Press Releases
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September 14, 2017
In Wake of Equifax Data Breach, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Hold Data Broker Industry Accountable
Washington (September 14, 2017) – Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass,), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Al Franken (D-Minn.) introduced... Continue Reading about In Wake of Equifax Data Breach, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Hold Data Broker Industry Accountable -
September 14, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Reported Deal to Protect Dreamers
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding reports of a deal to protect Dreamers: “Despite conflicting and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Reported Deal to Protect Dreamers -
September 12, 2017
Blumenthal Announces Support for Medicare-for-All
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced his support of legislation authored by U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that would allow all... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Announces Support for Medicare-for-All -
September 11, 2017
Blumenthal, Senators Demand Action and Answers on Opioid Crisis Since Trump Administration Announcement of Intent to Declare National Emergency
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and a group of ten senators, led by U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), called on President Donald Trump to take... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Senators Demand Action and Answers on Opioid Crisis Since Trump Administration Announcement of Intent to Declare National Emergency -
September 11, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on the 16th Anniversary of 9/11
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the 16th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. “Sixteen years... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the 16th Anniversary of 9/11 -
September 8, 2017
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Courtney, Himes, Esty Announce Over $1.1 Million in Federal Fire Grants
(Hartford, CT)—Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Joe Courtney (CT-2), Jim Himes... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Courtney, Himes, Esty Announce Over $1.1 Million in Federal Fire Grants -
September 7, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Senate Vote to Raise the Debt Ceiling, Fund the Government, and Provide Disaster Relief for Hurricane Victims
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Senate voted today to raise the debt ceiling, extend government funding... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Senate Vote to Raise the Debt Ceiling, Fund the Government, and Provide Disaster Relief for Hurricane Victims -
September 7, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Department of Education Rollback of Crucial Campus Sexual Assault Regulation
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement in response to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’s announcement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Department of Education Rollback of Crucial Campus Sexual Assault Regulation -
September 6, 2017
As Hurricane Irma Makes Landfall, Blumenthal and Markey Call on Department of Transportation to Investigate Skyrocketing Airline Prices for Evacuees
[WASHINGTON, DC] – As Hurricane Irma, one of the strongest storms in recorded history, makes landfall in the Caribbean, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey... Continue Reading about As Hurricane Irma Makes Landfall, Blumenthal and Markey Call on Department of Transportation to Investigate Skyrocketing Airline Prices for Evacuees -
September 6, 2017
Connecticut Delegation Applauds Start of Connecticut Production for CH-53K Helicopters
(Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced today that Sikorsky has signed a $304 million contract with the U.S. Navy enabling Sikorsky to begin... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Applauds Start of Connecticut Production for CH-53K Helicopters -
September 5, 2017
Blumenthal: Congress Must Pass the DREAM Act
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Trump Administration is... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: Congress Must Pass the DREAM Act -
September 4, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on Reported Trump Administration Plans to End DACA
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to reports that the Trump Administration plans to end the Deferred... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Reported Trump Administration Plans to End DACA -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee reached an agreement to have Donald Trump, Jr.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Trump Jr. Testimony Before Senate Judiciary Committee
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to Connecticut Chief Medical Examiner Dr. James Gill’s... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Increase in Fatal Opioid Overdoses in Connecticut
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(Washington, DC) – In a letter today to Federal Aviation Administrator Michael P. Huerta, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) called for stronger safety measures to... Continue Reading about Small Aircraft Crashes Spiking in Connecticut - Blumenthal Demands Safety Action
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August 25, 2017
Blumenthal Urges EPA to Address Toxic Coal Ash in Puerto Rico
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today wrote U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt urging action to address potentially... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges EPA to Address Toxic Coal Ash in Puerto Rico -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called on the Trump Administration to publicly release the recommendation Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke submitted to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands Administration Release National Monuments Report
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August 24, 2017
Blumenthal Statement Regarding Missing Suffield Sailor
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding news that Suffield native Electronics Technician 3rd Class Dustin Louis... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Regarding Missing Suffield Sailor -
August 22, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on President Trump's Afghanistan Address
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement following President Trump’s address on U.S. involvement in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on President Trump's Afghanistan Address -
August 18, 2017
Blumenthal Calls on Sessions to Expand Charlottesville Investigation to Include White Supremacist Domestic Terrorist Groups
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) wrote Attorney General Jeff Sessions to call on the Department of Justice to expand its investigation of James Alex... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on Sessions to Expand Charlottesville Investigation to Include White Supremacist Domestic Terrorist Groups