Press Releases
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October 28, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy, Himes Congratulate Bridgeport for Receiving RWJF Culture of Health Prize
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Congressman Jim Himes (D-4) today congratulated the city of Bridgeport for... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Himes Congratulate Bridgeport for Receiving RWJF Culture of Health Prize -
October 28, 2015
Senators Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill to Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without A Completed Background Check
Background Check Completion Act would close ‘default to proceed’ loophole that allows gun sales to individuals not legally allowed to have firearms if background check... Continue Reading about Senators Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill to Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without A Completed Background Check -
October 27, 2015
Blumenthal And Murphy Urge Coast Guard To Keep Band In Connecticut
(Hartford, CT) – Following media reports that the U.S. Coast Guard is considering moving its band from New London to Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal And Murphy Urge Coast Guard To Keep Band In Connecticut -
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Senate Commerce Committee Approval of Feinberg to Lead FRA
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October 27, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Education Department’s Increased Protections for Financial Aid Students
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, issued the following statement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Education Department’s Increased Protections for Financial Aid Students -
October 27, 2015
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Introduce Resolutions Recognizing State’s 100 Years of Leadership in Supporting U.S. Submarine Capabilities
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Reps. John Larson (D-1), Joe Courtney (D-2), Rosa DeLauro (D-3), Jim Himes... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation Introduce Resolutions Recognizing State’s 100 Years of Leadership in Supporting U.S. Submarine Capabilities -
“One health care expert has claimed that this could make the saline solution shortage the most expensive drug shortage in U.S. history.” “Rising healthcare costs... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Lee, Klobuchar, Hatch Urge FTC to Investigate Antitrust Violations Connected to IV Solution Shortages, Increasing Costs of Hospital Operations and Patient Care
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October 26, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy, Himes, Malloy Announce $10 Million Federal TIGER Award For New Barnum Station In Bridgeport
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Congressman Jim Himes (D-4) and Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Himes, Malloy Announce $10 Million Federal TIGER Award For New Barnum Station In Bridgeport -
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, issued the following statement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on FTC Commitment to Probe Into VW Emissions Scandal
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(Hartford, CT) –U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Reps. John Larson (D-1), Joe Courtney (D-2), Rosa DeLauro (D-3), Jim Himes (D-4),... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation Applauds $72 Million in LIHEAP Funding
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(Washington, DC) - U.S Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), along and 119 of their congressional colleagues today sent a letter to Acting Commissioner of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy and Colleagues Send Bicameral Letter Urging Social Security Administration to Implement the Supreme Court’s Marriage Decisions, Not Penalize Previously-Married Same-Sex Couples
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October 23, 2015
Blumenthal, Markey: NHTSA’s Takata Recall Expansion One Year Late
(Washington, DC) – Following reports that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will expand its recall of Takata’s deadly exploding air... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey: NHTSA’s Takata Recall Expansion One Year Late -
October 23, 2015
Blumenthal Urges Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Deceptive Marketing and Price Gouging By Electric Suppliers
Blumenthal Action Follows Consumer Counsel Report Showing Vast Majority of Third-Party Retail Electric Suppliers Consumers Paid More than Standard Rate Connecticut Consumers... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Deceptive Marketing and Price Gouging By Electric Suppliers -
October 23, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Obama Administration to Take Immediate Action to Stop For-Profit Education Companies from Defrauding Taxpayers
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Obama Administration to Take Immediate Action to Stop For-Profit Education Companies from Defrauding Taxpayers -
October 22, 2015
Blumenthal Praises DOT for Calling on Kuwait Airways to Cease Discrimination Against Israeli Citizens
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s decision to call on Kuwait... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Praises DOT for Calling on Kuwait Airways to Cease Discrimination Against Israeli Citizens -
October 22, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on FTC Final Consent Order with BMW Over Conditioned Warranty Coverage
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today after the Federal Trade Commission approved a final consent order against... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on FTC Final Consent Order with BMW Over Conditioned Warranty Coverage -
October 22, 2015
Senator Blumenthal, Congresswoman Moore Join Advocates to Call on Congress to Increase Protections for Domestic Violence Victims
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) joined domestic violence advocates from the Young Women’s... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal, Congresswoman Moore Join Advocates to Call on Congress to Increase Protections for Domestic Violence Victims -
October 22, 2015
Blumenthal, Senate Colleagues Introduces Legislation to Provide Equitable Tax Credit Treatment for Puerto Rico
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.),... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Senate Colleagues Introduces Legislation to Provide Equitable Tax Credit Treatment for Puerto Rico -
October 22, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Obama Administration Proposal to Help Puerto Rico Address Its Fiscal Challenges
(Washington, DC) — U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding the legislative proposal put forward yesterday by U.S. Treasury... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Obama Administration Proposal to Help Puerto Rico Address Its Fiscal Challenges -
“If the U.S. does not work to increase access to reproductive healthcare for vulnerable populations, particularly safe abortion services, there will be negative, long-term... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, 27 Senate Colleagues Implore President Obama to Correct Improper Implementation of Helms Amendment, Reduce Barriers to Safe Abortion for Women and Girls in Conflict-Affected Regions