Press Releases
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July 24, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Anthem-Cigna Merger
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on today’s announcement that Anthem, Inc. will acquire Cigna Corp., a... Continue Reading -
July 24, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Tragic Louisiana Shooting
Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on last night’s tragic shooting in Lafayette,... Continue Reading -
July 23, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Himes, Esty Announce Economic Development Award for Valley, Waterbury Area
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-3), Jim Himes (D-4) and Elizabeth Esty (D-5)... Continue Reading -
(Washington, DC) – As both Congress and the federal government struggle to develop a strategy for the Internet of Things and responding to the increasing use of... Continue Reading
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(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today regarding news that Lockheed Martin has confirmed its acquisition of... Continue Reading
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July 19, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Sikorsky
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on... Continue Reading -
(Hartford, CT) – Following yet another shocking report by Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris... Continue Reading
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July 17, 2015
Blumenthal, Scarlett Lewis Celebrate Major Social and Emotional Learning, Mental Health Victories
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Scarlett Lewis today celebrated major social and emotional learning and mental health victories in the... Continue Reading -
July 17, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Tragic Shooting in Tennessee
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after yesterday’s tragic shooting in Chattanooga,... Continue Reading -
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued the following statement... Continue Reading
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(Washington, DC) — U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Steve Daines (R-MT) today introduced legislation to ensure proper safeguards are in place to... Continue Reading
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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today announced that their bipartisan legislation to support mental health... Continue Reading
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July 16, 2015
Senators Blumenthal and Markey: Republican Highway Bill Puts Auto and Rail Safety Reforms In Reverse
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation,... Continue Reading -
The Puerto Rico Chapter 9 Uniformity Act will let Puerto Rico’s municipalities and public corporations readjust debts that have become unpayable; orderly readjustment... Continue Reading
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(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-5) applauded the selection of Meriden... Continue Reading
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July 15, 2015
Blumenthal, Brown, Durbin, Franken, Merkley Introduce Bill to Strengthen Credit Reporting
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today joined Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Al Franken (D-MN), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in... Continue Reading -
July 15, 2015
As FIFA Scandal Unfolds, Blumenthal Calls for Greater Transparency, Accountability at U.S. Soccer
At Commerce Hearing, Senator Emphasizes Need For Additional Action By Public Officials, International Corporations To Ensure Better Governance Of International... Continue Reading -
July 15, 2015
Senators Blumenthal and Markey: Republican Highway Bill Puts Auto and Rail Safety Reforms In Reverse
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation,... Continue Reading -
July 14, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Iran Nuclear Agreement
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after the announcement of a nuclear agreement with Iran: "I welcome the... Continue Reading -
Connecticut Senators call for end to "default proceed" rule Senators: "We shouldn't give known criminals the benefit of the doubt when it comes to guns" (Hartford, CT) -... Continue Reading
