Richard Blumenthal: “But right now, this system, as the Senator from Texas said so well, is broken in fundamental and disastrous ways.”

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.

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

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

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