Press Releases
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) welcomed new actions announced by the Obama Administration to combat the opioid epidemic by expanding access to... Continue Reading
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Chris Coons (D- DE), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Edward J. Markey... Continue Reading
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July 01, 2016
Blumenthal & Democratic Colleagues Call on Treasury Department to Hold Iran Accountable for Terrorist Financing
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a group of eight Democratic Senators today in calling on Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew to address a... Continue Reading -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today joined a group of 12 Senators, led by Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM), in urging House and Senate... Continue Reading
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June 30, 2016
Blumenthal on Texas Train Collision: How Many More Lives Must Be Lost Before PTC is Implemented?
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Blumenthal released the following statement today in response to reports that the collision of two trains in Texas earlier this week... Continue Reading -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) secured Secretary of Homeland Security John Jeh’s... Continue Reading
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June 30, 2016
Blumenthal, Gillibrand, Klobuchar Provision to Boost American Manufacturing Passes Commerce Committee
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) announced that their provision to boost American... Continue Reading -
June 30, 2016
Blumenthal, Schatz, Wyden, Merkley, Booker Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Reduce Food Waste
[WASHINGTON, DC] – In response to the staggering amount of food wasted in the United States every year, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ron... Continue Reading -
June 29, 2016
Blumenthal & Franken Call for Swift Passage of Legislation to Protect Basic Employment Rights for Service Members and Veterans
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-MN) were... Continue Reading -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – After calls from U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) for stronger child safety protections, the Window Covering... Continue Reading
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June 29, 2016
Blumenthal Welcomes Passage of Puerto Rico Legislation
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Just two days before a critical bond payment deadline, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) welcomed Senate passage of bipartisan legislation... Continue Reading -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined Members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation today in calling for... Continue Reading
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June 29, 2016
Blumenthal Leads Bipartisan Group of 10 Senators Urging Department of Defense to Swiftly Replace UH-1N Helicopters
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today led a bipartisan group of 10 Senators in urging the Department of Defense to replace Vietnam-era UH-1N... Continue Reading -
(Washington, DC)— As the Senate considers Fiscal Year 2017 appropriations legislation, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), led by... Continue Reading
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June 28, 2016
Blumenthal Welcomes CPSC and IKEA Recall of Dangerous Chests and Bureaus After Fatal Tipovers
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a co-sponsor of legislation to address fatal furniture tip-over incidents, released the following statement... Continue Reading -
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... Continue Reading -
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... Continue Reading -
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... Continue Reading -
[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
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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)... Continue Reading
