Richard Blumenthal: “That number of eight may well grow. It may be only the tiny fractional tip of the iceberg of death that was caused by…”

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.”

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

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