Press Releases
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May 29, 2012
Blumenthal, Murphy Launch 2nd Annual Connecticut Manufacturing Survey, Examine Sector's Needs In State
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Congressman Chris Murphy (D-CT) launched their second annual survey of Connecticut manufacturers,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Launch 2nd Annual Connecticut Manufacturing Survey, Examine Sector's Needs In State -
(Washington, DC) – Today, the United States Senate passed the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA), landmark legislation that ensures the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Hails Senate Passage Of The FDA Safety And Innovation Act, Highlights Key Consumer Provisions He Introduced
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(Washington, DC) – Today, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Jon Tester (D-MT) introduced legislation to extend the amount... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Mikulski, Murray, And Tester Introduce Legislation To Extend Time For Military Survivors To Make Key Investment Decisions
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May 24, 2012
Connecticut Senators On Committee Passage Of NDAA
(Washington, DC) Senators Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), strongly supported the Senate Armed Services Committee’s approval on Thursday... Continue Reading about Connecticut Senators On Committee Passage Of NDAA -
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced legislation to affirm the existing rights of service members to hold predatory lenders accountable... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Legislation To Strengthen Remedies In The Military Lending Act
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(Washington, DC) – Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke on floor of the Senate about the importance of addressing the drug shortage crisis in the FDA Safety and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls For Passage Of Key Measures To Prevent Drug Shortages And Save Lives, Speaks About Connecticut Residents
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(Hartford, CT) – Pointing to a recently released Mother’s Day economic report, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) cited the persistent pay gap between men and women... Continue Reading about Blumenthal: Paycheck Fairness Helps Women, Families, Economy
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(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today announced his introduction of S.3081, the Tobacco Tax Equity Act, to close a loophole in the tax code that allow... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Introduces Legislation To Close Tobacco Loophole
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(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Congressman John Larson (CT-1) announced $575,000 in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Larson Announce $575,000 To Fight Housing Discrimination In Connecticut
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May 10, 2012
Lieberman, Blumenthal, Larson Announce $5.5 Million For West Hartford Storm Debris Removal
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined Congressman John Larson (CT-1) today in announcing $5.5 million in federal... Continue Reading about Lieberman, Blumenthal, Larson Announce $5.5 Million For West Hartford Storm Debris Removal -
(Washington, DC) – Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) issued the following statement praising President Obama’s comments on same-sex marriage: “I am pleased... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds President Obama's Comments On Same-Sex Marriage
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(Boston, MA) – Today, one of Senator Richard Blumenthal’s (D-CT) Constituent Liaisons, Grady Keefe, won this year’s Congressman John Joseph Moakley Award for... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Staffer Awarded Moakley Award For Exemplary Public Service
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(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senators Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined Congressmen Jim Himes (CT-4) and Chris Murphy (CT-5) today in announcing... Continue Reading about Delegation Members Announce $1.1 Million To Help Disadvantaged Students In Connecticut Pursue A College Education
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To express your support to Senator Blumenthal for the Password Protection Act click here! (Washington DC) – Today, Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chuck Schumer... Continue Reading about Senators And Congressmen Introduce Password Protection Act Of 2012
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WASHINGTON—Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) expressed concern about the findings of a study released... Continue Reading about Senators Respond to New Data on Tobacco Tax Loophole
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(Hartford, CT) –The Connecticut Congressional delegation today called on federal authorities to investigate complaints of potentially deceptive and misleading practices being... Continue Reading about Delegation Calls For Federal Investigation Of Charity Claiming To Help Veterans
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April 30, 2012
Blumenthal, Lieberman Hopeful Two Mail Processing Plants In Connecticut Will Remain Open As A Result Of Senate Vote
(Washington DC) - Senator Richard Blumenthal and Joe Lieberman said Monday that Connecticut’s two mail processing plants – located in Stamford and... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Lieberman Hopeful Two Mail Processing Plants In Connecticut Will Remain Open As A Result Of Senate Vote -
April 27, 2012
Blumenthal Calls For Strengthening And Renewal Of Laws Protecting Women Against Domestic Violence
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), one day after Senate passage of S.1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (VAWA), called on House... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls For Strengthening And Renewal Of Laws Protecting Women Against Domestic Violence -
April 27, 2012
Blumenthal Applauds Administration Order To End Deceptive Practices By Educational Institutions Targeting Veterans, Service Members
(Hartford, CT) – Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) praised President Obama’s executive order requiring colleges to provide more transparent information about... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Administration Order To End Deceptive Practices By Educational Institutions Targeting Veterans, Service Members -
April 26, 2012
Senators Call On Backpage To End Human Trafficking Through Adult Services Advertising
(Washington DC) – Senators Blumenthal (D-CT), Kirk (R-IL), Cornyn (R-TX), Whitehouse (D-RI), Rubio (R-FL), Lieberman (I-CT), Cantwell (D-WA), and Gillibrand (D-NY) today... Continue Reading about Senators Call On Backpage To End Human Trafficking Through Adult Services Advertising