Press Releases
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September 24, 2014
Blumenthal Unveils New Legislation To Expand And Improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness
(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) unveiled new legislation today to expand the existing Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, providing meaningful... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Unveils New Legislation To Expand And Improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness -
September 19, 2014
After Attending White House Event, Blumenthal Applauds Launch of Administration’s “It’s On Us” Public Awareness Campaign To Help Prevent Campus Sexual Assault
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today attended the White House launch event for the “It’s On Us” public awareness campaign to... Continue Reading about After Attending White House Event, Blumenthal Applauds Launch of Administration’s “It’s On Us” Public Awareness Campaign To Help Prevent Campus Sexual Assault -
September 18, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On Senate Vote On Continuing Resolution, Authority To Train And Equip Moderate Syrian Opposition Forces
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released the following statement after voting in favor of the Continuing Resolution, which, in addition... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Senate Vote On Continuing Resolution, Authority To Train And Equip Moderate Syrian Opposition Forces -
September 18, 2014
Blumenthal, Murphy Applaud Judiciary Committee Approval Of Victor Bolden To Be United States District Court Judge
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) today released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Applaud Judiciary Committee Approval Of Victor Bolden To Be United States District Court Judge -
September 16, 2014
Blumenthal, Murphy Applaud Confirmation Of CT Veterans Affairs Commissioner Linda Spoonster Schwartz
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) applauded the confirmation of Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Applaud Confirmation Of CT Veterans Affairs Commissioner Linda Spoonster Schwartz -
September 15, 2014
BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT ON NHTSA FAILURES AND GM FEINBERG COMPENSATION FUND INTERIM REPORT
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released the following statement in response to the New York Times exposé on the National Highway... Continue Reading about BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT ON NHTSA FAILURES AND GM FEINBERG COMPENSATION FUND INTERIM REPORT -
September 11, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On Administration Strategy To Counter ISIL
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released the following statement on Administration strategy to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Administration Strategy To Counter ISIL -
September 10, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On NFL Handling Of Ray Rice Video
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released the following statement after the Associated Press reported the NFL saw video in April of Ray Rice... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On NFL Handling Of Ray Rice Video -
September 9, 2014
In response to confirmed data breach at Home Depot stores, Blumenthal and Markey call for FTC investigation
(Washington, DC) – In a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward Markey (D-Mass.) today called... Continue Reading about In response to confirmed data breach at Home Depot stores, Blumenthal and Markey call for FTC investigation -
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today reiterated his call for the NFL and the Baltimore Ravens to increase the penalty on Ravens running back Ray... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on NFL to Issue Stiffer Penalty for Ravens Runningback Ray Rice
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September 7, 2014
Blumenthal, Schumer To Introduce Comprehensive Legislation To Enforce And Enhance Rail Safety Following Series Of High Profile Catastrophes And Disruptions
(Hartford, CT) –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) announced today a comprehensive overhaul of rail safety laws... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Schumer To Introduce Comprehensive Legislation To Enforce And Enhance Rail Safety Following Series Of High Profile Catastrophes And Disruptions -
September 3, 2014
BLUMENTHAL APPLAUDS CVS AS PHARMACY OFFICIALLY STOPS SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN ALL STORES
Hartford, CT – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today applauded CVS for officially ending the sale of tobacco products in all of its stores. CVS announced in... Continue Reading about BLUMENTHAL APPLAUDS CVS AS PHARMACY OFFICIALLY STOPS SELLING TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN ALL STORES -
Hartford, CT) - At 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3 U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will join “Orange is the New... Continue Reading about NEW REPORT EXPOSES EXTENSIVE DELAYS IN DANBURY WOMEN’S PRISON RENOVATIONS; BLUMENTHAL, MURPHY, ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK AUTHOR PIPER KERMAN TO CALL ON BUREAU OF PRISONS TO EXPEDITE TRANSITION AND MITIGATE HARM
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(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released the following statement after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced new league-wide domestic... Continue Reading about BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT ON NFL’S NEW PENALTIES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
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August 27, 2014
Blumenthal Issues Statement On Mta Blue Ribbon Panel Report
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal issued the following statement in response to the final report issued today by the Blue Ribbon Panel, commissioned by... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Issues Statement On Mta Blue Ribbon Panel Report -
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released the following statement after Kevin Counihan, the CEO of Access Health CT, was named new Marketplace... Continue Reading about BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT ON APPOINTMENT OF KEVIN COUNIHAN AS CEO OF HEALTHCARE.GOV
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(Hartford, CT) - In a letter today to Public Utilities Regulatory Authority Chair Arthur House, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) called on PURA to reject Connecticut... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on PURA to Reject Unconscionable and Unfair CL&P Rate Hike Request
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(Hartford, CT) - At 12:45 p.m. on Monday, August 25, as the influx of unaccompanied minors on the border draws attention to the broader international crisis of child trafficking,... Continue Reading about BLUMENTHAL TO MEET WITH CHILD TRAFFICKING ADVOCATES AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TO HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING TRAFFICKING VICTIMS AS BORDER CRISIS CONTINUES
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August 21, 2014
Blumenthal Issues Statement On Passing Of Joe Fauliso
(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding the passing of longtime state senate leader and Lieutenant Governor Joe... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Issues Statement On Passing Of Joe Fauliso -
August 19, 2014
AFTER SPIKE IN CHILD POISONINGS, BLUMENTHAL, ESTY TO CALL FOR SAFETY CAPS ON LIQUID NICOTINE
(Hartford, CT) –At 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 19 outside the Connecticut Poison Control Center at the UConn Health Center, after a spike in reports of child poisonings caused by... Continue Reading about AFTER SPIKE IN CHILD POISONINGS, BLUMENTHAL, ESTY TO CALL FOR SAFETY CAPS ON LIQUID NICOTINE