Press Releases
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Earlier tonight, as Senate Democrats entered the tenth hour of holding the Senate Floor to highlight the gun violence crisis and to call for responsible... Continue Reading about As Senate Democrats #HoldTheFloor for the Tenth Hour, Blumenthal Shares the Personal Stories of Victims of Gun Violence—Both in Orlando and Connecticut
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] —Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) along with Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT) called for an investigation by the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney Call for Inspector General Investigation into Unfair Quotas that Threaten Connecticut Fishing Industry
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June 14, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Himes Applaud Over $3.4 Million to Improve Access to Child Care and Job Training
[HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), along with U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) and Jim Himes (CT-4),... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Himes Applaud Over $3.4 Million to Improve Access to Child Care and Job Training -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today after the Senate voted to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Senate Approval of Critical Defense Authorization
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June 14, 2016
Blumenthal: Decision to Uphold Net Neutrality Rules is a Win for Consumers, Entrepreneurs & Innovators
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee and a leading voice in support for a free and open Internet for all... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: Decision to Uphold Net Neutrality Rules is a Win for Consumers, Entrepreneurs & Innovators -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Senators Charles Schumer (D-NY), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Bill Nelson (D-FL) on a media... Continue Reading about ICYMI: In Wake of Terror Attack in Orlando, Blumenthal & Senate Democrats Announce Renewed Push to Prevent Suspected Terrorists from Purchasing Guns and Explosives
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June 12, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on Orlando Shooting
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement in response to the shooting in Orlando, Florida: “As we learn... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Orlando Shooting -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Representatives John Larson (D-1), Joe Courtney (D-2), Rosa DeLauro (D-3), Jim... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces Appointments to Service Academies
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June 10, 2016
Blumenthal & Cicilline Lead Fight to Protect Basic Employment Rights for Service Members and Veterans
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Representative David Cicilline (D-RI), a member of the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Cicilline Lead Fight to Protect Basic Employment Rights for Service Members and Veterans -
June 9, 2016
Blumenthal, Casey, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation Protecting Children From Tipping Furniture
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Bob Casey (D-PA), Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) introduced... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Casey, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation Protecting Children From Tipping Furniture -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to Senate passage of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Following Senate Passage of Toxic Chemical Reform Law
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), along with U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), today praised the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Colleagues Praise Senate Passage of Female Veteran Suicide Prevention Act
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June 7, 2016
Blumenthal: Nazi theft of Art Was More Than Pilfering of Property - It Was an Act of Inhumanity
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), joined a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in an effort to “assure simple justice for victims,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: Nazi theft of Art Was More Than Pilfering of Property - It Was an Act of Inhumanity -
June 7, 2016
Founder of Bloomfield High-Tech Manufacturing Company to Join Blumenthal at Joint Session of Congress
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) will welcome Dr. Giri Agrawal, the founder of a high-tech manufacturing company based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, as... Continue Reading about Founder of Bloomfield High-Tech Manufacturing Company to Join Blumenthal at Joint Session of Congress -
[Washington, D.C] – In a letter to President Obama today, U.S Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), joined by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA),... Continue Reading about Following Insufficient Response from Secretary Carter, Blumenthal, Bipartisan Coalition of Senators Request President Obama Open an Independent Investigation into Alleged Efforts by Department of Defense to Mislead Congress on Military Sexual Assault Cases
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[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded news today that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed a rule to crack down on abuses... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds CFPB Proposal to Rein in Predatory Payday Lending Practices
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June 2, 2016
With Superbug Discovered in U.S., Blumenthal to Introduce Amendment to Support Development of New Antibiotics
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Following the discovery of a bacteria resistant to colistin, an antibiotic of last resort, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT, along with Senators... Continue Reading about With Superbug Discovered in U.S., Blumenthal to Introduce Amendment to Support Development of New Antibiotics -
(Hartford, CT)— U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day: “Today, the nation... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on National Gun Violence Awareness Day
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June 2, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Call on HHS to Follow Senate Lead in Increasing Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), led by Senators Hatch (R-UT) and Markey (D-MA), joined a bipartisan group... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Call on HHS to Follow Senate Lead in Increasing Access to Opioid Addiction Treatment -
(Hartford, CT)— U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement in response to a new rule by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requiring... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on New FRA Rule Requiring Redundant Signal Protection