Richard Blumenthal: “Thanks, Mr. Chairman. I want to ask about a topic that, or an issue that may seem kind of elementary.”

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

Despite my bipartisan amendment to increase conference access, the legislation still does not adequately promote vigorous competition among teams and conferences and instead preserves the exclusive club of the current Power Four membership…

There’s no excuse for this administration disobeying the law and withholding this funding.

It fails to provide for adequate enforcement.