Press Releases
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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 -
June 28, 2016
Blumenthal on Zika: We Need Meaningful Action now
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is calling on Congress to take immediate action to effectively respond to the Zika virus. The Senate today voted... Continue Reading about Blumenthal on Zika: We Need Meaningful Action now -
June 28, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy Introduce Resolution to Designate September 25, 2016, as National Lobster Day
(Hartford, CT)—Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined a bipartisan group of Senators led by Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Susan... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Introduce Resolution to Designate September 25, 2016, as National Lobster Day -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today praised the settlement announced between Volkswagen (VW), the federal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey Applaud Partial VW Settlement in Emissions Cheating Scandal
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June 28, 2016
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Esty Announce $4 Million to Support Workforce Training in Connecticut
[WASHINGTON, DC] – Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-3), and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-5) announced... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro, Esty Announce $4 Million to Support Workforce Training in Connecticut -
June 27, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court's Decision in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-3 decision today in Whole... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court's Decision in Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt -
June 24, 2016
Blumenthal Statement on New Haven Opioid Overdoses
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to New Haven’s declaration of a public health emergency... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on New Haven Opioid Overdoses -
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), along with a bipartisan group of Senators led by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced the Shark Fin Trade... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Bill to Ban Sale of Shark Fins
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June 23, 2016
Blumenthal, Markey Statement on Reported VW Settlement
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), members of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey Statement on Reported VW Settlement -
June 23, 2016
Blumenthal Statement Following Senate Vote on Bipartisan Compromise to Prevent Terrorists from buying Guns
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today after a bipartisan majority of the Senate defeated an attempt to set aside... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement Following Senate Vote on Bipartisan Compromise to Prevent Terrorists from buying Guns -
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 4-3 decision today in Fisher... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 4-4 split decision today in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Supreme Court's Deadlocked United States v. Texas Decision