Press Releases
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile: “My heart... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement in response to an analysis of veteran suicide rates released today by the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: Newly Released Veterans Suicide Data is Continuing Call to Action
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[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) detailing the Federal Highway... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Releases Scathing GAO Report Detailing Federal Highway Administration's Failure to Address Dangerous Guardrails
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July 6, 2016
Blumenthal: So-Called GMO Labeling Law is an Affront and Insult to the People of Connecticut
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – At a press conference today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Bernie Sanders... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: So-Called GMO Labeling Law is an Affront and Insult to the People of Connecticut -
[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 treatment,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Welcomes Obama Administration Actions to Stem the Tide of Opioid Abuse
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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 about Blumenthal Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators Calling for Robust Black Hawk Funding
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July 1, 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 recent... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Democratic Colleagues Call on Treasury Department to Hold Iran Accountable for Terrorist Financing -
[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 members... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Pushes to Attach Airport Security Measure to FAA Reauthorization Bill
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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 about Blumenthal on Texas Train Collision: How Many More Lives Must Be Lost Before PTC is Implemented? -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) secured Secretary of Homeland Security John Jeh’s commitment to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Secures Commitment from DHS Secretary to Review and Reform Policies and Procedures for Deporting Dangerous Criminals
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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 about Blumenthal, Gillibrand, Klobuchar Provision to Boost American Manufacturing Passes Commerce Committee -
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 about Blumenthal, Schatz, Wyden, Merkley, Booker Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Reduce Food Waste -
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 joined... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Franken Call for Swift Passage of Legislation to Protect Basic Employment Rights for Service Members and Veterans -
[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 Manufacturers... Continue Reading about After Calls from Blumenthal & Klobuchar, Window Cord Manufacturers to Revise Safety Standards to Protect Children from Strangulation
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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 about Blumenthal Welcomes Passage of Puerto Rico Legislation -
[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 movement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal & Murphy: Silence is Not Enough—the Time for Action is Now
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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 about Blumenthal Leads Bipartisan Group of 10 Senators Urging Department of Defense to Swiftly Replace UH-1N Helicopters -
(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 Senator... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy urge Senate Leadership to Support Funding Gun Violence Prevention Research, Remove Anti-Gun Safety Riders from Appropriations Legislation
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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 today... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Welcomes CPSC and IKEA Recall of Dangerous Chests and Bureaus After Fatal Tipovers -
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 Plum... Continue Reading about In Wake of DHS Report, Blumenthal, Schumer, Gillibrand, Murphy Renew Call to protect Plum Island