Press Releases
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February 4, 2011
Blumenthal vows to listen always
"Whether talking with local officials at the Congress Street Bridge, manufacturers in the Valley or lunch-goers at Marie's Sandwich Shop in Trumbull, my recent... Continue Reading about Blumenthal vows to listen always -
February 4, 2011
GOP Dials Back the Clock on Progress for Women
"As families across Connecticut struggle to find work and make ends meet, it is both disappointing and alarming to see some lawmakers returning to the culture wars of the past and... Continue Reading about GOP Dials Back the Clock on Progress for Women -
February 4, 2011
Senator Richard Blumenthal Blasts Treasury Department’s Failure to Declare China a Currency Manipulator
(Hartford, CT) - Following reports that the U.S. Department of the Treasury did not declare China a currency manipulator in its Semiannual Report on International Economic and... Continue Reading about Senator Richard Blumenthal Blasts Treasury Department’s Failure to Declare China a Currency Manipulator -
February 4, 2011
Senator Richard Blumenthal Slams Attempt to Outsource Construction of Marine One Replacement
(Hartford, CT) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement this afternoon on news reports that a Chinese company is working together with a... Continue Reading about Senator Richard Blumenthal Slams Attempt to Outsource Construction of Marine One Replacement -
February 3, 2011
Senator Blumenthal Appointed to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(Washington, DC) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced today his appointment by Majority Leader Harry Reid to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Appointed to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe -
February 2, 2011
Judiciary Committee Democrats: Health Care Law Is Constitutional, Repeal Efforts Will Fail
WASHINGTON (Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011) – The Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday morning held a hearing examining the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act – the... Continue Reading about Judiciary Committee Democrats: Health Care Law Is Constitutional, Repeal Efforts Will Fail -
February 2, 2011
Senators Gillibrand and Blumenthal Call on Colleagues to Uphold Women's Access to Reproductive Health
Washington, DC – Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today called on their Senate colleagues to prevent efforts to block access to... Continue Reading about Senators Gillibrand and Blumenthal Call on Colleagues to Uphold Women's Access to Reproductive Health -
February 1, 2011
Senator Blumenthal Pushes To Stop Pay Raise For Congress
(Washington, DC) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement announcing his co-sponsorship of legislation to end scheduled automatic Congressional pay... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Pushes To Stop Pay Raise For Congress -
(Washington, DC) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today announced his support for the bipartisan Small Business Paperwork Relief Act, citing concerns of small business... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Backs Provision to Improve Health Care Reform For Small Businesses
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January 27, 2011
Blumenthal Receives Top Tier Committee Assignments
(Washington, DC) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) announced today that he has been named to several of the most powerful committees in the Senate for the 112th Congress.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Receives Top Tier Committee Assignments -
January 27, 2011
Statement From Senator Blumenthal On Senate Filibuster Reform
(Washington, DC) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today after casting a series of votes in favor of reforming the current filibuster... Continue Reading about Statement From Senator Blumenthal On Senate Filibuster Reform -
January 25, 2011
Statement From Senator Blumenthal On State Of The Union
(WASHINGTON, DC) – After President Obama’s State of the Union address, Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal released the following statement: “In this powerful... Continue Reading about Statement From Senator Blumenthal On State Of The Union -
January 18, 2011
Statement From Senator Blumenthal On The Passing Of Sargent Shriver
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Senator Blumenthal issued the following statement on the passing of Sargent Shriver: “Sargent Shriver epitomized the ideals of public... Continue Reading about Statement From Senator Blumenthal On The Passing Of Sargent Shriver -
January 18, 2011
Senator Blumenthal Calls For Swift Action to Level Playing Field for Connecticut Businesses, Workers
(Washington, DC) – Senator Richard Blumenthal today called for decisive action to level the playing field for American workers, urging Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner to... Continue Reading about Senator Blumenthal Calls For Swift Action to Level Playing Field for Connecticut Businesses, Workers -
January 17, 2011
Statement From Senator Blumenthal on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
(WASHINGTON, DC) – In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Senator Blumenthal issued the following statement: “Today, we reflect on the living memory of an... Continue Reading about Statement From Senator Blumenthal on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -
January 13, 2011
Senators Lieberman and Blumenthal Applaud Awarding of Additional LIHEAP Program Grant Funds
(Washington, D.C.) – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced additional grant funding for states, tribes, and territories under the Low Income... Continue Reading about Senators Lieberman and Blumenthal Applaud Awarding of Additional LIHEAP Program Grant Funds
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