Richard Blumenthal: “I want to yield to the Ranking Member, my friend Senator Nelson, for some remarks because he has to leave to go to a…”

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.

I am thrilled that this $584,250 in federal funding will allow for 1,510 additional final resting places for Connecticut veterans, ensuring families have options for their loved ones for years to come.

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…