Press Releases
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November 19, 2013
Blumenthal Applauds Confirmation Of CT Veterans Affairs Commissioner Linda Spoonster Schwartz By Veterans Affairs Committee
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) applauded the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs’ confirmation of Connecticut Department... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Confirmation Of CT Veterans Affairs Commissioner Linda Spoonster Schwartz By Veterans Affairs Committee -
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked the nomination of Robert L. Wilkins to the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Republican Obstruction Of D.C. Circuit Court Nominees
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November 15, 2013
Blumenthal, Durbin, Rockefeller, Markey Question Energy Drink Manufacturer Over Toys Featuring Rockstar Energy Logo
(Washington, DC) – After evidence of several toys featuring the Rockstar Energy drink logo was brought to their attention by a concerned consumer, U.S. Senators Richard... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Durbin, Rockefeller, Markey Question Energy Drink Manufacturer Over Toys Featuring Rockstar Energy Logo -
November 14, 2013
Blumenthal, Ayotte, Cornyn, Casey Introduce Bill To Update, Enhance Existing Sanctions Against Syrian Regime
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), joined by John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.), introduced the Syria... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Ayotte, Cornyn, Casey Introduce Bill To Update, Enhance Existing Sanctions Against Syrian Regime -
November 14, 2013
Blumenthal, Murphy Urge USTR To Safeguard Tobacco Control Measures And Protect Public Health In Trade Agreement
(Washington, DC) – This week, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) – and 10 other senators – wrote to United States Trade... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Urge USTR To Safeguard Tobacco Control Measures And Protect Public Health In Trade Agreement -
November 13, 2013
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro Applaud Pentagon Decision To End Russian Helicopter Contract
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), and U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3) issued the following... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro Applaud Pentagon Decision To End Russian Helicopter Contract -
November 13, 2013
Blumenthal, Baldwin, Boxer, Chu, Fudge, Frankel Announce Legislation To Protect Access To Reproductive Care
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) – joined by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and U.S. Representatives... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Baldwin, Boxer, Chu, Fudge, Frankel Announce Legislation To Protect Access To Reproductive Care -
November 12, 2013
Blumenthal, McCain Introduce Bill To End Sports Blackouts
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) introduced theFurthering Access and Networks for Sports (FANS) Act of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, McCain Introduce Bill To End Sports Blackouts -
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement after the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury issued a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Issuance Of Long-Delayed Mental Health Parity Rule
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November 8, 2013
Blumenthal, Lembo, LGBT Advocates Call On Speaker Boehner To Bring Employment Non-Discrimination Bill To House Floor
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) – joined by Connecticut Comptroller Kevin Lembo, Robin McHaelen, founder and executive director of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Lembo, LGBT Advocates Call On Speaker Boehner To Bring Employment Non-Discrimination Bill To House Floor -
November 6, 2013
At Nominations Hearing, Blumenthal Applauds CT Veterans Affairs Commisioner Linda Spoonster Schwartz For Fighting For Veterans
(Washington, DC) – At a U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs nominations hearing, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today applauded Connecticut Department of... Continue Reading about At Nominations Hearing, Blumenthal Applauds CT Veterans Affairs Commisioner Linda Spoonster Schwartz For Fighting For Veterans -
(Washington D.C.) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) – joined by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Lisa... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Bipartisan Group Of Senators, Join Survivors, Retired General, Advocates, To Kick Off Final Two-Week Push To Pass The Military Justice Improvement Act
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November 5, 2013
Blumenthal Issues Statement Ahead Of NTSB Investigative Hearing On Two Metro-North Train Accidents
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement ahead of the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) investigative hearing... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Issues Statement Ahead Of NTSB Investigative Hearing On Two Metro-North Train Accidents -
November 4, 2013
CT Congressional Delegation Applauds $75 Million In Home Heating Assistance For State
(Washington, DC) – The Connecticut Congressional Delegation today issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released... Continue Reading about CT Congressional Delegation Applauds $75 Million In Home Heating Assistance For State -
November 4, 2013
Blumenthal, Murphy Announce Changes To FCI Danbury Transfer
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced that in response to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Announce Changes To FCI Danbury Transfer -
November 1, 2013
Blumenthal, Murphy Request New York Public Service Commission Compel Consolidated Edison To Compensate Metro-North For Power Outage
(Hartford, CT) - In a letter today to Consolidated Edison, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), joined by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) pressed the New York utility to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Request New York Public Service Commission Compel Consolidated Edison To Compensate Metro-North For Power Outage -
October 30, 2013
In Senate Floor Speech, Blumenthal Urges DOD To Stop Purchasing Russian-Made Helicopters For Afghan Military
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), in a Senate floor speech, again called on the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to stop purchasing... Continue Reading about In Senate Floor Speech, Blumenthal Urges DOD To Stop Purchasing Russian-Made Helicopters For Afghan Military -
October 30, 2013
In Senate Floor Speech, Blumenthal Honors Heroism Of U.S. Marine Justin Eldridge Of Waterford
(Washington, DC) – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today honored the heroism of U.S. Marine Justin Eldridge of Waterford, Conn. On... Continue Reading about In Senate Floor Speech, Blumenthal Honors Heroism Of U.S. Marine Justin Eldridge Of Waterford -
October 29, 2013
Murphy, Blumenthal Help Launch Effort To Get Washington To Refocus On Manufacturing Jobs
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined 20 of their U.S. Senate colleagues to launch a campaign to get Washington to... Continue Reading about Murphy, Blumenthal Help Launch Effort To Get Washington To Refocus On Manufacturing Jobs -
October 29, 2013
On One-Year Anniversary Of Sandy, Blumenthal Vows To Continue Fighting For Connecticut’s Fair Share Of Rebuilding Dollars
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy: “One year ago today,... Continue Reading about On One-Year Anniversary Of Sandy, Blumenthal Vows To Continue Fighting For Connecticut’s Fair Share Of Rebuilding Dollars