Richard Blumenthal: “I have seen their destructive effect on families, on communities, on our society.”

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.

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.

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