Richard Blumenthal: “I have been impressed by the complete inadequacy of the federal response to fellow Americans there.”

There’s no excuse for this administration disobeying the law and withholding this funding.

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.

“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.”