Richard Blumenthal: “Twenty-two veterans every day in this country, the strongest, best country in the history of the world, commit suicide.”

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

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…

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.