Richard Blumenthal: “I introduced the GUARD VA Benefits Act in this Congress with Senator Boozman, Chairman Tester, Senator Graham.”

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.

It’s illogical, illegal, intolerable — and that’s in effect what the court found.

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.