Press Releases
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August 11, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on New Milford Plane Crash
(Hartford, CT) -- U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today regarding a fatal plane crash in New Milford: "My thoughts and prayers are with the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on New Milford Plane Crash -
August 10, 2017
Blumenthal, Murphy, Democrats Continue Fight for Disclosure of Corporate Political Spending
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined a letter, led by U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), to the new SEC Chair and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Democrats Continue Fight for Disclosure of Corporate Political Spending -
(Washington, D.C.) – Today U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Schumer, Gillibrand, Murphy Introduce Legislation to Protect Plum Island
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August 8, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Marco Antonio Reyes
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding the deportation order for Meriden father Marco Antonio Reyes and his... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Marco Antonio Reyes -
August 4, 2017
Blumenthal, Murphy Applaud Senate Passage of Resolution Designating September 25, 2017 as National Lobster Day
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) applauded Senate passage of a resolution they helped to lead designating... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Applaud Senate Passage of Resolution Designating September 25, 2017 as National Lobster Day -
August 4, 2017
Blumenthal to Insurance Industry: Crumbling Foundation Insurance Policies May Violate Law
(Washington, DC) – In an exchange during a Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security hearing on Insurance Fraud, U.S. Senator... Continue Reading about Blumenthal to Insurance Industry: Crumbling Foundation Insurance Policies May Violate Law -
August 3, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Marco Antonio Reyes
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding the deportation order for Meriden father Marco Antonio Reyes: “In... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Marco Antonio Reyes -
August 3, 2017
Blumenthal Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Special Counsel from Political Interference
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today joined U.S. Senators Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) to introduce... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Special Counsel from Political Interference -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal applauded the unanimous Senate passage of the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, legislation to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Unanimous Senate Passage of Comprehensive G.I. Bill Reforms
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August 2, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Trump Immigration Plan
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today regarding President Donald Trump’s recently released immigration... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Trump Immigration Plan -
August 2, 2017
Blumenthal Applauds Unanimous Senate Passage of Bill to Address Veterans Choice Program Funding Shortfall
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, applauded unanimous Senate approval of legislation to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Unanimous Senate Passage of Bill to Address Veterans Choice Program Funding Shortfall -
August 2, 2017
Blumenthal, Murphy Help Lead Legislation to Unleash the Bargaining Power of Seniors for a Better Deal on Prescription Drug Costs
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined a coalition of 30 other U.S. Senators led by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Help Lead Legislation to Unleash the Bargaining Power of Seniors for a Better Deal on Prescription Drug Costs -
August 2, 2017
Blumenthal, Murphy, & Senate Dems Lay Out Key Principles for Tax Reform in Letter to President Trump & Senate GOP Leaders
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined fellow Senate Democrats writing to President Trump, Senate Majority Leader Mitch... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, & Senate Dems Lay Out Key Principles for Tax Reform in Letter to President Trump & Senate GOP Leaders -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded the Senate passage of the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act. The bipartisan legislation,... Continue Reading about Bipartisan Blumenthal Bill to Modernize VA Appeals Process Passes Senate
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on Senate confirmation of Christopher Wray as Director of the Federal Bureau of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Confirmation of Christopher Wray as FBI Director
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August 1, 2017
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Larson, Courtney, Esty Applaud $300,000 to the Wheeler Clinic to Address Opioid Use Among Teenage Girls
(Hartford,CT)—Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), John Larson (CT-1), Joe Courtney... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Larson, Courtney, Esty Applaud $300,000 to the Wheeler Clinic to Address Opioid Use Among Teenage Girls -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today in a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, U.S. Senator Richard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Measures to Ensure Connecticut Fisherman Get a Fair Shake
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Medical Device Cybersecurity Act, a bill to protect patients’ sensitive medical information... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Protect Confidential Medical Information
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August 1, 2017
Blumenthal, Murphy Introduce Legislation to Promote Economic Growth and Protect Natural Resources in the Highlands Region
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), joined Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Bob Casey (D-PA) in introducing the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Introduce Legislation to Promote Economic Growth and Protect Natural Resources in the Highlands Region -
August 1, 2017
Blumenthal & Portman Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Backpage Accountable, Ensure Justice for Victims of Sex Trafficking
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Rob Portman (R-OH), Co-Chairs of the Senate Caucus to End Human Trafficking, led a bipartisan group of twenty... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Portman Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Backpage Accountable, Ensure Justice for Victims of Sex Trafficking