McConnell Amendment 1451, which would... Continue Reading
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Technology... Continue Reading
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(Hartford, CT) – Today U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Congressman John Larson (D-1), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-3),... Continue Reading
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May 28, 2015
Blumenthal Highlights Need for Long-Term, Robust Transportation Investment at Visit to Norwich Transportation Center
(Hartford, CT) - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) visited Norwich’s Intermodal Transportation Center with Norwich Mayor Deb Hinchey, local business... Continue Reading -
FBI Examiners Gave Flawed Forensic Testimony In 96 Percent Of Cases Where Hair Forensic Evidence Was Used To Convict, According To FBI Analysis Of The 257 Prosecuted On Faulty... Continue Reading
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(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on news that Charter Communications will... Continue Reading
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(Washington, DC) – Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement on Amtrak’s announcement that it will install inward-facing... Continue Reading
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(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement on reports the Justice Department has identified criminal... Continue Reading
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(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following... Continue Reading
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(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement after voting against legislation that would grant President Obama... Continue Reading
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May 22, 2015
Ahead of Memorial Day Sales Promotions, Blumenthal Seeks Protections For Veterans Against Identity Theft
Companies Verifying Eligibility Pose Privacy and Security Risks to Veterans Seeking Memorial Day Discounts Blumenthal Urges Recognition of Service Cards Because Veterans... Continue Reading -
Following NYT Report Of Brutal Nail Salon Worker Conditions, Senators Detail New Push For OSHA to Strengthen & Enforce Chemical Exposure Limits & Launch Immediate... Continue Reading
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Many Bridges along Northeast Corridor are Over 100 Years Old and Badly Need to Be Repaired or Replaced – Senate Democrats from Northeast Corridor Highlight Report... Continue Reading
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May 21, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy Issue Statement Supporting Nomination of Akhil Amar to the National Council on the Humanities
U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) issued the following statement supporting the nomination of Akhil Amar of Connecticut to serve on the... Continue Reading -
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced today he has co-sponsored new legislation that would replace an outdated cap on damages for... Continue Reading
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(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement regarding the announcement today by the Federal Trade Commission that it has joined all... Continue Reading
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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), members of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the... Continue Reading
