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March 2016
Blumenthal, Colleagues Urge Clear Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest in Scientific Papers
Blumenthal, Markey Applaud Toyota Commitment to Installing Automatic Braking on Most Vehicles by 2017
Blumenthal, Markey to NHTSA: Consumers Can't Wait Until 2022 for Lifesaving Braking Technology
Blumenthal, Markey Call on DOT to Promote Transparent Airline Price Competition
Blumenthal: Defeat of Misguided GMO Legislation is a Victory for American Consumers
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Courtney, Esty Join Bipartisan Bicameral Letter to FDA Backing Real Maple Syrup
Blumenthal, Markey Introduce Legislation to Ground Rising Airline Fees
Blumenthal Applauds FCC Draft Order to Modernize Lifeline Program, Improve Veterans' Phone and Broadband Access
Shrinking Airline Seats a Threat to Passenger Health and Safety; Blumenthal to Seek Action to Require Minimum Standard
Blumenthal: Anti-Consumer GMO Legislation Approved by Agriculture Committee is Insult to American People
February 2016
Blumenthal, Markey Statement on Recent Development in Takata Air Bag Recalls
Blumenthal Calls for Federal Investigation on Runaway Fuel Fees and Surcharges That Can Double Passenger Fares
Blumenthal Statement on FCC Vote on Pay-TV Video Boxes
Blumenthal Applauds Federal Crumb Rubber Study Announcement
Blumenthal, Markey Statement on VW Recall of 850,000 Vehicles with Potentially-Lethal Takata Airbags
Blumenthal and Markey Urge President Obama to Recall Every Vehicle with Potentially-Lethal Takata Airbags, Use Every Tool Available to Accelerate Repairs
January 2016
Following Nelson, Blumenthal Letter, CPSC Agrees To Aid Federal Investigation Into Crumb Rubber Turf
Blumenthal Statement on FCC Proposal on Pay-TV Video Boxes
Blumenthal, Nelson Ask White House for Comprehensive Crumb Rubber Turf Study
Blumenthal, Five Senate Colleagues Question Feasibility of Food Labeling Initiative