Press Releases
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November 7, 2014
Blumenthal, Markey Call On Department Of Justice To Open Criminal Investigation Of Takata
(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) today called on the U.S. Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey Call On Department Of Justice To Open Criminal Investigation Of Takata -
In Wake Of Delaware Supreme Court Decision, Senator Urges SEC To Declare Illegal Provisions Designed To Insulate Corporations From Shareholder Lawsuits (Hartford, CT) –... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls On SEC To Protect Critical Check On Corporate Malfeasance
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October 28, 2014
Blumenthal Issues Statement On NTSB Report Identifying Causes Of Major Metro-North Derailments, Fatalities
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding a new report today by the National Transportation Safety Board releasing... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Issues Statement On NTSB Report Identifying Causes Of Major Metro-North Derailments, Fatalities -
October 25, 2014
Blumenthal, Murphy Call On Senate To Confirm Surgeon General Nominee Dr. Vivek Murthy
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) today called on the United States Senate to confirm immediately Dr. Vivek Murthy as the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Call On Senate To Confirm Surgeon General Nominee Dr. Vivek Murthy -
October 23, 2014
Blumenthal, Markey Call On NHTSA to Issue Nationwide Safety Recall For All Cars With Potentially-Defective Takata Airbags
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward Markey (D-Mass.) today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx urging the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey Call On NHTSA to Issue Nationwide Safety Recall For All Cars With Potentially-Defective Takata Airbags -
October 23, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On NTSB Report Detailing Deaths of 15 Railroad And Transit Workers In 2013
Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, today released the following statement after the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On NTSB Report Detailing Deaths of 15 Railroad And Transit Workers In 2013 -
October 21, 2014
AUTO MANUFACTURERS MISLEAD CONSUMERS ON WARRANTIES; BLUMENTHAL CALLS ON FTC TO CRACK DOWN AND CLARIFY RULES
(Hartford, CT) – In response to language from auto manufacturers that could mislead consumers into wrongfully believing that servicing cars outside dealerships might void... Continue Reading about AUTO MANUFACTURERS MISLEAD CONSUMERS ON WARRANTIES; BLUMENTHAL CALLS ON FTC TO CRACK DOWN AND CLARIFY RULES -
October 20, 2014
Blumenthal Urges New Ebola Czar To Adopt Connecticut Protocols
(Hartford, CT) - In a letter to newly appointed federal Ebola Czar Ron Klain, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) Saturday urged federal health leaders to adopt Connecticut's... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges New Ebola Czar To Adopt Connecticut Protocols -
(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released the following statement after General Motors (GM) announced that its General Counsel Michael Millikin will... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Retirement Of GM General Counsel Michael Millikin
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October 17, 2014
Blumenthal Calls On CDC To Adopt Connecticut’s More Stringent Standards To Protect Public From Ebola
(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today called on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to adopt Connecticut’s more stringent standards for... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls On CDC To Adopt Connecticut’s More Stringent Standards To Protect Public From Ebola -
October 13, 2014
BLUMENTHAL CALLS ON NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION TO END PLANNED PARTNERSHIP WITH BIG TOBACCO YOUTH TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today called on the National School Boards Association to abandon its planned partnership with the R.J. Reynolds... Continue Reading about BLUMENTHAL CALLS ON NATIONAL SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION TO END PLANNED PARTNERSHIP WITH BIG TOBACCO YOUTH TOBACCO PREVENTION PROGRAM -
October 8, 2014
Release: Blumenthal Issues Statement On $105 Million Consent Decree Over AT&T Cramming Allegations
(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today in response to a $105 million consent decree reached by the FCC, FTC and 50 states... Continue Reading about Release: Blumenthal Issues Statement On $105 Million Consent Decree Over AT&T Cramming Allegations -
September 30, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On FCC Vote To End Federal Sports Blackout Rule
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted unanimously to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On FCC Vote To End Federal Sports Blackout Rule -
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