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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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Jul 12, 2011

Well, I think changing the culture is critical, but you do need--as Dr. Phil said, you need a forum.

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Jul 12, 2011

I could not agree more with Senator Franken, and we have seen it in the State of Connecticut with the shelters that we have.

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Jun 30, 2011

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Connecticut is recognized.

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Jun 30, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m., to hold a Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps and Global Narcotics Affairs…

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Jun 30, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 30, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing on S…

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Jun 30, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety of the committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m. in Dirksen…

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Jun 30, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Subcommittee on Security and International Trade and Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 30, 2011, at 10…

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Jun 30, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Court, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room SD-226 of the…

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Jun 30, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the senate on June 30, 2011, at 10 a.m…

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Jun 30, 2011

On my way here, Mr. President, I had the great pleasure of running into the Redway family, a few minutes ago, visiting from the State of Connecticut. Jack Redway is a former public servant in the State, and he is here with his wife Sue and…

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Jun 30, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 30, 2011, at 2 p.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``FDIC: Deposit Insurance…

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Jun 30, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 30, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Subcommittee…

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