Press Releases
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May 5, 2015
Blumenthal Votes Against Republican Budget That Hurts Middle Class Families, Cuts Critical Programs
(Washington, DC) - In advance of his vote against the Republican budget, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) spoke on the Senate floor about the resolution that hurts the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Votes Against Republican Budget That Hurts Middle Class Families, Cuts Critical Programs -
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released the following statement following the Republicans’ failure to advance legislation that would... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Failed Republican Efforts to Roll Back Workers' Rights
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(Washington, DC) – Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the bankruptcy filing by for-profit higher education company Corinthian... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Corinthian College Bankruptcy Filing
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(Hartford, CT) –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today joined New Haven Mayor Toni Harp, members of the New Haven Board of Alders and health advocates in support of... Continue Reading about With Federal Regulations Delayed and Deficient, Blumenthal Supports New Haven Effort to Ban Tobacco Use, Including E-Cigarettes, at City Buildings, Public Parks, School Grounds
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(Hartford, CT) Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) condemned airlines’ approved plans to institute discriminatory pricing practices that would charge passengers... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Advocates Condemn Airline Discriminatory Pricing; Protections Needed to Safeguard Passenger Personal Information, Prevent Abuse
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(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today issued the following statement on the Obama Administration’s new rules for tank cars carrying crude oil... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on New DOT Tank Car Safety Rules
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April 30, 2015
Following Blumenthal, Durbin’s Request, FDA Warns Manufacturers to Cease Production of Supplements Containing Designer Stimulant DMBA
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) welcomed the Food and Drugs Administration’s (FDA) issuance of warning letters... Continue Reading about Following Blumenthal, Durbin’s Request, FDA Warns Manufacturers to Cease Production of Supplements Containing Designer Stimulant DMBA -
April 30, 2015
Senators Blumenthal, Murphy, Ayotte with Rep. Himes Re-Introduce Resolution for National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) joined with Congressman Jim Himes (D-Conn.-4th) in... Continue Reading about Senators Blumenthal, Murphy, Ayotte with Rep. Himes Re-Introduce Resolution for National Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month -
(Washington, DC) – Today, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) re-introduced the Tobacco Tax and... Continue Reading about To Combat Smoking, Lethal Health Risks from Tobacco, Blumenthal, Durbin, Reed, Boxer Re-Introduce Legislation for Tobacco Enforcement Reforms
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April 29, 2015
Blumenthal Urges AT&T Customers to Claim Their Share of $105 Million Settlement Before Friday Deadline
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) is urging current and former AT&T customers to claim their share of a $105 million settlement regarding mobile... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges AT&T Customers to Claim Their Share of $105 Million Settlement Before Friday Deadline -
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the National Football League’s (NFL) decision today that it will end its... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On NFL Decision To End Tax-Exempt Status
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April 28, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy, Larson Announce Federal Grant to Manchester for Firefighter Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses
(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Congressman John Larson (D-1), today announced a $280,000 federal grant to the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Larson Announce Federal Grant to Manchester for Firefighter Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses -
April 28, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Hartford Promise Zone Designation
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement regarding Hartford’s designation as a federal Promise Zone: “This... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Hartford Promise Zone Designation -
April 28, 2015
Blumenthal Seeks Answers on Airline Resolution That Could Lead to Discriminatory Airfare Pricing
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Senate colleagues today sought answers to a new transportation policy that could allow one consumer to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Seeks Answers on Airline Resolution That Could Lead to Discriminatory Airfare Pricing -
FBI examiners gave flawed forensic testimony in ninety-six percent of cases where hair forensic evidence was used to convict, according to an FBI analysis Of the 257 prosecuted on... Continue Reading about Following FBI Admission of Using Flawed, Invalid Forensic Evidence for Prosecutions, Senators Urge DOJ and FBO to Correct Injustices, Review and Strengthen Forensic Science Evidence Standards
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April 24, 2015
FDA Issues Warnings on Mislabeled Supplements Following Blumenthal and Durbin's Call to Action
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) welcomed action taken by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday in response to... Continue Reading about FDA Issues Warnings on Mislabeled Supplements Following Blumenthal and Durbin's Call to Action -
April 24, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on VA Decision to Expand Veterans' Health Care Access, Immediately Implement Changes to Veterans Choice Program
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, issued the following statement upon the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on VA Decision to Expand Veterans' Health Care Access, Immediately Implement Changes to Veterans Choice Program -
April 24, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on $967 Million FRA Loan to Bring Positive Train Control Technology to Metro-North Rail Lines
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a statement today welcoming news of a possible agreement between the Federal Railroad Administration and the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on $967 Million FRA Loan to Bring Positive Train Control Technology to Metro-North Rail Lines -
April 24, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Retirement of CCMC CEO Martin Gavin
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today regarding the retirement of Martin Gavin, president and CEO of the Connecticut... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Retirement of CCMC CEO Martin Gavin -
April 24, 2015
Senator Blumenthal Urges Immediate Action from VA to Address Opioid Over-Prescription and Addiction within VA Health System
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, wrote to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Urges Immediate Action from VA to Address Opioid Over-Prescription and Addiction within VA Health System