Press Releases
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January 20, 2017
Blumenthal Supports Confirmation of General Mattis, Opposes General Kelly for Key National Security Posts
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted today to approve the nomination of General James Mattis to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Supports Confirmation of General Mattis, Opposes General Kelly for Key National Security Posts -
January 20, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on the Inauguration of Donald Trump
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after attending the Inauguration of Donald Trump, who was sworn in today as the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Inauguration of Donald Trump -
Blumenthal to nominee who divested fortune to comply with ethics requirements: “You were able to do it – why not the President?” [WASHINGTON, D.C.] –... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Grills Secretary of Commerce Nominee on Trump's Conflicts of Interest
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January 18, 2017
Blumenthal to Ross: Use Authority to Fix Broken, Byzantine Rules That Hurt Connecticut's Fisherman
Blumenthal Presses Secretary of Commerce Nominee On Addressing Unfair, Antiquated Fish Allocations Harming Connecticut Fishermen and Their Families Video of the Exchange Can be... Continue Reading about Blumenthal to Ross: Use Authority to Fix Broken, Byzantine Rules That Hurt Connecticut's Fisherman -
January 18, 2017
In Armed Services Committee Vote, Blumenthal Supports Nomination of General Mattis to Be Secretary of Defense
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted today to approve the nomination of General James Mattis to... Continue Reading about In Armed Services Committee Vote, Blumenthal Supports Nomination of General Mattis to Be Secretary of Defense -
January 12, 2017
Blumenthal Announces Opposition to Nomination of U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, following two days of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced that he will oppose the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Announces Opposition to Nomination of U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General -
January 12, 2017
Blumenthal: Repealing Affordable Care Act Will Have Cata
[WASHINGTON, DC] – After the Senate approved legislation to begin the process of repealing the Affordable Care and Patient Protection Act in a partisan vote, U.S. Senator... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: Repealing Affordable Care Act Will Have Cata -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) issued the following statement today regarding news that the Environmental Protection... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey Statement on Fiat Chrysler Emissions Cheat Allegations
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January 12, 2017
Blumenthal Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Introducing Comprehensive Russia Sanctions Legislation
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), member of the Senate Arms Services Committee, joined a group of bipartisan Senators led by U.S. Senators Ben... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Introducing Comprehensive Russia Sanctions Legislation -
January 12, 2017
Blumenthal: Waiver of Civilian Control of the Military Defies Bedrock Principle of Our Democracy
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted against legislation that would allow a one-time... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: Waiver of Civilian Control of the Military Defies Bedrock Principle of Our Democracy -
January 12, 2017
Blumenthal Takes to Senate Floor to Oppose Sessions Nomination to Be Attorney General
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, after announcing his opposition to the nomination of U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to be Attorney General, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Takes to Senate Floor to Oppose Sessions Nomination to Be Attorney General -
January 12, 2017
As DOJ Nears Takata Settlement, Blumenthal & Markey Call for Stiff Punishment Against Individual Takata Executives
[WASHINGTON, DC] – As the Department of Justice (DOJ) nears a criminal settlement with Takata Corporation, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA)... Continue Reading about As DOJ Nears Takata Settlement, Blumenthal & Markey Call for Stiff Punishment Against Individual Takata Executives -
January 12, 2017
Blumenthal Announces Opposition to Nomination of U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, following two days of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced that he will oppose the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Announces Opposition to Nomination of U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General -
January 11, 2017
Blumenthal Statement on the Nomination of David Shulkin to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal released the following statement in response to President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Under Secretary of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on the Nomination of David Shulkin to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, during the Senate Commerce Committee’s hearing to consider Elaine Chao to be Secretary of Transportation, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Presses Chao on Transportation Safety & Infrastructure Investment
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January 10, 2017
Blumenthal Grills Sessions on Ties to Hate Groups Omitted from Committee Questionnaire
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – In an exchange with U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) today during the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing to consider his nomination to be... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Grills Sessions on Ties to Hate Groups Omitted from Committee Questionnaire -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) issued the following statement today regarding news that Volkswagen is in advanced... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey Statement on Volkswagen $3.4 Billion Criminal Penalty
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Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Electric Boat’s legislative update... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Projected Growth for Jobs at Electric Boat in 2017
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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding news that the U.S. Department of Defense has upgraded the discharge status of 91-year-old Norwalk... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Regarding Discharge Upgrade for Veteran Ed Spires