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.
May 1, 2024
Thank you, again, for the work that you're doing, particularly on women's healthcare in the VA.
May 1, 2024
If you could let me know about events that you're planning in Connecticut----
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?
Apr 30, 2024
If you could let me know about events that you're planning in Connecticut----
Apr 30, 2024
Are we making any progress? I know the numbers are still too high. How do you feel about how the VA's doing?
Apr 30, 2024
Thank you, again, for the work that you're doing, particularly on women's healthcare in the VA.
Apr 16, 2024
I am supporting a measure called the Postal Police Reform Act of 2023, led by Senator Durbin and Senator Collins.
Apr 16, 2024
Again, would you respond to me because so far there has been inadequate response from the Postal Service.
Apr 16, 2024
Just as I said in my testimony, just looking to reform immigration policies so that we can support more direct care workers who are already filling a significant proportion of these roles would be important.
Apr 16, 2024
Anybody with familiarity about the work that is done by long-term care workers knows that they have highly demanding jobs emotionally and physically, and those jobs can be draining.
Apr 16, 2024
There are no Federal training requirements for categories of home care workers, such as personal care aides.
Apr 16, 2024
A recent report found that 43 percent of direct care workers rely on public assistance such as Medicaid or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP.
Apr 16, 2024
We know that increased wages is not only better for those workers, but it also attracts a better quality workforce.
Apr 16, 2024
Wages are often at the very top of mind when we discuss long-term care professionals.
Apr 16, 2024
I am supporting a measure called the Postal Police Reform Act of 2023, led by Senator Durbin and Senator Collins.
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