Richard Blumenthal: “Some schools are rolling in money, as a result of this, almost, $20 billion industry.”

“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.”

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

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.