Richard Blumenthal: “In effect, this law basically enforces the Constitution.”

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.

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…

It fails to provide for adequate enforcement.