Richard Blumenthal: “I want to begin by thanking you, Madam Chairman, for your courage over many years, your consistent advocacy for this…”

This disaster declaration is a strong step toward bringing federal aid to Connecticut following severe floods last month.

I am thrilled that this $584,250 in federal funding will allow for 1,510 additional final resting places for Connecticut veterans, ensuring families have options for their loved ones for years to come.

Despite my bipartisan amendment to increase conference access, the legislation still does not adequately promote vigorous competition among teams and conferences and instead preserves the exclusive club of the current Power Four membership…

“After all those horrific deaths and public outcry, we were told DHS was going to change,” he said. “Again and again, those promises were proven false.”