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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 19, 2024

They know it is happening. They could stop it.

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Sep 19, 2024

I wrote a letter to 10 of the largest Bitcoin ATM operators on their failures to prevent elder scams.

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Sep 19, 2024

I wrote a letter to 10 of the largest Bitcoin ATM operators on their failures to prevent elder scams.

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Sep 18, 2024

They know it is happening. They could stop it.

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Sep 18, 2024

The principle of accountability, I think, is very important.

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Sep 18, 2024

I wrote a letter to 10 of the largest Bitcoin ATM operators on their failures to prevent elder scams.

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Sep 18, 2024

Half of our job on topics that involve scams is to educate, enlighten, and warn people.

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Sep 17, 2024

I have introduced the Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act, which aims to strengthen the safeguards.

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Sep 17, 2024

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

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Sep 17, 2024

I have been tremendously impressed over the years by the dedication, whether it is in Puerto Rico after the hurricanes there or in Connecticut or elsewhere in the country, by the dedication of our civil service employees.

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Sep 17, 2024

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

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Sep 17, 2024

I have been tremendously impressed over the years by the dedication, whether it is in Puerto Rico after the hurricanes there or in Connecticut or elsewhere in the country, by the dedication of our civil service employees.

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Sep 17, 2024

actions speak louder than words. Actions always speak louder than words. For all their words, our Republican colleagues have acted today in a way that will speak for years and longer. It will speak to Lisa, a constituent of mine in…

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Sep 17, 2024

I have introduced the Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act, which aims to strengthen the safeguards.

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Sep 16, 2024

We must ensure that our government remains trustworthy and effective.

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Sep 16, 2024

I have introduced the Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act, which aims to strengthen the safeguards.

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Sep 16, 2024

I have been tremendously impressed over the years by the dedication, whether it is in Puerto Rico after the hurricanes there or in Connecticut or elsewhere in the country, by the dedication of our civil service employees.

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Sep 16, 2024

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

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Sep 11, 2024

as all of us know and the Nation today commemorates, 23 years ago we experienced the unthinkable. Our Nation went through an unspeakable, massive terrorist attack on our own soil for the first time in our history. The attacks on September…

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Jul 30, 2024

I come here today to talk briefly on the Kids Online Safety Act before the milestone, historic vote that we will take at about noon today. For years--in fact, for decades--Congress has discussed and debated the need for reform and…

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Jul 25, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 774, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res…

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Jul 25, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time be deemed expired; further, if cloture is invoked on the Neumann nomination on Tuesday, July 30, that upon disposition of the nomination, the Senate vote on the motion to concur in the…

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Jul 25, 2024

I have six requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Jul 25, 2024

while we are waiting, I understand, for one of our colleagues to come and do a live UC, I just want to echo my colleague Senator Blackburn's thanks to all of our friends and colleagues in this body for their support. We have reached 70…

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Jul 25, 2024

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 3 p.m. on Monday, July 29; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…

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