Press Releases
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July 16, 2014
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces Recruitment And Retention Safer Grant For Connecticut Fire Chiefs Association
(Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Congressional delegation today announced a $1.2 million federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Recruitment and... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces Recruitment And Retention Safer Grant For Connecticut Fire Chiefs Association -
July 16, 2014
Blumenthal, Murphy, Himes Announce Federal Grant To The Town Of Trumbull Emergency Management Services
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Congressman Jim Himes (D-4) today announced a $72,000 federal grant to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Himes Announce Federal Grant To The Town Of Trumbull Emergency Management Services -
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement on the merger of Lorillard and Reynolds American tobacco companies.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Lorillard-Reynolds American Merger
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(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released a letter to Hobby Lobby CEO David Green calling on Hobby Lobby to adhere to Connecticut law and offer its... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls on Hobby Lobby To Adhere To Connecticut Law and Offer Manchester And East Haven Employees Contraceptive Coverage
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July 11, 2014
Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces Federal Grant For New Pumper Truck For State Fire Training Academy
(Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Congressional delegation today announced a $488,750 federal grant for the State Fire Training Academy to purchase a pumper truck to replace... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation Announces Federal Grant For New Pumper Truck For State Fire Training Academy -
July 9, 2014
Blumenthal, Murphy Offer Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act As Amendment To Sportsmen Bill
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) offered the Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act as an... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Offer Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act As Amendment To Sportsmen Bill -
July 9, 2014
Following Supreme Court Hobby Lobby Decision, Blumenthal, Murphy Co-Sponsor Legislative Fix To Protect Women’s Health
(Washington, D.C.) — In the wake of the Supreme Court Hobby Lobby decision, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) co-sponsored... Continue Reading about Following Supreme Court Hobby Lobby Decision, Blumenthal, Murphy Co-Sponsor Legislative Fix To Protect Women’s Health -
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released a letter today to Acting Veterans Affairs Secretary Sloan Gibson seeking an explanation of new data... Continue Reading about New VA Data Shows Tripling Of Wait Times For Connecticut Health System
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(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced today that, at his urging, Amtrak has agreed to expand its existing 15 percent Veterans Advantage discount to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Announces Amtrak To Expand Discounts To Veterans
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(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) stopped by a Target store in North Haven, CT and bought his favorite candy to commend Target Corporation on... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Shops At Target To Commend Corporation On New No-Guns Policy
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(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led the Connecticut Congressional delegation and members of the New York delegation today in issuing a letter to... Continue Reading about Connecticut Congressional Delegation, Members Of New York Delegation Call For Repeal Of Law Compelling Sale Of Plum Island, Enabling Preservation Of Environmental Treasure
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(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today announced new, comprehensive legislation to enforce and enhance rail safety following a series of high profile rail... Continue Reading about Blumenthal To Introduce Comprehensive Legislation To Enforce And Enhance Rail Safety Following Series Of High Profile Catastrophes And Disruptions
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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and ten additional U.S. Senators called on Secretary of Education... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Ten Other Senators Urge Education Department To Protect Students While Continuing Oversight Of Corinthian, Other For-Profit Colleges
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(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced the Medicare Advantage Participant Bill of Rights Act, legislation that... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Brown Introduce Legislation To Protect Seniors From Losing Their Doctors
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June 26, 2014
Blumenthal, Murphy, Himes Announce Federal Grant For Norwalk Firefighter Escape Systems
(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Congressman Jim Himes (D-4) today announced a $158,598 federal grant for the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Himes Announce Federal Grant For Norwalk Firefighter Escape Systems -
June 26, 2014
Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney Announce Federal Grant For North Thompsonville Fire Department Breathing Apparatuses
(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Congressman Joe Courtney (D-2) today announced a $231,330 federal grant to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Courtney Announce Federal Grant For North Thompsonville Fire Department Breathing Apparatuses -
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal today released the following statement after the Senate passed the bipartisan Workforce Investment Opportunity... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Senate Passage Of Workplace Investment Opportunity Act
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(Washington, DC) – Tomorrow, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and the Connecticut State Society, will host the first annual... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Connecticut State Society To Host “Discover Connecticut” Reception In D.C. Showcasing Connecticut’s Specialty Food Producers, Breweries, Tourist Attractions, Other Businesses
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June 23, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On Allegations Of Wrongdoing, Whistleblower Retaliation By VA Medical Inspector
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement in response to a news report alleging that there has been widespread... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Allegations Of Wrongdoing, Whistleblower Retaliation By VA Medical Inspector -
June 20, 2014
Blumenthal Statement On FDA Decision To Extend Public Comment Period On Tobacco Deeming Regulations
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to extend the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On FDA Decision To Extend Public Comment Period On Tobacco Deeming Regulations