Richard Blumenthal: “I want to thank Senator Grassley for his shared interest in the Thompson Federal Prison.”

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

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

It’s illogical, illegal, intolerable — and that’s in effect what the court found.

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.