Press Releases
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June 28, 2016
In Wake of DHS Report, Blumenthal, Schumer, Gillibrand, Murphy Renew Call to protect Plum Island
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Chris Murphy (D-CT) are renewing their call to protect Plum... Continue Reading about In Wake of DHS Report, Blumenthal, Schumer, Gillibrand, Murphy Renew Call to protect Plum Island -
June 28, 2016
Blumenthal on Zika: We Need Meaningful Action now
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is calling on Congress to take immediate action to effectively respond to the Zika virus. The Senate today voted... Continue Reading about Blumenthal on Zika: We Need Meaningful Action now -
June 28, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy Introduce Resolution to Designate September 25, 2016, as National Lobster Day
(Hartford, CT)—Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined a bipartisan group of Senators led by Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Susan... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Introduce Resolution to Designate September 25, 2016, as National Lobster Day -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today praised the settlement announced between Volkswagen (VW), the federal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey Applaud Partial VW Settlement in Emissions Cheating Scandal
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June 28, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Esty Announce $4 Million to Support Workforce Training in Connecticut
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-3), and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-5) announced... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Esty Announce $4 Million to Support Workforce Training in Connecticut -
June 27, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court's Decision in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-3 decision today in Whole... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court's Decision in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt -
June 24, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on New Haven Opioid Overdoses
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to New Haven’s declaration of a public health emergency... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on New Haven Opioid Overdoses -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), along with a bipartisan group of Senators led by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced the Shark Fin Trade... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Bill to Ban Sale of Shark Fins
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June 23, 2016
Blumenthal, Markey Statement on Reported VW Settlement
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), members of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey Statement on Reported VW Settlement -
June 23, 2016
Blumenthal Statement Following Senate Vote on Bipartisan Compromise to Prevent Terrorists from buying Guns
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today after a bipartisan majority of the Senate defeated an attempt to set aside... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Following Senate Vote on Bipartisan Compromise to Prevent Terrorists from buying Guns -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 4-3 decision today in Fisher... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 4-4 split decision today in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court's Deadlocked United States v. Texas Decision
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – A day before the National Hockey League’s annual draft begins, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is pressing the NHL on its failure to address... Continue Reading about Day Before NHL Draft, Blumenthal Presses NHL on Concussions
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June 22, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on House Sit-in to Call for Action on gun Violence Prevention Measures
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded Members of the House Democratic Caucus – including his colleagues in the Connecticut... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on House Sit-in to Call for Action on gun Violence Prevention Measures -
June 22, 2016
Blumenthal, Franken, Warren Brown, Markey, Feinstein, Hirono Call on DOJ to Block Proposed Health Insurer Mergers
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Al Franken (D-MN), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Dianne Feinstein... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Franken, Warren Brown, Markey, Feinstein, Hirono Call on DOJ to Block Proposed Health Insurer Mergers -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) final rule... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on FAA Rule for Commercial Drone Users
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June 20, 2016
Blumenthal: We Will Not Give Up or Go Away
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement this evening after the Senate voted on Democratic legislation to keep guns out of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: We Will Not Give Up or Go Away -
[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: UConn, Connecticut Manufacturers Part of Winning Bid for $70 Million Federal Energy Efficiency Investment
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[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT) released the following statement today... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy & Courtney: Inspector General Report Confirms That ICE Could and Should Have Done More to Remove Jean Jacques Before Brutal Slaying
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June 20, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court Decision Not to Consider Connecticut Ban on Assault Weapons
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court’s decision not to consider a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court Decision Not to Consider Connecticut Ban on Assault Weapons