Press Releases
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January 4, 2017
IN RESPONSE TO NEW YORK TRAIN CRASH, BLUMENTHAL CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO IMPROVE RAIL SAFETY
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today called for immediate action to... Continue Reading about IN RESPONSE TO NEW YORK TRAIN CRASH, BLUMENTHAL CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION TO IMPROVE RAIL SAFETY -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) met today with President-Elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be Secretary of Defense, General James Mattis.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Meets with Secretary of Defense Nominee General James Mattis
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December 29, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on Russian Hacking Sanctions
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today regarding the announcement of enforcement sanctions against Russian officials... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Russian Hacking Sanctions -
December 28, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on Secretary Kerry's Remarks on Israel
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to the remarks of Secretary of State John Kerry on U.S. -... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Secretary Kerry's Remarks on Israel -
December 23, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on FRA Enforcement of Rail-Safety Rules
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released the following statement today... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on FRA Enforcement of Rail-Safety Rules -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Following numerous incidents of exploding and smoldering e-cigarettes dangerously injuring users – including the hospitalization of a Stratford,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls for Recall of Exploding E-Cigarettes, Ban From U.S. Skies
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December 23, 2016
Blumenthal to Window Covering Manufacturers: Produce Data Supporting Latest Revision of Safety Standard
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Ahead of an end-of-year goal to develop critical new safety standards for dangerous window covering cords, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking... Continue Reading about Blumenthal to Window Covering Manufacturers: Produce Data Supporting Latest Revision of Safety Standard -
December 22, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on U.N. Security Council Resolution Vote on Israel
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the author, released the following statement today ahead of an expected U.N. Security Council vote on... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on U.N. Security Council Resolution Vote on Israel -
December 21, 2016
Blumenthal to Continue Fighting for Connecticut Priorities in Senate Committee Assignments
(Hartford, CT)—Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement announcing his Senate committee assignments for the upcoming Congress.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal to Continue Fighting for Connecticut Priorities in Senate Committee Assignments -
December 19, 2016
Blumenthal Reiterates Call for Senate Select Committee Investigation of Russian Interference in 2016 Elections
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reiterated his call today for a Senate Select Committee investigation of Russian interference in the U.S. election... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Reiterates Call for Senate Select Committee Investigation of Russian Interference in 2016 Elections -
December 16, 2016
Senators Call for Investigation After Trump Transition Waves Off Reported Attempts to Discriminate Against Federal Employees
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Following reports that transition officials for President-elect Donald Trump requested information about civil service employees who have worked on certain... Continue Reading about Senators Call for Investigation After Trump Transition Waves Off Reported Attempts to Discriminate Against Federal Employees -
December 16, 2016
Blumenthal & Murphy Welcome Navy's Commitment to Submarine Force in New Force Structure Assessment
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) welcomed the U.S. Navy’s strong commitment to submarine investment outlined in the 2016... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy Welcome Navy's Commitment to Submarine Force in New Force Structure Assessment -
[HARTFORD, CT] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to a proposal issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: FRA Plan to Route Rail Through Old Lyme is "Dead on Arrival" but Investments in New Haven-Harford-Springfield Line and Existing Track Upgrades are Welcome
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December 16, 2016
Blumenthal & Markey Slam Anti-Consumer & Anti-Safety FTC Settlements Allowing Used Car Dealers to Advertise Cars with Unrepaired Recalls as 'Safe'
[WASHINGTON, DC] – A final consent order issued by the Federal Trade Commission is anti-consumer and anti-safety, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Markey Slam Anti-Consumer & Anti-Safety FTC Settlements Allowing Used Car Dealers to Advertise Cars with Unrepaired Recalls as 'Safe' -
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement applauding news that bipartisan legislation he cosponsored to ensure free speech in... Continue Reading about Bill Blumenthal Helped Lead to Protect Speech in Online Reviews Signed into Law
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December 15, 2016
Blumenthal Lauds Marine One Contract for Sikorsky
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement lauding news that the Department of Defense has awarded a $138 million contract to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Lauds Marine One Contract for Sikorsky -
December 14, 2016
Blumenthal, Shaheen Call on Top Intelligence Officials to Review Security Clearance Given Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) sent a letter to the nation’s top intelligence officials to ask that they review... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Shaheen Call on Top Intelligence Officials to Review Security Clearance Given Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, applauded... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murray Applaud Final Rule Protecting Title X Health Care Providers
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December 14, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on Fourth Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding the fourth anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting: “Our pain and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Fourth Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting -
December 13, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on the Nomination of ExonnMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal released the following statement in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of ExxonMobil CEO Rex... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Nomination of ExonnMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State