Press Releases
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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 -
December 6, 2016
Blumenthal, Isakson Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral Veterans Reform Package
[WASHINGTON] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Isakson Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan, Bicameral Veterans Reform Package -
December 6, 2016
Blumenthal & Markey Respond to Autonation Decision to Resume Sales of "Deadly" Cars Under Recall
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), authors of the Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act, issued the following statement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Markey Respond to Autonation Decision to Resume Sales of "Deadly" Cars Under Recall -
December 5, 2016
Blumenthal Applauds Advancement 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 vote to move forward with the 21st Century Cures Act, which includes emergency... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Advancement of Bipartisan Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis, Support Mental Health Reform -
December 5, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for Buy America Provision in Water Infrastructure Package
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), led by U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH), joined the fight to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Bipartisan Colleagues Call for Buy America Provision in Water Infrastructure Package -
December 1, 2016
Senate Approves Blumenthal Bill to Crack Down on Unfair Ticket Bots
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded Senate passage of a bipartisan bill to crack down on unfair ticket scalping. The Better Online Ticket... Continue Reading about Senate Approves Blumenthal Bill to Crack Down on Unfair Ticket Bots -
November 30, 2016
Blumenthal protects Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces in Defense Bill
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today announced that he successfully stripped the final text of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal protects Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces in Defense Bill -
November 30, 2016
Blumenthal Announces Significant Victories for Connecticut in Defense Authorization Bill
[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 Announces Significant Victories for Connecticut in Defense Authorization Bill -
November 30, 2016
Blumenthal: Russell Amendment Stripped from Final Defense Bill, But the Fight Against Discrimination is Not Over
[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: Russell Amendment Stripped from Final Defense Bill, But the Fight Against Discrimination is Not Over -
November 29, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on the Nomination of U.S. Representative Tom Price to be Secretary of Health and Human Services
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal expressed opposition to President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee, U.S. Representative Tom Price (R-GA), to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Nomination of U.S. Representative Tom Price to be Secretary of Health and Human Services -
November 25, 2016
Blumenthal Calls for Special Counsel to Prevent Trump Conflicts of Interest from Influencing Deutsche Bank Investigation
[WASHINGTON, DC] – In response to widespread reports – including an investigation by ABC News – into how President-elect Donald Trump’s financial... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls for Special Counsel to Prevent Trump Conflicts of Interest from Influencing Deutsche Bank Investigation -
November 18, 2016
After Efforts by Blumenthal, Murphy, & DeLauro, Defense Department Seeks to End Reliance on Russian-Made Helicopters for Afghan Forces
[WASHINGTON, DC] – After efforts by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), the Department of... Continue Reading about After Efforts by Blumenthal, Murphy, & DeLauro, Defense Department Seeks to End Reliance on Russian-Made Helicopters for Afghan Forces -
November 18, 2016
Blumenthal, Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Legislation Incentivizing Law Enforcement Agencies to Hire Veterans
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) cosponsored the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act, legislation that will prioritize the U.S. Department... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Legislation Incentivizing Law Enforcement Agencies to Hire Veterans -
November 18, 2016
Blumenthal, Senate Democrats to President-Elect Trump: Make Good on Promises to "Drain the Swamp" of Corporate Special Interests in Washington
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined 18 Senate colleagues in sending a letter urging President-elect Donald Trump to increase... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Senate Democrats to President-Elect Trump: Make Good on Promises to "Drain the Swamp" of Corporate Special Interests in Washington -
November 18, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on the Reported Nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Richard Blumenthal released the following statement today following reports that U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) will be nominated to serve as the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Reported Nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General -
November 17, 2016
Blumenthal & Esty Applaud Senate Approval of Legislation to Include Gold Star Families in Veterans History Project
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Elizabeth Esty (D-CT) applauded Senate approval today of legislation to expand the Library... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Esty Applaud Senate Approval of Legislation to Include Gold Star Families in Veterans History Project -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – After the Department of Education released comprehensive new data showing that students who enroll in for-profit career college programs face lower wages... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy: Gainful Employment Rule Has Never Been More Necessary