Richard Blumenthal: “I want to thank you personally for having this hearing.”

After all the years I’ve spent working on this issue, I could never for one minute trust the NCAA to police itself.

It fails to provide for adequate enforcement.

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.

Long-term unemployment is devastating for someone’s financial security, future job opportunities, and overall wellbeing—and it can take a toll on our economy as well.