Richard Blumenthal: “This letter provides the requested follow-up to your question to me at the July 17, 2014 Senate Subcommittee Hearing.”

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

“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.”

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.

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