Press Releases
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Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) applauded job creating provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act and the Protecting Americans... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Applauds Passage of Job-Creating Omnibus and Tax-Extender Legislation
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(Hartford, CT) – In a letter to UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today urged the company to continue its participation in the... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges UnitedHealthcare to Continue Participation in ACA Exchanges
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Committee hearing on Tuesday will review experiences of veterans transitioning out of the military, interagency cooperation “It is our belief that the right time to start... Continue Reading about Blumenthal and Senate Veterans’ Committee Colleagues Call for Increased Collaboration Between VA, Defense Department to Strengthen Support for Servicemembers Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life
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December 8, 2015
Sens. Blumenthal, Shaheen, Bennet, Reps DeGette and Slaughter, Introduce Resolutions Condemning Violence Against Women’s Health Providers and Patients
Attack at Colorado Springs Planned Parenthood and recent increase in violent attacks and threats against women’s health care centers follow growing use of extreme rhetoric... Continue Reading about Sens. Blumenthal, Shaheen, Bennet, Reps DeGette and Slaughter, Introduce Resolutions Condemning Violence Against Women’s Health Providers and Patients -
December 8, 2015
Blumenthal Urges Senate to Renew 9/11 Health Programs
Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement, urging his Senate colleagues to immediately pass permanent renewal of... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Urges Senate to Renew 9/11 Health Programs -
November 25, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Pfizer-Allergan Merger
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the merger between Pfizer, Inc. and Allergan: “I am concerned that... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Pfizer-Allergan Merger -
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after the Center for Disease Control (CDC) released the results of a study on... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on New CDC Report on E-Cigarette Use Among Adults
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October 28, 2015
Blumenthal, Murphy, Himes Congratulate Bridgeport for Receiving RWJF Culture of Health Prize
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Congressman Jim Himes (D-4) today congratulated the city of Bridgeport for... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Murphy, Himes Congratulate Bridgeport for Receiving RWJF Culture of Health Prize -
“One health care expert has claimed that this could make the saline solution shortage the most expensive drug shortage in U.S. history.” “Rising healthcare costs... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Lee, Klobuchar, Hatch Urge FTC to Investigate Antitrust Violations Connected to IV Solution Shortages, Increasing Costs of Hospital Operations and Patient Care
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September 22, 2015
Blumenthal Reiterates Call for Intense Scrutiny of Health Insurance Mergers at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
Consumers choice would decrease, premiums could rise if DOJ approves Aetna-Humana and Anthem-Cigna mergers “I’m deeply trouble by the evidence that shows that neither... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Reiterates Call for Intense Scrutiny of Health Insurance Mergers at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing -
July 24, 2015
Blumenthal Statement on Anthem-Cigna Merger
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on today’s announcement that Anthem, Inc. will acquire Cigna Corp., a merger... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on Anthem-Cigna Merger -
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on CVS Health Corporation’s decision to cease its involvement with the U.S.... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement on CVS Decision to End Membership with U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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April 17, 2015
Sens. Blumenthal, Moran and Reps. Benishek, Honda, Esty Introduce Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and U.S. Representatives Dan Benishek, M.D. (R-Mich.), Mike Honda (D-Calif.) and... Continue Reading about Sens. Blumenthal, Moran and Reps. Benishek, Honda, Esty Introduce Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2015 -
April 7, 2014
Senators Call on FTC and FDA to Protect Consumers from False Advertising Claims by E-Cigarette Makers
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tom Harkin (D-IA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH)... Continue Reading about Senators Call on FTC and FDA to Protect Consumers from False Advertising Claims by E-Cigarette Makers -
December 30, 2013
Blumenthal Files Amicus Brief Supporting Medical Associations In Lawsuit Against UHG
(Hartford, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) filed an amicus brief in support of the Fairfield County Medical Association and Hartford County Medical... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Files Amicus Brief Supporting Medical Associations In Lawsuit Against UHG -
December 20, 2013
Blumenthal, Delauro, Larson, Courtney, Himes, Esty Call On UHG To Reinstate Ct MedicareAdvantage Providers During Appeals Process
(Washington, DC) – In a letter to United HealthGroup (UHG), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3), John Larson (D-CT-1), Joe... Continue Reading about Blumenthal, Delauro, Larson, Courtney, Himes, Esty Call On UHG To Reinstate Ct MedicareAdvantage Providers During Appeals Process -
December 17, 2013
Blumenthal Statement On Announcement Of Healthcare.Gov CEO
(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement in response to the Administration’s announcement Tuesday that former... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Announcement Of Healthcare.Gov CEO -
December 6, 2013
Blumenthal Statement On Federal Court Decision To Issue Preliminary Injunction Against UnitedHealth Group
(Hartford, CT) – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement after a federal court judge in Connecticut issued a preliminary... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Federal Court Decision To Issue Preliminary Injunction Against UnitedHealth Group -
November 27, 2013
CT Congressional Delegation Urges CMS To Be More Flexible With Enrollment Periods, Strengthen Standards For Medicare Advantage Plans For UHG Enrollees
(Hartford, CT) – In a letter to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Connecticut Congressional Delegation today urged the agency to be more flexible... Continue Reading about CT Congressional Delegation Urges CMS To Be More Flexible With Enrollment Periods, Strengthen Standards For Medicare Advantage Plans For UHG Enrollees -
(Hartford, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today released the following statement regarding the state’s decision to forgo the President’s recent... Continue Reading about Blumenthal Statement On Connecticut Decision On Affordable Care Act Option