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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 2, 2026

The Postal Service has designed a system to disenfranchise millions of Americans.

huffpost.com
Sep 2, 2026

It could delay ballots by the thousands in repeated verification cycles — and thus prevent states from mailing enormous numbers of ballots.

cbsnews.com
Sep 1, 2026

I urge you to abandon this ill-conceived, unconscionable plan and ensure that all Americans can exercise their constitutional right to vote, including by mail, without interference by USPS.

npr.org
Sep 1, 2026

The agency's implementation of Mr. Trump's executive order has been perilously rushed and potentially unlawful.

cbsnews.com
Sep 1, 2026

USPS lacks the technical or operational capability needed to effectively implement the EO's provisions in a way that safeguards every citizen's right to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.

cbsnews.com
Sep 1, 2026

The main takeaway for me is that the Postal Service has designed a system to disenfranchise millions of Americans.

cbsnews.com
Sep 1, 2026

And what the disclosure reveals is that the Postal Service has designed a system that is intended to fail.

npr.org
Aug 31, 2026

This kind of sanctions bill, throttling the flow of revenue to [Putin’s] war machine, could undercut completely his ability to wage this brutal, murderous war.

rollcall.com
Aug 31, 2026

No. 1, the Russian sanctions bill.

cbsnews.com
Aug 31, 2026

This trip was exhilarating because Ukraine is clearly making progress; it's turning the tide.

cbsnews.com
Aug 31, 2026

I'm very hopeful that he will because he's Ukraine's strongest advocate.

cbsnews.com
Aug 31, 2026

His economy is on the verge of major crisis.

cbsnews.com
Aug 31, 2026

It is a moment of extreme urgency, for the reason that Putin may try to escalate, but also because Putin is on his heels economically.

cbsnews.com
Aug 30, 2026

Putin is more dangerous and threatening than ever.

cbsnews.com
Aug 30, 2026

This settlement is a very commendable and welcome step forward, but it is incomplete.

cbsnews.com
Aug 30, 2026

The administration saying that it's detaining the worst of the worst or deporting people with serious criminal history is absolutely belied by the facts.

cbsnews.com
Aug 30, 2026

I doubt that Congress will approve, at this critical moment, reduction in force structure in Europe when Putin is more dangerous and threatening than ever.

cbsnews.com
Aug 30, 2026

Putin is killing Ukrainians in cold blood with his missiles and bombs.

cbsnews.com
Aug 29, 2026

Today we mourn the lives lost to overdoses this year and commit to honoring them with action.

portal.ct.gov
Aug 26, 2026

Thanks to $6.4 million in federal funding, the iconic Chester-Hadlyme Ferry is getting an upgrade.

portal.ct.gov
Aug 26, 2026

President Trump has systematically weakened oversight of the crypto industry while his family has raked in billions through their numerous crypto schemes. Now, Trump’s hand-picked regulators at the Treasury Department have granted World…

vanhollen.senate.gov
Aug 25, 2026

This critical $10 million grant will help more Connecticut children develop a lifelong love of reading.

portal.ct.gov
Aug 23, 2026

This legislation closes a gaping loophole—to save lives when current law leaves domestic abuse victims most vulnerable to violent partners with guns.

padilla.senate.gov
Aug 21, 2026

Electric Boat, with typical ingenuity and innovation, is, in effect, putting new wine in old bottles.

ctmirror.org
Aug 18, 2026

Now, Trump’s hand-picked regulators at the Treasury Department have granted World Liberty Financial a banking charter. This latest act of self-dealing puts our banking system in danger by legitimizing a company that has proven to be…

vanhollen.senate.gov

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