Press Releases
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April 09, 2014
After Winning Wager On Men’s NCAA Title Game, Blumenthal Presents Paul With UCONN Necktie
AFTER WINNING WAGER ON MEN’S NCAA TITLE GAME, BLUMENTHAL PRESENTS PAUL WITH UCONN NECKTIE AFTER WINNING WAGER ON MEN’S NCAA TITLE GAME, BLUMENTHAL PRESENTS PAUL... Continue Reading -
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement after Senate Republicans decided to filibuster the Paycheck Fairness... Continue Reading
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April 08, 2014
In Senate Floor Speech, Blumenthal Congratulates UCONN Men’s Championship Basketball Team
(Washington, DC) – In a Senate floor speech today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) congratulated the University of Connecticut (UCONN) men’s basketball... Continue Reading -
(Washington, D.C.) – Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) today made a friendly wager with Indiana Senators Dan Coats (R-Ind.)... Continue Reading
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(Washington, DC) –Today, U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement in response to the National... Continue Reading
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April 07, 2014
Senators Call on FTC and FDA to Protect Consumers from False Advertising Claims by E-Cigarette Makers
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tom Harkin (D-IA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Sherrod Brown... Continue Reading -
(Washington, DC) – In a speech today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today cited a case that contradicts language in General Motors’... Continue Reading
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Washington, DC) – At a Senate hearing on the recent General Motors’ (GM) recall, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today pressed CEO Mary Barra on the... Continue Reading
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April 02, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On SCOTUS Decision In McCutcheon V. FEC
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in McCutcheon v.... Continue Reading -
April 01, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On GM Decision To Seek Counsel From High-Profile Compensation Expert
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement in response to General Motors’ (GM) decision to seek counsel... Continue Reading -
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement in response to the recent revelation that the National Security Agency... Continue Reading
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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today commended the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for finally issuing new regulations... Continue Reading
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March 31, 2014
Blumenthal, Colleagues Urge Navy Secretary To Prohibit Tobacco Sales At Naval Bases, Aboard Ships
(Washington, DC) – In a letter to U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) – leading a group of four other senators – urged... Continue Reading -
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today regarding GM’s decision to halt sales of certain Chevrolet... Continue Reading
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(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement in response to General Motors' (GM) decision to expand the company's... Continue Reading
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March 27, 2014
Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Call On The President To Cancel All Contracts With Russian Arms Firm
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined with colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama that calls... Continue Reading -
March 27, 2014
Blumenthal Urges GM To Issue Stronger Recall Warnings, Compensate Victims, Work With Congress On Preventative Measures
(Washington, DC) – In a letter to General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today urged the company to issue stronger recall... Continue Reading -
March 26, 2014
Blumenthal, Advocates Urge Immediate Administrative Action To Cease Prolonged, Costly Detentions Of Immigrants
(Washington, DC) –In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) this week urged immediate administrative action to... Continue Reading -
March 25, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On President’s Proposal To End NSA Phone Data Collection Program
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement in response to reports about President Obama’s proposal to end... Continue Reading -
(Washington, DC) – With dozens of reported injuries and deaths linked to the recall of 1.6 million GM vehicles, including seven injuries in Massachusetts, today Senators... Continue Reading
