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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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Sep 16, 2024

I have been a long-standing advocate of protection for whistleblowers.

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Sep 16, 2024

We must ensure that our government remains trustworthy and effective.

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Jun 20, 2024

As the leader said, we have made significant progress in resolving outstanding issues. This work is hard, but I think it is, without doubt, that we are closer under his leadership. I also thank my partner in this effort, Senator Blackburn…

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Jun 13, 2024

The Supreme Court today struck down the Trump-era federal ban on bump stocks

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Jun 13, 2024

The families, I think will continue to pursue not only assets but also justice insofar as they are seeking to not silence him necessarily but deprive him of the huge system and set of assets that he uses to broadcast this stuff

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Jun 13, 2024

But the Connecticut families whom I know sought to shut down that operation Infowars and free speech systems

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Jun 13, 2024

The families have been through a really tough week, I will say. I've talked to a number of them because their children would have graduated this week from high school

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Jun 5, 2024

On June 3, 2024, I was unable to cast a vote on rollcall vote No. 183, the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Christopher T. Hanson, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years…

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Jun 5, 2024

We need to treat this crisis like a national emergency. We need to give it the urgency that Americans should feel as a Nation, in effect, under attack.

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Jun 5, 2024

We need to treat this crisis like a national emergency. We need to give it the urgency that Americans should feel as a Nation, in effect, under attack.

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Jun 5, 2024

The threats we face in cyberspace are evolving and require our immediate attention.

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Jun 4, 2024

We need to treat this crisis like a national emergency. We need to give it the urgency that Americans should feel as a Nation, in effect, under attack.

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May 23, 2024

Thank you. My time has expired. This area is of great interest to me and very important in the State of Connecticut.

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May 23, 2024

That would provide a stronger deterrent as well as remedies for the individuals who may be suffering unfairly or painfully in facilities that are not doing their job right.

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May 23, 2024

I understand your point about the need for independence so you can speak out.

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May 23, 2024

Thank you. My time has expired. This area is of great interest to me and very important in the State of Connecticut.

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May 23, 2024

That would provide a stronger deterrent as well as remedies for the individuals who may be suffering unfairly or painfully in facilities that are not doing their job right.

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May 23, 2024

I understand your point about the need for independence so you can speak out.

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May 22, 2024

Thank you. My time has expired. This area is of great interest to me and very important in the State of Connecticut.

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May 22, 2024

That would provide a stronger deterrent as well as remedies for the individuals who may be suffering unfairly or painfully in facilities that are not doing their job right.

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May 22, 2024

I understand your point about the need for independence so you can speak out.

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May 1, 2024

Are we making any progress? I know the numbers are still too high. How do you feel about how the VA's doing?

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May 1, 2024

Thank you, again, for the work that you're doing, particularly on women's healthcare in the VA.

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May 1, 2024

If you could let me know about events that you're planning in Connecticut----

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