Richard Blumenthal

Blumenthal Hails New FAA Consumer Provisions

By Christian Carter • Nov 21, 2018
Ted S. Warren / AP

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut says there are new consumer provisions in place that will help protect holiday travelers against travel delays, lost luggage and unexpected fees. He says consumers have rights and they should know them.

Blumenthal 'Blue Water Navy' Bill Would Extend Benefits To Vietnam, Korea Veterans

By • Nov 13, 2018
Jae C. Hong / AP

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut wants the Senate to pass legislation that would compensate Vietnam War veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange while serving off the coast of Vietnam. The legislation, co-sponsored by Blumenthal, is called the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act.

Blumenthal-DeLauro Bill Would Aid Homeowners With Storm Clean-Up Costs

By • Oct 10, 2018
Christian Carter / WSHU

U. S. Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut have introduced a bill that would allow FEMA to help homeowners pay to clean up debris on their property caused by extreme weather conditions.  

Blumenthal Talks Anti-Opioid Bill On New Haven Green

By • Oct 9, 2018
Sait Serkan Gurbuz / AP

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut says a $1.5 billion opioid bill will help prevent outbreaks like the one that caused more than a hundred overdoses in New Haven in August.

Democratic Reactions To Kavanaugh Developments Swift And Scathing

By , & • Oct 4, 2018
Carolyn Kaster / AP

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut says Judge Brett Kavanaugh is the most dangerous nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court in his lifetime. He said this in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor Thursday afternoon.

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