Press Releases
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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 -
October 29, 2013
Blumenthal Encourages CT Fire Departments To Apply For Assistance To Firefighter Grant Program
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today encouraged Connecticut fire departments to apply for federal assistance through the Federal Emergency... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Encourages CT Fire Departments To Apply For Assistance To Firefighter Grant Program -
October 28, 2013
Blumenthal, Murphy, 37 Other Senators Urge Congressional Negotiators To Reject Cuts To Critical Snap Program
(Washington, DC) – Ahead of the first public meeting of the Senate and House 2013 Farm Bill conference committee members on Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, 37 Other Senators Urge Congressional Negotiators To Reject Cuts To Critical Snap Program