Richard Blumenthal: “Overall, I see the funding request for fiscal year 2013 for JIEDDO has been decreased by $540 million.”

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.

Sen. Blackburn and I will fight as long and hard as necessary to pass this bill.

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.