Richard Blumenthal: “Will you make it your policy and practice that, that movie, among other training aids, is seen by all of the commanders?”

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

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.

“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.”

It fails to provide for adequate enforcement.