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.
Thank you to the advocates who have joined us today. And I want to thank Senator Padilla and other Members of the Committee for their steadfast support of measures that will stop that epidemic of gun violence.
I have been proud to support many of his efforts, including the American Rescue Plan Act, which was hopefully transformative in making the kind of significant investments that he has led and others of us have supported.
I have been proud to support many of his efforts, including the American Rescue Plan Act, which was hopefully transformative in making the kind of significant investments that he has led and others of us have supported.
It seems clear to me that an investment in healthcare workers, especially at a time when there are shortages, lack of training, and burnout, that is an investment in the people that they serve.
I think these kinds of investments and incentives have enormous payback. They are truly an investment with tremendous dividends, and I hope that we will continue funding these kinds of services.
I think these kinds of investments and incentives have enormous payback. They are truly an investment with tremendous dividends, and I hope that we will continue funding these kinds of services.
It seems clear to me that an investment in healthcare workers, especially at a time when there are shortages, lack of training, and burnout, that is an investment in the people that they serve.
I think the bipartisan showing here and the bipartisan unanimity that we need change is probably the biggest takeaway.
the hypocrisy of things that we were told would break the internet that we now see them agreeing to do in Europe.
And again, what's at stake here ultimately are the dollars and cents that these companies are able to make by elevating content.
As Senator Hawley said so well, they get a day in court. That's fundamental to our system.
I am hoping, to cut right to the chase, that we can move forward on the Kids Online Safety Act, which provides for more transparency and at the same time provides for tools and safeguards for children and parents to make judgments that…
His leadership led to the hearing that we had just a couple weeks ago, showing the harms, really desperate, despicable harms that can result from some of the content on the internet and the need to hold accountable the people who put it…
the largest dominant digital platforms have stopped everything that we have tried to do to update our laws
the largest dominant digital platforms have stopped everything that we have tried to do to update our laws
I think the better approach is to look at that fundamental incentive structure and ensure that these companies are not getting unqualified immunity.
And again, what's at stake here ultimately are the dollars and cents that these companies are able to make by elevating content.
I am proud but I am also saddened and angry to be here introducing a measure that should never be necessary in the United States of America. The Women's Health Protection Act will, yes, offer protection to women who need and deserve it…
As Senator Hawley said so well, they get a day in court. That's fundamental to our system.





