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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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Aug 5, 2026

Trump is openly selling preferential access to his presidential statements on Truth Social—trading insider information to benefit himself and his billionaire cronies.

padilla.senate.gov
Aug 4, 2026

Cornyn and Tillis seem to have gotten nothing. The tax immunity deal is still unlimited in terms of tax control liability, and the slush fund, or the thug fund, as I call it, is still alive and well so far as Donald Trump is concerned.

theguardian.com
Aug 2, 2026

The Trump Administration’s threats to Social Security and skyrocketing costs require common sense steps to expand benefits and ensure financial stability.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 2, 2026

I would want to know what specific measure it covered.

foxnews.com
Aug 1, 2026

By prioritizing quantum technology ecosystems and developments, this bill advances both Connecticut’s technological advancements and defense workforce.

rounds.senate.gov
Aug 1, 2026

I'm in favor of eliminating the filibuster for specific measures, not across the board.

foxnews.com
Aug 1, 2026

This $14.6 million federal investment will transform a dangerous intersection into a safer, more welcoming, and efficient gateway for everyone who uses it while strengthening access to CTfastrak and supporting economic growth.

portal.ct.gov
Jul 31, 2026

Today’s hearing is another page in that playbook, sadly, tragically.

huffpost.com
Jul 31, 2026

Republicans are eager to rebrand you as a villain in order to extract from their own failure to protect Americans from soaring healthcare costs...

huffpost.com
Jul 29, 2026

The Meeks bill is a good measure, but it won’t pass

rollcall.com
Jul 29, 2026

I’m very hopeful, because it meets all of the goals that we have in common

rollcall.com
Jul 29, 2026

This historic $1.6 billion project will deliver faster and more reliable rail service for the thousands of people who use the New Haven line every day.

portal.ct.gov
Jul 29, 2026

Trump’s for it. I think the speaker will be for it. It’s a pretty simple equation.

rollcall.com
Jul 29, 2026

As an emerging national leader in quantum innovation, Connecticut deserves support in this bill to promote new technology and prepare localized training.

rounds.senate.gov
Jul 28, 2026

“This historic $1.6 billion project will deliver faster and more reliable rail service for the thousands of people who use the New Haven line every day,” Senator Richard Blumenthal said. “With improved speeds, modernized stations and…

portal.ct.gov
Jul 25, 2026

Social Security is a promise that must be kept. The Trump Administration’s threats to Social Security and skyrocketing costs require common sense steps to expand benefits and ensure financial stability.

lujan.senate.gov
Jul 25, 2026

This $52.9 million in federal aid provides long overdue and much needed relief to the Connecticut farmers impacted by 2023 and 2024’s devastating storms.

portal.ct.gov
Jul 23, 2026

Implementing term limits would make the Court more representative of America, and preserve an institution that is increasingly influenced by toxic politics and partisan obstruction.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

Ordinarily we would have a presiding officer sternly gaveling down the applause, but actually there's something very refreshing, inspiring about your approval.

cbsnews.com
Jul 22, 2026

We urge you to honor that commitment by abandoning these proposals and to further reject any legislation that would permanently cut off these benefits to veterans.

murphy.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

We will use that subpoena power if we are fortunate enough to have it next year.

cbsnews.com
Jul 22, 2026

We urge you to listen to the growing opposition from veterans and publicly commit to addressing their concerns.

murphy.senate.gov
Jul 19, 2026

I’m not going to vote for him, but I wouldn’t object to an accelerated vote.

abcnews.com

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