Press Releases
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February 3, 2012
Blumenthal Applauds Komen for the Cure Decision to Restore Funding to Planned Parenthood
(Hartford, CT) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement in response to Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s decision to restore funding... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Komen for the Cure Decision to Restore Funding to Planned Parenthood -
February 2, 2012
Senators Blumenthal, Kirk Applaud Full Senate Adoption of Pension Revocation Amendment to STOCK Act
(Washington, DC) – United States Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today applauded the full Senate’s adoption of their... Continue Reading about Senators Blumenthal, Kirk Applaud Full Senate Adoption of Pension Revocation Amendment to STOCK Act -
February 1, 2012
Senators Blumenthal, Kirk Introduce Expanded Pension Revocation Amendment to STOCK Act
(Washington, DC) – United States Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today introduced an amendment to the Stop Trading on... Continue Reading about Senators Blumenthal, Kirk Introduce Expanded Pension Revocation Amendment to STOCK Act -
January 30, 2012
Blumenthal Continues Fight to End Elder Abuse with New Proposal
(Hartford, CT) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined seniors and social service professionals in Hartford today to announce his proposal to implement a comprehensive... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Continues Fight to End Elder Abuse with New Proposal -
January 26, 2012
Lieberman, Blumenthal, Courtney statement opposing new round of BRAC
WASHINGTON, DC – Senators Joe Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal and Congressman Joe Courtney – members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees, respectively... Continue Reading about Lieberman, Blumenthal, Courtney statement opposing new round of BRAC -
January 25, 2012
Blumenthal Statement on East Haven Mayor Maturo’s Remarks
(Washington, DC) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today on remarks made by East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo after the FBI arrested four law... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on East Haven Mayor Maturo’s Remarks -
January 24, 2012
Blumenthal Statement on State of the Union Address
***EDITOR’S NOTE: FOOTAGE OF BLUMENTHAL AVAILABLE ON PATHFIRE DMG AND FTP*** Slug: [Blumenthal State of the Union Address] 1. On the left side of the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on State of the Union Address -
(Washington, DC) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s decision to affirm the Affordable... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Decision to Ensure Full Preventative Care to Women
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January 19, 2012
FCC Respond to Blumenthal Call to Eliminate Sports Blackouts
(Hartford, CT) – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week agreed to a request made by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) that they allow the public to comment on... Continue Reading about FCC Respond to Blumenthal Call to Eliminate Sports Blackouts -
January 19, 2012
Blumenthal, DeLauro Call for Extension of Transit Benefit
(Hartford, CT) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today called on Congress to retroactively extend a federal, pre-tax... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, DeLauro Call for Extension of Transit Benefit -
January 19, 2012
Connecticut Delegation Announces Release of LIHEAP Funds
(Hartford, CT) – The Connecticut Congressional Delegation today announced the release of more than $19 million in additional support from the Low Income Home Energy... Continue Reading about Connecticut Delegation Announces Release of LIHEAP Funds -
(Hartford, CT) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today wrote to Zappos, an online shoe and apparel retailer, following a recent data security breach, to urge the company to... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges Zappos to Provide Credit Freeze and Monitoring for Customers
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January 18, 2012
Blumenthal Calls for Solution to Address Unsafe Medical Devices
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today called for strong action to protect patients from faulty medical devices that cause serious injury, suffering,... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Calls for Solution to Address Unsafe Medical Devices -
January 18, 2012
Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Dr. Mel Goldstein
(Hartford, CT) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today on the passing of Dr. Mel Goldstein: “Dr. Mel was a dear friend and great... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Passing of Dr. Mel Goldstein -
(Hartford, CT) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today made the following statement in response to the White House’s announcement that they will enforce regulations... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Disclosure of Drug Company Payments to Doctors
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January 16, 2012
Blumenthal Statement on Death of Judge Robert Satter
(Hartford, CT) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released this statement following the death of Superior Court Judge Robert Satter: “In my three and a half decades of courtroom... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Death of Judge Robert Satter -
January 12, 2012
Blumenthal Highlights Strategic Role of Military Working Dogs
(Hartford, CT) - Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) was joined by soldiers and National Guard officials in Hartford today to set forth bipartisan measures to significantly improve... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Highlights Strategic Role of Military Working Dogs -
(Hartford, CT) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Congressmen John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) today announced that Pratt & Whitney has secured a... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Larson, Courtney Announce $194 Million Contract for Pratt & Whitney
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January 5, 2012
Blumenthal Statement on New U.S. Defense Strategy
(Hartford, CT) – Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the strategic guidance on military strategy offered by Secretary of Defense... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on New U.S. Defense Strategy -
(Hartford, CT) - Today, the Connecticut Congressional Delegation announced over $51 million dollars in disaster relief funds for the Connecticut Department of Transportation... Continue Reading about Congressional Delegation Announces $51 Million for CT Disaster Relief