Press Releases
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(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) filed an amicus, or... Continue Reading about SENATORS BLUMENTHAL, WHITEHOUSE, COONS, AND HIRONO FILE AMICUS BRIEF URGING COURT TO UPHOLD PRESIDENT OBAMA’S IMMIGRATION EXECUTIVE ACTIONS
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(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the announcement that key parameters have been developed for a Joint... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Framework For Iran Nuclear Program Deal
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(Hartford, CT) –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led Connecticut advocates today in calling for federal legislation to require the labeling of genetically engineered... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Advocates Seek Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods
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CONNECTICUT DELEGATION URGES THE PRESIDENT TO GRANT CONNECTICUT A PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER DECLARATION FROM BLIZZARD IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR (Hartford, CT) - The Connecticut... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Urges the President to Grant Connecticut a Presidential Disaster Declaration From Blizzard in January of This Year
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(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led housing advocates today in announcing legislation to permanently extend critical protections for renters living... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces the Permanently Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2015
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March 30, 2015
Blumenthal, Durbin Applaud GNC's Agreement to Adopt Stricter Testing Methods, Safety Requirements on Supplements
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) issued the following statement following GNC’s agreement to implement... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Durbin Applaud GNC's Agreement to Adopt Stricter Testing Methods, Safety Requirements on Supplements -
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) this week helped to lead introduction of the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act - a bill to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Leads Bill to Crack Down on Predatory Lending Practices
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(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Cory A. Booker (D-N.J) with U.S. Representatives James P. McGovern (D-Mass.) and Jerrold Nadler... Continue Reading about Senators Blumenthal, Booker with Representatives McGovern, Nadler, Urge Secretary Foxx To Re-Evaluate DOT Study on Impact of Commercial Trucks on Nation’s Roads, Highways
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March 26, 2015
Blumenthal Introduces Amendment To Senate Budget That Would Improve Care And Benefits For Veterans
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)—Ranking Member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs—offered an amendment to the Budget... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Amendment To Senate Budget That Would Improve Care And Benefits For Veterans -
March 26, 2015
Blumenthal, Markey Introduce Legislation to Require Used Car Dealers to Repair Safety Defects, Recalls Before Selling
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced legislation to ensure used vehicles containing recalled, unsafe... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Markey Introduce Legislation to Require Used Car Dealers to Repair Safety Defects, Recalls Before Selling -
March 26, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Opposition to Extending Deadline for Implementation of Life-Saving, Rail Safety Technology
(Washington, DC) - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, voted against moving the Railroad... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Opposition to Extending Deadline for Implementation of Life-Saving, Rail Safety Technology -
March 24, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Department of Veterans Affairs Change 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... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Department of Veterans Affairs Change to Veterans Choice Program -
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the National Football League’s (NFL) announcement that it will suspend... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On NFL Decision To Suspend Blackout Rule For 2015 Season
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March 23, 2015
Blumenthal Calls for Crude-By-Rail Safety Investments
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today led a letter with 22 other Senators calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to support robust... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls for Crude-By-Rail Safety Investments -
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx, urging the DOT to review... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges DOT to Review Guardrail Ruling after Controversial, Flawed Testing
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(Washington, DC) – This week, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined his Senate colleague Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) in introducing legislation to expand and improve... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize Export-Import Bank
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(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruled that BMW violated the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on FTC Settlement with BMW Over Conditioned Warranty Coverage
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March 18, 2015
Blumenthal Statement On White House Nominees For Health And IT Leadership Positions At Department Of Veterans Affairs
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, released the following statement after the White House... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On White House Nominees For Health And IT Leadership Positions At Department Of Veterans Affairs -
March 18, 2015
Isakson, Blumenthal Demand Answers, Accountability for Skyrocketing Denver VA Construction Costs
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs,... Continue Reading about Isakson, Blumenthal Demand Answers, Accountability for Skyrocketing Denver VA Construction Costs -
March 18, 2015
Blumenthal, Durbin, Feinstein to FDA: Use Existing Authority To Protect Consumers From Contaminated Dietary Supplement
(Washington, DC) – In response to confirmed reports that international shipments of a popular dietary supplement contained hidden and potentially harmful contaminants, U.S.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Durbin, Feinstein to FDA: Use Existing Authority To Protect Consumers From Contaminated Dietary Supplement