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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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May 18, 2023

I think more than half the States now rely on private contractors to do this kind of oversight and certification.

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May 18, 2023

Connecticut actually is considering hiring a contractor because we have been unable to fill our vacant positions that were created during the pandemic.

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May 18, 2023

We are talking about transparency.

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May 18, 2023

What do they wish they had known?

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May 18, 2023

What do they wish they had known?

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May 18, 2023

We are talking about transparency.

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May 18, 2023

Uncovering the need and the consequences of oversight and scrutiny in this area is very important.

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May 18, 2023

I think more than half the States now rely on private contractors to do this kind of oversight and certification.

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May 18, 2023

Uncovering the need and the consequences of oversight and scrutiny in this area is very important.

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May 17, 2023

I strongly believe the VA can play a critical role in enabling veteran success.

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May 17, 2023

I think more than half the States now rely on private contractors to do this kind of oversight and certification.

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May 17, 2023

I strongly believe the VA can play a critical role in enabling veteran success.

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May 17, 2023

Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to the Ranking Member, Senator Braun, as well, and thank you for all of the input that you are providing today.

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May 17, 2023

I want to offer a sort of personal testimonial to the importance of the PACT Act.

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May 17, 2023

What do they wish they had known?

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May 17, 2023

Uncovering the need and the consequences of oversight and scrutiny in this area is very important, and I look forward to reading the investigative report that uncovers staffing shortages, high turnover rates, and flat Federal funding for…

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May 17, 2023

We are talking about transparency.

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May 17, 2023

I have written to Secretary Austin, urging him to declassify those records.

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May 17, 2023

Connecticut actually is considering hiring a contractor because we have been unable to fill our vacant positions that were created during the pandemic.

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May 17, 2023

I have written to Secretary Austin, urging him to declassify those records.

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May 17, 2023

With all of the issues that are facing us today that are in the headlines, sometimes the most important work doesn't get the attention that it deserves, and this work is among our most important.

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May 17, 2023

I want to offer a sort of personal testimonial to the importance of the PACT Act.

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May 16, 2023

participation by the industry is tremendously important, and not just rhetorically, but in real terms.

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