Press Releases
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September 15, 2016
After Efforts by Blumenthal, President Obama Designates New England Coral Canyons & Seamounts as First Ever Atlantic Marine National Monument
[WASHINGTON, DC] – After efforts by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), President Barack Obama today designated the New England Coral Canyons and Seamounts as the... Continue Reading about After Efforts by Blumenthal, President Obama Designates New England Coral Canyons & Seamounts as First Ever Atlantic Marine National Monument -
September 15, 2016
Blumenthal, Cornyn, Cruz, Schumer Bill to Help Recover Nazi-Confiscated Art Passes Judiciary Committee
[WASHINGTON, DC] – – Today the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act (HEAR) which was introduced by Senators... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Cornyn, Cruz, Schumer Bill to Help Recover Nazi-Confiscated Art Passes Judiciary Committee -
September 15, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Larson, Courtney Announce Over $330,000 to Support Connecticut Museums and Historical Societies
(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... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Larson, Courtney Announce Over $330,000 to Support Connecticut Museums and Historical Societies -
September 14, 2016
Blumenthal Welcomes New Memorandum of Understanding With Israel
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) welcomed today’s announcement that the Obama Administration has secured a new Memorandum of Understanding... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Welcomes New Memorandum of Understanding With Israel -
September 14, 2016
Senators Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Veterans Appeals Process
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jon Tester (D-MT), Angus King (I-ME), Tom Udall (D-NM), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA),... Continue Reading about Senators Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Veterans Appeals Process -
September 13, 2016
At Hearing with Hamilton Producer, Blumenthal Calls for Crack Down on Unfair Ticket Bots that Sweep Up Tickets and Squeeze Out Fans
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection hearing today, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) emphasized the urgent need for... Continue Reading about At Hearing with Hamilton Producer, Blumenthal Calls for Crack Down on Unfair Ticket Bots that Sweep Up Tickets and Squeeze Out Fans -
September 11, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on 15th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement marking the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: “Even... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on 15th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn), led by Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), sent a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Press Speaker Ryan for Vote on Zika Funding
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today called on U.S. President Barack Obama to sign the Justice Against Sponsors of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Schumer Urge President to Sign Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act
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September 8, 2016
After Extended Drought, Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney Announce Federal Disaster Aid for Windham County Farmers
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-2) announced today that the Department of... Continue Reading about After Extended Drought, Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney Announce Federal Disaster Aid for Windham County Farmers -
September 6, 2016
Blumenthal on Carlson Harassment Settlement: How Many More Victims are Suffering in Silence?
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Following reports that Gretchen Carlson has settled her sexual harassment claim against Fox News chairman and CEO Roger Ailes, U.S. Senator Richard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal on Carlson Harassment Settlement: How Many More Victims are Suffering in Silence? -
September 6, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Larson, Courtney Announce $700,000 in Federal Funding to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-3), John Larson (D-1), and Joe... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Larson, Courtney Announce $700,000 in Federal Funding to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse -
September 6, 2016
Blumenthal & Klobuchar Call for Immediate Federal Investigation into Possible Antitrust Violations by EpiPen Manufactrurer
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate whether Mylan violated... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Klobuchar Call for Immediate Federal Investigation into Possible Antitrust Violations by EpiPen Manufactrurer -
September 6, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on ITT Tech Discontinuation of Academic Operations
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today following an announcement from ITT Educational Services, Inc. that the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on ITT Tech Discontinuation of Academic Operations -
September 6, 2016
Blumenthal & Murray Applaud Administration Action to Protect Womens' Health Services
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Patty Murray (D-WA) applauded a proposed rule to reinforce existing protections in the Title X family... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murray Applaud Administration Action to Protect Womens' Health Services -
August 31, 2016
Connecticut Delegation Announces More Than $3 Million to Prevent Veteran Homelessness
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] —Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Congressman John Larson (D-1), Congressman Joe Courtney (D-2), Congresswoman Rosa... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Announces More Than $3 Million to Prevent Veteran Homelessness -
(WASHINGTON, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Klobuchar, Grassley Call on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Provide Information on the Effects of Mylan's Price Increases on Government Prescription Drug Costs
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) called on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to investigate the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Markey Call for Federal Investigation of Takata Truck Explosion
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August 30, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy, Senators Raise Concerns About Mylan's EpiPen Price Hike and Expanded Patient Assistance Program
(Washington, DC) - In a letter sent today to the CEO of pharmaceutical company Mylan, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined 18 senators... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Senators Raise Concerns About Mylan's EpiPen Price Hike and Expanded Patient Assistance Program -
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal released the following statement today after Secretary Jeh Johnson directed the Homeland Security Advisory Council to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on DHS Review of Private Detention Facilities