Press Releases
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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 -
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), along with Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Chris... Continue Reading about Connecticut and Rhode Island Congressional Delegations Write to EPA in Support of Eastern Long Island Sound Dredged Material Disposal Site
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July 18, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy Colleagues Urge Education Department to Reform Student Loan Services to Better Protect Borrowers
(Washington, DC)— U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), led by Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), sent a letter urging the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Colleagues Urge Education Department to Reform Student Loan Services to Better Protect Borrowers -
(Washington, DC)— U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), led by U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Colleagues Seek Update to Current Lead Screening Policy to Protect Children from Lead Hazards, Prevent Life-Long Health Effects
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July 17, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on Shooting in Baton Rouge
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to a shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that left at least three... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Shooting in Baton Rouge -
July 15, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on Declassification of redacted Portion of 9/11 Joint Inquiry Report
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement regarding the declassification of redacted pages from the Joint Inquiry into... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Declassification of redacted Portion of 9/11 Joint Inquiry Report -
July 15, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on Attack in Nice, France
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the terrorist attack yesterday in Nice, France: “The... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Attack in Nice, France -
July 14, 2016
Blumenthal Vows to Protect Investments in Connecticut Jobs & Industry on Defense Bill Conference Committee
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the House-Senate Conference Committee for National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Vows to Protect Investments in Connecticut Jobs & Industry on Defense Bill Conference Committee -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), and John Larson (CT-1),... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Larson Applaud Community Health Center, Inc. on Selection for Prestigious White House Precision Medicine Study
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Bill Nelson (D-FL), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Schumer, Markey, Nelson, Durbin: FTC Settlements Allowing Used Car Dealers to Advertise Cars with Unrepaired Recalls as "Safe" Are Anti-Consumer & Anti-Safety
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) called on the Department of Defense (DoD) to end U.S. reliance on Russian-made... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Ernst Call on Defense Department to End Reliance on Russian-Made Helicopters for Afghan National Defense and Security Forces
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(Washington, DC)— U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), along with Senate Democrats today released a new letter to Senate Majority Leader... Continue Reading about As Senate Debates Opioid Bill, Blumenthal, Murphy, Democrats Urge Republicans to Commit to Passing Real, Immediate Funding to Fight Opioid and Heroin Epidemic and Actually Carry Out Programs Authorized in CARA Bill
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Patty Murray (D-WA) today led a group of 34 Senators in sending a letter urging the House and Senate Chairmen... Continue Reading about BLUMENTHAL, MURRAY LEAD GROUP OF 34 SENATORS IN EFFORT TO PROTECT EXECUTIVE ORDER ON FAIR PAY AND SAFE WORKPLACES IN DEFENSE BILL
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[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement on the passing of State Representative Mary Fritz. “As a ferociously... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passing of State Representative Mary Fritz
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after at least five police officers in Dallas, Texas were shot and killed last... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Tragic Shooting in Dallas
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Senate approved legislation that prohibits states like Connecticut from... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: Senate-Approved GMO Labeling Law is Fundamentally Anti-Consumer
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile: “My heart... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile