Press Releases
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December 16, 2016
Blumenthal & Markey Slam Anti-Consumer & Anti-Safety FTC Settlements Allowing Used Car Dealers to Advertise Cars with Unrepaired Recalls as 'Safe'
[WASHINGTON, DC] – A final consent order issued by the Federal Trade Commission is anti-consumer and anti-safety, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Markey Slam Anti-Consumer & Anti-Safety FTC Settlements Allowing Used Car Dealers to Advertise Cars with Unrepaired Recalls as 'Safe' -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement applauding news that bipartisan legislation he cosponsored to ensure free speech in... Continue Reading about Bill Blumenthal Helped Lead to Protect Speech in Online Reviews Signed into Law
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December 15, 2016
Blumenthal Lauds Marine One Contract for Sikorsky
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement lauding news that the Department of Defense has awarded a $138 million contract to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Lauds Marine One Contract for Sikorsky -
December 14, 2016
Blumenthal, Shaheen Call on Top Intelligence Officials to Review Security Clearance Given Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) sent a letter to the nation’s top intelligence officials to ask that they review... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Shaheen Call on Top Intelligence Officials to Review Security Clearance Given Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, applauded... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murray Applaud Final Rule Protecting Title X Health Care Providers
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December 14, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on Fourth Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding the fourth anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting: “Our pain and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Fourth Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting -
December 13, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on the Nomination of ExonnMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal released the following statement in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of ExxonMobil CEO Rex... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Nomination of ExonnMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State -
December 13, 2016
After Trump Delays Announcement on Business Plans, Blumenthal & Senate Democrats Call on President-Elect to Divest Holdings
In new letter, 23 senators urge President-elect Trump to follow advice of Office of Government Ethics and allow independent party to control assets Senators: “Whether the President... Continue Reading about After Trump Delays Announcement on Business Plans, Blumenthal & Senate Democrats Call on President-Elect to Divest Holdings -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, the Senate approved legislation led by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs... Continue Reading about Senate Unanimously Approves Moran-Blumenthal Bill to Reform VA Accountability
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December 10, 2016
Blumenthal Leads Senate Passage of Bipartisan Veterans Reform Package
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, applauded Senate passage of legislation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Leads Senate Passage of Bipartisan Veterans Reform Package -
December 10, 2016
Blumenthal Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation to Bring Critical Resources to Flint Water Crisis and National Water Infrastructure
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded Senate passage of legislation the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, which was... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation to Bring Critical Resources to Flint Water Crisis and National Water Infrastructure -
December 9, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on the Senate's Passage of a Continuing Resolution to Keep the Government Open
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today after the Senate voted to approve a Continuing Resolution to fund the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Senate's Passage of a Continuing Resolution to Keep the Government Open -
December 8, 2016
Blumenthal-Backed Provision in NDAA to Help Clear Way for Connecticut-Raised Servicemember to Receive Medal of Honor
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Conference Committee for the National Defense Authorization... Continue Reading about Blumenthal-Backed Provision in NDAA to Help Clear Way for Connecticut-Raised Servicemember to Receive Medal of Honor -
December 8, 2016
Blumenthal Applauds Final Passage of Defense Authorization Bill with Significant Victories for Connecticut
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Conference Committee for the National Defense Authorization... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Final Passage of Defense Authorization Bill with Significant Victories for Connecticut -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Richard Durbin (D-IL), and Kirsten... Continue Reading about Blumenthal-Sponsored Legislation Would Help States Improve Access to Voting
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December 8, 2016
Blumenthal Urges Sessions to Respect Longstanding Precedent and Recuse Himself from Voting on His Own Nomination
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wrote to U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) today to urge him to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges Sessions to Respect Longstanding Precedent and Recuse Himself from Voting on His Own Nomination -
December 8, 2016
Blumenthal Welcomes Surgeon General's Report on Youth and Young Adult E-Cigarette Use
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Following the release of a new Surgeon General’s Report on Youth and Young Adult E-Cigarette Use, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called on... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Welcomes Surgeon General's Report on Youth and Young Adult E-Cigarette Use -
December 7, 2016
Blumenthal: Threat to Use Antitrust Enforcement to Silence News Coverage is Abhorrent
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy & Consumer Rights held to discuss the impact of the proposed... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: Threat to Use Antitrust Enforcement to Silence News Coverage is Abhorrent -
December 7, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on the Nomination of Scott Pruitt to Lead EPA
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal expressed serious concern regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee, Scott Pruitt, to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Nomination of Scott Pruitt to Lead EPA -
December 7, 2016
Blumenthal Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis, Support Mental Health Reform
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, which includes emergency federal funding... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis, Support Mental Health Reform