Press Releases
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March 13, 2020
Blumenthal, Markey Blast Cruise Line for Spreading Coronavirus Misinformation to Boost Bookings
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, sent... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey Blast Cruise Line for Spreading Coronavirus Misinformation to Boost Bookings -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the Senate voted in favor of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Senate Vote to Restore Debt Relief for Defrauded Students
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March 12, 2020
Blumenthal Statement in Response to Reports That IKEA Knowingly Sold Dresser Posing Risk of Death, Injury to Children
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and sponsor of the Stop Tip-Overs of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement in Response to Reports That IKEA Knowingly Sold Dresser Posing Risk of Death, Injury to Children -
March 11, 2020
In Letter to President, Blumenthal & Murphy Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers & Families Most Harmed
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today in a letter to President Trump, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) joined 32 Senate Democrats led by U.S. Senator Mark... Continue Reading about In Letter to President, Blumenthal & Murphy Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers & Families Most Harmed -
March 9, 2020
Blumenthal Demands FDA, FTC Fight Deceptive Marketing & Sales of Fake Coronavirus Remedies, Cures
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Amid the rapidly changing coronavirus public health emergency, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Demands FDA, FTC Fight Deceptive Marketing & Sales of Fake Coronavirus Remedies, Cures -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on news that the first Connecticut resident had been diagnosed with... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Regarding First Connecticut COVID-19 Case
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March 7, 2020
Blumenthal Statement Ahead of Vice President Pence's Meeting With Cruise Ship Industry
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and lead sponsor of the Cruise... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Ahead of Vice President Pence's Meeting With Cruise Ship Industry -
March 6, 2020
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Urges CDC to Provide More COVID-19 Testing Kits for CT
[HARTFORD, CT] – Members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation today sent a letter to Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation Urges CDC to Provide More COVID-19 Testing Kits for CT -
March 6, 2020
Blumenthal Statement Regarding the COVID-19 Case Involving an Employee From Danbury Hospital & Norwalk Hospital
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding the COVID-19 case involving an employee from Danbury Hospital and Norwalk... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Regarding the COVID-19 Case Involving an Employee From Danbury Hospital & Norwalk Hospital -
March 5, 2020
On Sikorsky’s 97th Birthday, Blumenthal Advocates for Increased Funding to Support CT Defense Industrial Base & Workforce
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today questioned Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral... Continue Reading about On Sikorsky’s 97th Birthday, Blumenthal Advocates for Increased Funding to Support CT Defense Industrial Base & Workforce -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-SC), U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Senate Judiciary... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Graham, Hawley, Feinstein Introduce EARN IT Act to Encourage Tech Industry to Take Online Child Sexual Exploitation Seriously
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March 5, 2020
Blumenthal, Lamb, Heck Lead Legislation to Restore Amtrak Riders’ Legal Rights & Protections
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Conor Lamb (D-PA) and Denny Heck (D-WA) introduced legislation to restore legal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Lamb, Heck Lead Legislation to Restore Amtrak Riders’ Legal Rights & Protections -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Tester, Warren, Markey, Brown, & Harris Demand VA Secretary Comply With Federal Laws Regarding Other Than Honorable Discharges
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), author of the Women’s Health Protection Act, spoke ahead of attending the Supreme Court’s oral... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Rallies With Advocates Ahead of Supreme Court Arguments in Case Threatening to Roll Back Protections for Abortion Patients & Providers
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March 3, 2020
As Coronavirus Spreads, Blumenthal Calls on Airlines to Suspend Flight Change & Cancelation Fees
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – With the uncertainty surrounding the rapidly changing coronavirus public health emergency, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) urged seven major U.S.... Continue Reading about As Coronavirus Spreads, Blumenthal Calls on Airlines to Suspend Flight Change & Cancelation Fees -
March 2, 2020
Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court Hearing Arguments in GOP Health Care Lawsuit Case
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s announcement that they will hear oral... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court Hearing Arguments in GOP Health Care Lawsuit Case -
February 11, 2020
Blumenthal Calls “Exploitive” College Athletics System “As Antiquated As Leather Helmets” at Committee Hearing
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection, raised... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls “Exploitive” College Athletics System “As Antiquated As Leather Helmets” at Committee Hearing -
October 20, 2019
Blumenthal Reiterates Demand for FDA to Set Limits on Toxic Metals in Baby and Toddler Food
[HARTFORD, CT]— Following a new report that found the presence of heavy metals in 95 percent of tested baby foods, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called on the U.S.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Reiterates Demand for FDA to Set Limits on Toxic Metals in Baby and Toddler Food -
October 17, 2019
Blumenthal Statement Following Classified Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing On the Situation in Syria
[WASHINGTON, D.C] – Today, following a classified hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee with Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Following Classified Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing On the Situation in Syria -
October 17, 2019
Blumenthal on G7 Summit at Trump Resort: Our Founding Fathers Are Rolling Over in Their Graves
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), one of the lead plaintiffs in a lawsuit to hold President Trump accountable for violations of the Foreign... Continue Reading about Blumenthal on G7 Summit at Trump Resort: Our Founding Fathers Are Rolling Over in Their Graves