Press Releases
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September 13, 2013
Senators Call On Treasury Secretary To Sanction Russian Banks That Are Helping Syrian Regime
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today called on Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to... Continue Reading about Senators Call On Treasury Secretary To Sanction Russian Banks That Are Helping Syrian Regime -
September 12, 2013
In Senate Floor Speech, Blumenthal Touts Jobs, Economic Impact Of Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Legislation
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor calling on his colleagues to pass the Energy Savings and Industrial... Continue Reading about In Senate Floor Speech, Blumenthal Touts Jobs, Economic Impact Of Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Legislation -
September 12, 2013
Blumenthal Statement On CFPB’s Action To Protect Employees From Predatory Payroll Card Practices
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released new guidance... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On CFPB’s Action To Protect Employees From Predatory Payroll Card Practices -
September 10, 2013
Blumenthal Statement On President Obama’s Speech About Syria
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s speech on... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On President Obama’s Speech About Syria -
September 5, 2013
Durbin, Blumenthal, Harkin, Carper, Markey Warn Against Dangers Of E-Cigs After CDC Releases Data Showing An Increase In Use Among Youth
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) warned against... Continue Reading about Durbin, Blumenthal, Harkin, Carper, Markey Warn Against Dangers Of E-Cigs After CDC Releases Data Showing An Increase In Use Among Youth -
September 4, 2013
Blumenthal Statement On Obama Administration’s Decision To Extend Federal Benefits To Same-Sex Spouses Of Veterans
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after the Obama Administration announced that it will extend federal... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Obama Administration’s Decision To Extend Federal Benefits To Same-Sex Spouses Of Veterans -
September 3, 2013
Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro Announce $10 Million For New Haven State Street Station
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-3) announced today the award of a $10 million... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, DeLauro Announce $10 Million For New Haven State Street Station -
August 31, 2013
Blumenthal Statement On Syria
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today regarding President Obama’s remarks on Syria: “I'm pleased... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Syria -
August 30, 2013
Blumenthal And Delauro Call For Immediate Cancellation Of Rosoboronexport Helicopter Contract Following New Allegations Of Wrongdoing
(Hartford, CT) –U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-3) issued a joint statement today calling for immediate cancellation of the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal And Delauro Call For Immediate Cancellation Of Rosoboronexport Helicopter Contract Following New Allegations Of Wrongdoing -
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today in response to the Vice President’s... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy Statement On New Executive Actions To Reduce Gun Violence
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(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released the following statement after the United States Attorney’s Office and the Federal Bureau of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Reiterates Calls For Further Strengthening Animal Fighting Laws After 367 Animals Are Rescued, 10 Suspects Arrested In Multi-State Dog Fighting Raid
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August 21, 2013
Blumenthal Reiterates Call For Special Advocate In Fisa Courts In Light Of Unlawful NSA Collection Of Electronic Communications
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement in response to news reports that the National Security Agency unlawfully... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Reiterates Call For Special Advocate In Fisa Courts In Light Of Unlawful NSA Collection Of Electronic Communications -
August 16, 2013
Blumenthal Statement On NSA Privacy Abuses
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after new reports revealed that the National Security Agency (NSA) has abused... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On NSA Privacy Abuses -
August 15, 2013
Blumenthal Statement On DOD Military Sexual Assault Directive, New Measures To Protect Victims
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Chuck Hagel sent a directive... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On DOD Military Sexual Assault Directive, New Measures To Protect Victims -
August 15, 2013
Blumenthal Statement On Bureau Of Prisons Decision To Temporarily Suspend Transfer Of Female Inmates From FCI Danbury
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) released the following statement after the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) agreed to temporarily suspend the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Bureau Of Prisons Decision To Temporarily Suspend Transfer Of Female Inmates From FCI Danbury -
August 15, 2013
Blumenthal Joins Norwich Veteran, Yale Law Clinic In Calling For Immediate Action To Extend Same Equal Rights To Veteran Couples
(Hartford, CT) – Following Wednesday’s announcement that the Department of Defense will grant equal rights and benefits to all military couples currently serving, U.S.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Joins Norwich Veteran, Yale Law Clinic In Calling For Immediate Action To Extend Same Equal Rights To Veteran Couples -
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after President Obama announced the he would support appointing a special... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds President Obama’s Support For Special Advocate In FISA Courts
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August 8, 2013
Blumenthal Delivers Major Policy Address At Harvard Law School On Legislation To Reform FISA Courts
(Boston, MA) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) delivered a major policy address at Harvard Law School on legislation he’s proposed to reform the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Delivers Major Policy Address At Harvard Law School On Legislation To Reform FISA Courts -
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today regarding news that the Department of Defense is considering several new... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Issues Statement Regarding News That Department Of Defense Is Considering New Measures To Improve Its Response To Military Sexual Assault
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(Hartford, CT) - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement today regarding new revelations of email surveillance by the National Security... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Issues Statement Following New Revelations Of NSA Email Surveillance