Richard Blumenthal: “I am very hopeful that the VA will support this bill. I think the failure to do so will send a message unnecessarily and…”

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.

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.

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…