Press Releases
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August 26, 2016
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces Over $1.7 Million in Federal Funding to Support Connecticut Fire Fighters
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives John Larson (D-1), Joe Courtney (D-2), Rosa DeLauro... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces Over $1.7 Million in Federal Funding to Support Connecticut Fire Fighters -
August 25, 2016
Blumenthal Responds to Mylan's "Baby Step" to Cut Epipen Costs & Calls for Real and Robust Action
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today after Mylan, the manufacturer of the EpiPen Auto-Injector, announced plans... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Responds to Mylan's "Baby Step" to Cut Epipen Costs & Calls for Real and Robust Action -
August 23, 2016
Blumenthal, Markey, & Warren Call on Administration to Promote Airline Competition, Act on Executive Order
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) today called on the Administration to follow through with a recent... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey, & Warren Call on Administration to Promote Airline Competition, Act on Executive Order -
August 22, 2016
Blumenthal Demands Mylan Lower Price for Life-Saving Epipen
[WASHINGTON, DC] – In response to exorbitant prices increases for a drug to treat extreme, life-threatening allergic reactions, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Mylan Lower Price for Life-Saving Epipen -
August 22, 2016
Metro-North Makes No Progress on Life-Saving Technology, Blumenthal Urges Metro-North to Expedite Positive Train Control Work
METRO-NORTH MAKES NO PROGRESS ON LIFE-SAVING TECHNOLOGY, BLUMENTHAL URGES METRO-NORTH TO EXPEDITE POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL WORK (Hartford, CT) – After a recent progress report... Continue Reading about Metro-North Makes No Progress on Life-Saving Technology, Blumenthal Urges Metro-North to Expedite Positive Train Control Work -
August 22, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Himes Call on Navy to Keep Marine One Work in Connecticut
(Hartford, CT) – In a letter today to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Himes Call on Navy to Keep Marine One Work in Connecticut -
August 18, 2016
Blumenthal Commends DOJ Action to Reduce Use of Private Prisons
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement commending steps announced by the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Commends DOJ Action to Reduce Use of Private Prisons -
August 16, 2016
Blumenthal & Markey Query Airlines about Information Technology Systems in Light of Recent Widespread Cancellations and Delays
Washington (August 16, 2016) – As airline passengers suffer cancellations and delays due to unexplained airline technology issues, today, Senators Richard Blumenthal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Markey Query Airlines about Information Technology Systems in Light of Recent Widespread Cancellations and Delays -
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led the Connecticut Congressional Delegation today in urging President Barack Obama to designate the New England... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Urges President Obama to Designate New England Coral Canyons and Seamounts as First Ever Atlantic Marine National Monument
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August 2, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy: More to Do to Further Strengthen Education Dept. Rule for Debt Relief in Higher Education
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), led by U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy: More to Do to Further Strengthen Education Dept. Rule for Debt Relief in Higher Education -
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), led by U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), joined a bipartisan... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge CMS to Expand
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August 2, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on Federal Zika Funding for Connecticut
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today regarding an additional $400,000 in federal aid awarded to the Connecticut... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Federal Zika Funding for Connecticut -
July 29, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Harp Announce $20 Million Federal Grant for New Haven's Downtown Crossing
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and New Haven Mayor Toni Harp announced... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Harp Announce $20 Million Federal Grant for New Haven's Downtown Crossing -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – After new data revealed that Takata air bags in certain Honda and Acura vehicles have a 50 percent chance of rupture in a crash, U.S. Senators Richard... Continue Reading about After New Data Reveals Takata Air Bag Rupture Rates as High as 50%, Blumenthal & Markey Call on Honda to Immediately Issue "Do Not Drive" Order for Vehicles with These Air Bags
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(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced legislation that would establish clear criteria to identify... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Cornyn, Murphy Introduce "Casey's Law" to Hold Countries Accountable for Refusing to Repatriate Dangerous Foreign Nationals
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(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-2) today urged the Federal Railroad Administration... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney Stress Opposition to Rail Through Old Lyme, Urge Federal Railroad Administration to Hear Community Concerns
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) in introducing comprehensive legislation to combat the abuse and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Crimes Targeting Seniors
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July 21, 2016
After Letter From Blumenthal, Department of Justice Seeks to Block Proposed Health Insurer Mergers
[WASHINGTON, DC] – After a call from U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced it will file a lawsuit to block two separate... Continue Reading about After Letter From Blumenthal, Department of Justice Seeks to Block Proposed Health Insurer Mergers -
July 21, 2016
After Letter from Blumenthal, Department of Justice Seeks to Block Proposed Health Insurer Mergers
[WASHINGTON, DC] – After a call from U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced it will file a lawsuit to block two separate... Continue Reading about After Letter from Blumenthal, Department of Justice Seeks to Block Proposed Health Insurer Mergers -
July 20, 2016
Blumenthal Comment on Beer Industry Merger Settlement After His Calls for Close Scrutiny
[WASHINGTON, DC] – After calls from U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to protect competition, the Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced it reached a settlement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Comment on Beer Industry Merger Settlement After His Calls for Close Scrutiny