Richard Blumenthal
Honor Proposed for Puerto Rico-based Army Unit
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has introduced a bill to recognize an Army infantry regiment that was made up almost entirely of soldiers from Puerto Rico who fought in World War I, […]
Officials Call for Federal GMO Labeling Bill
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut officials are calling on Congress to pass legislation requiring the clear labeling of genetically modified foods. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and state Senate President Donald Williams Jr. are joining local […]
Blumenthal Wants to Remove GI Bill Time Limits
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal is proposing new federal legislation that would repeal what he calls unfair and arbitrary time limits under the GI Bill. For veterans to be eligible for training […]
Blumenthal Bill Addresses Military Sex Assault
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal is co-sponsoring federal legislation that would remove the influence of the military’s chain of command from the prosecution of certain sexual assault crimes. He also wants measures […]
Blumenthal Proposes Amendments To Immigration Bill
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, is sponsoring 18 amendments to the Senate’s immigration bill.
Murphy, Blumenthal to Discuss Gun Control
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut’s two U.S. senators are expected to discuss plans to push for gun control legislation following its recent Senate defeat. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy have scheduled a meeting Friday […]
Blumenthal To Unveil Airport Plan
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal says he’s got a proposal to help protect federal funding for third-party contract air traffic control towers, including some in Connecticut slated for closure because of automatic […]
Hispanic Leaders, Blumenthal Call For Immigration Reform
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ The state Latino and Puerto Rican Affairs Commission is calling on Congress and the Connecticut legislature to pass immigration-related bills. The commission has scheduled a news conference with U.S. Sen. Richard […]
Facebook Agrees To Remove Some Newtown Pages
Facebook has agreed to remove some so-called tribute pages related to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting over concerns they’re being used to exploit the tragedy, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Monday.
Blumenthal: Conn. Impact Possible In Pentagon Cuts
Federal budget cuts known as the sequester could damage Connecticut’s significant aerospace industry, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said Monday while on a trade trip to France.
