Press Releases
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(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led a group of senators in calling for a broad reform of debt collection practices. In a letter to the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Leads Senators In Calling For Broad Reform Of Debt Collection Practices
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March 11, 2014
Blumenthal To Chair Armed Services Airland Subcommittee
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced that he will chair the Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over matters... Continue Reading about Blumenthal To Chair Armed Services Airland Subcommittee -
March 11, 2014
In Letter To President Obama, Blumenthal, Five Other Senators, Urge Administration To Finalize Regulations For Tobacco Products
(Washington, DC) – In a letter to President Obama, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)– joined by U.S. Senators Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.),... Continue Reading about In Letter To President Obama, Blumenthal, Five Other Senators, Urge Administration To Finalize Regulations For Tobacco Products -
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement on the death of Metro-North worker James... Continue Reading about Schumer, Blumenthal Statement On Death Of Metro-North Worker James Romansoff
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(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) failure to take action in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Defect In General Motors Vehicles
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(Washington, DC) – At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today secured a commitment from U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck... Continue Reading about Blumenthal To Hagel: Review Vietnam Veterans’ Bad Paper Discharges
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March 5, 2014
Blumenthal, Murphy Statement On Changes To Facebook And Instagram Policies To Curb Gun Sales
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding Facebook’s action to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Statement On Changes To Facebook And Instagram Policies To Curb Gun Sales -
March 5, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On President’s Visit To Connecticut To Push For Federal Minimum Wage Increase
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement in advance of President Obama’s visit to Connecticut to push for a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On President’s Visit To Connecticut To Push For Federal Minimum Wage Increase -
February 27, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On Republicans Blocking Comprehensive Veterans Bill
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked comprehensive legislation to expand health... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Republicans Blocking Comprehensive Veterans Bill -
February 27, 2014
Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney Announce $32 Million In Federal Funds For Fishery Disaster
(Washington, DC) – Today, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-CT-2) announced that the National Oceanic and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney Announce $32 Million In Federal Funds For Fishery Disaster -
February 26, 2014
Blumenthal To Chair Hearing On Rail Safety
(Washington, DC) – Today, on the same day he was announced as the chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal To Chair Hearing On Rail Safety -
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the retirement of State Senate President Don Williams: “Don... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Retirement Of State Senate President Don Williams
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February 26, 2014
Blumenthal, Boxer, Durbin, Harkin, Markey Introduce Legislation To Protect Kids From E-Cigarettes
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) today introduced the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Boxer, Durbin, Harkin, Markey Introduce Legislation To Protect Kids From E-Cigarettes -
February 25, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On DOT Emergency Order Requiring Stricter Standards To Transport Crude Oil By Rail
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement in response to an emergency order issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On DOT Emergency Order Requiring Stricter Standards To Transport Crude Oil By Rail -
February 24, 2014
Blumenthal, Murphy Statement On Confirmation Of Jeff Meyer
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed Connecticut lawyer... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Statement On Confirmation Of Jeff Meyer -
February 24, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On New Metro-North Chief Safety Officer Position
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement in response to Metro-North’s announcement of a new chief safety officer position.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On New Metro-North Chief Safety Officer Position -
February 23, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On Passing Of Joseph Ehrenkranz, Rabbi Emeritus, Agudath Sholom Synagogue In Stamford
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement in response to the passing of Joseph Ehrenkranz, Rabbi Emeritus of Agudath Sholom... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Passing Of Joseph Ehrenkranz, Rabbi Emeritus, Agudath Sholom Synagogue In Stamford -
February 19, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On Unsafe, Unsanitary Conditions Identified At VA Hospital In West Haven
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement in response to an Inspector General’s report that identified unsafe and unsanitary... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Unsafe, Unsanitary Conditions Identified At VA Hospital In West Haven -
February 12, 2014
Blumenthal Applauds Restoration Of Military Retiree COLA Funding
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement following Senate passage of legislation by a vote of 95-3 that will reverse the cost of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Restoration Of Military Retiree COLA Funding -
February 11, 2014
Blumenthal Again Calls For Reversal Of Military Retiree COLA Reduction
(Washington, DC) – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today called again for the Senate to approve legislation (S.1963) that would... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Again Calls For Reversal Of Military Retiree COLA Reduction