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Richard Blumenthal

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Richard Blumenthal is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Connecticut since 2011. A member of the Democratic Party, Blumenthal has focused on issues such as consumer protection, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his tenure. He previously served as the Attorney General of Connecticut from 1991 to 2011, where he gained recognition for his advocacy on behalf of consumers and his efforts to hold corporations accountable. Blumenthal has been an active voice in the Senate, participating in various committees and addressing key national issues.

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Mar 5, 2025

It's a shameful betrayal, and veterans will pay the price for their unforgivable corruption, incompetence, and immorality.

newsweek.com
Mar 5, 2025

By intentionally concealing from Congress the full list of contracts cancelled, Collins makes clear his intentions to use these terminated services as numbers for his press release, with zero regard for veterans.

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Mar 4, 2025

Their plan prioritizes private sector profits over veterans' care, balancing the budget on the backs of those who served.

commondreams.org
Mar 4, 2025

Congress worked in a bipartisan manner to pass the PACT Act and equip VA with the tools and resources needed to serve more veterans than ever.

commondreams.org
Mar 3, 2025

Donald Trump is going to be the spectacle.

cnn.com
Mar 3, 2025

It smacks of an ambush, that JD Vance knew what he was doing...

newsweek.com
Mar 3, 2025

I am proposing that we actually impose some guardrails on the president of the United States, requiring an explanation, at the very least, some explanation for why pardon has been accorded, and some notice to the prosecutors.

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Feb 27, 2025

What Trump demonstrated is weakness, pathetic abandonment of an ally who has been bleeding and dying.

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Feb 27, 2025

There is a through line in Donald Trump's foreign policy, which is always sycophancy to Putin.

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Feb 27, 2025

It was demanding, groveling, and the kind of belittling and bullying that occurred there, I think is absolutely shameful for the president and the vice president of United States.

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Feb 26, 2025

If carried out, these cuts will harm veterans and taxpayers for years to come.

newsweek.com
Feb 26, 2025

These contracts allow VA to recruit & retain doctors, inform vets about their earned benefits, & perform safety inspections at VA medical facilities.

msnbc.com
Feb 25, 2025

Doug Collins continues to put the interests of veterans last with additional indiscriminate firings of VA employees who serve veterans, including patient-facing employees.

newsweek.com
Feb 19, 2025

This vote will haunt anyone who votes for him. They will rue the day they did it.

apnews.com
Feb 19, 2025

I am absolutely sure of this one thing: this vote will haunt anyone who votes for him.

apnews.com
Feb 16, 2025

With this legislation, we work to stop addiction and save lives.

nbcnews.com
Feb 16, 2025

The growing legalization of sports betting coupled with the ability to place bets from your phone whenever you want have created the perfect storm for gambling addiction — resulting in a severe public health crisis.

nbcnews.com
Feb 16, 2025

There's really no effective oversight of baby products before they're used by your infant.

cbsnews.com
Feb 14, 2025

Make no mistake — Trump is looking to fire probationary employees because it is easy, not because it is good for veterans or cost-effective.

cbsnews.com
Feb 13, 2025

The directive was deeply frightening.

newsweek.com
Feb 13, 2025

It hardly seems like the type of reliable vehicle the State Department would choose for this contract absent a heavy thumb on the scale.

cbsnews.com
Feb 13, 2025

The State Department's intent to purchase armored Cybertrucks suggests the conflicts of interest inherent in Mr. Musk's installation of his cronies throughout the government are not being adequately managed and, in fact, are increasing by…

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Feb 13, 2025

Mr. Musk's dual roles pose conflicts of interest so obvious that they hardly require explanation.

cbsnews.com
Feb 11, 2025

There will be times — if history is any guide — that the president will ask you to do things that are illegal or immoral. I need to be sure that you're willing to say 'no' to the president of the United States when he does it.

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