Press Releases
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January 26, 2014
Blumenthal To Host Iraq War Veteran, Military Sexual Assault Survivor At State Of The Union Address
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced that he will host Manchester resident Staff Sgt. Sandra Lee at the State of the Union address on... Continue Reading about Blumenthal To Host Iraq War Veteran, Military Sexual Assault Survivor At State Of The Union Address -
January 24, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On Metro-North Service Disruption
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the Metro-North service disruption that left commuters stranded at... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Metro-North Service Disruption -
January 23, 2014
Blumenthal Recognizes Neiman Marcus For Agreeing To His Call For Credit Monitoring And Identity Theft Insurance To Consumers
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) recognized Neiman Marcus for implementing recommendations he called for to protect consumers from risks... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Recognizes Neiman Marcus For Agreeing To His Call For Credit Monitoring And Identity Theft Insurance To Consumers -
January 23, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On PCLOB Report Declaring NSA Telephone Metadata Program Illegal
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement in response to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board’s (PCLOB) report,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On PCLOB Report Declaring NSA Telephone Metadata Program Illegal -
January 23, 2014
Blumenthal Unveils And Calls For Action On Historic, Comprehensive Veterans Legislation
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) – joined by veterans and veterans advocates, including Commissioner Linda Schwartz – unveiled... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Unveils And Calls For Action On Historic, Comprehensive Veterans Legislation -
January 22, 2014
Blumenthal Honors 41st Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement honoring the 41st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s landmark Roe v. Wade decision,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Honors 41st Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade -
January 22, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On White House Council Of Women And Girls Report On Rape And Sexual Assault
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement in response to the release of a White House Council on Women and Girls’... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On White House Council Of Women And Girls Report On Rape And Sexual Assault -
(Washington, DC) – In response to reports of imminent or ongoing massive cyberattacks on major retailers, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today called for immensely... Continue Reading about In Response To Reports Of Imminent, Ongoing Massive Cyberattacks On Major Retailers, Blumenthal Calls For Strengthened Safeguards Against Hacking, Immediate Notification For Consumers
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January 17, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On New Surgeon General Report About The Health Consequences Of Tobacco Use
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement in response to the release of a new Surgeon General report linking tobacco... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On New Surgeon General Report About The Health Consequences Of Tobacco Use -
January 17, 2014
After Attending President Obama’s Speech On NSA Surveillance And The FISA Court, Blumenthal Reacts To Proposed Reforms
(Washington, DC) – After attending President Obama’s speech on NSA surveillance and the FISA Courts, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today reacted to the... Continue Reading about After Attending President Obama’s Speech On NSA Surveillance And The FISA Court, Blumenthal Reacts To Proposed Reforms -
January 16, 2014
Blumenthal, Murphy Applaud Gun Violence Prevention Provisions In Omnibus Appropriations Bill
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) applauded the inclusion of several gun violence prevention provisions in the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Applaud Gun Violence Prevention Provisions In Omnibus Appropriations Bill -
January 16, 2014
Blumenthal Applauds Passage Of Defense, Veterans Appropriations
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) applauded the passage of the FY2014 omnibus appropriations bill, which includes millions of dollars in... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Passage Of Defense, Veterans Appropriations -
January 16, 2014
Blumenthal: Got Milk?
(Washington, DC) – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) encouraged continued progress on a bipartisan Farm Bill compromise, and urged... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: Got Milk? -
January 15, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On Release Of Defense, Veterans Appropriations
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement on the Senate Committee on Appropriations’ release of FY2014 defense and veterans... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Release Of Defense, Veterans Appropriations -
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Richard Blumenthal today announced that the upcoming Omnibus Appropriations bill, filed late yesterday, includes $185... Continue Reading about After Schumer-Blumenthal Push, Federal Rail Safety Authority Will Receive $185M In Federal Funds, Allowing Them To Hire Critically-Needed, Additional Inspectors
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January 14, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On Verizon V. FCC Ruling
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement in response to the decision issued by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in Verizon v.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Verizon V. FCC Ruling -
January 13, 2014
Blumenthal Urges Neiman Marcus To Take Immediate, Proactive Steps To Protect Consumers From Recent Data Breach
(Washington, DC) – In a letter to Neiman Marcus President and CEO Karen Katz, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today urged the retail chain to take immediate,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges Neiman Marcus To Take Immediate, Proactive Steps To Protect Consumers From Recent Data Breach -
January 10, 2014
Blumenthal: New Information About Target Data Breach Underscores Need For FTC Investigation
(Hartford, CT) – Today, after new information revealed that the data breach at Target affected significantly more consumers than initially thought, U.S. Senator Richard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: New Information About Target Data Breach Underscores Need For FTC Investigation -
January 10, 2014
Blumenthal, Murphy Urge WFSB, Cablevision To Put Connecticut Consumers First By Settling Negotiations To End Blackouts
(Washington, DC) – In a letter to Stephen Lacy, President and CEO of Meredith Corporation, which owns WFSB, and James Dolan, President and CEO of Cablevision, U.S. Senators... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Urge WFSB, Cablevision To Put Connecticut Consumers First By Settling Negotiations To End Blackouts -
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) filed the Military Retirement Restoration Act as an amendment to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Shaheen File Amendment To Unemployment Insurance Extension Legislation That Would Preserve Benefits For Military Retirees By Closing Corporate Tax Loopholes