Richard Blumenthal: “I noticed that in your testimony, S. 1040, prohibiting smoking on the premises of any veterans facility, VHA facility…”

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.

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

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…