Richard Blumenthal: “This illustrates a systemic and structural challenge that we have.”

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

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.

“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.”

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