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Blumenthal Dodges Age Question While Attacking Trump
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Blumenthal Touts Russia Sanctions as CT Dems Fracture
CT Mirrorupdated 5m agofirst covered Sep 17, 8:15 PM ET Read the original ↗ Senator Blumenthal is celebrating passage of a Russia sanctions bill even as Connecticut Democrats show signs of internal division on the issue. The split among Democrats reveals that foreign policy consensus is cracking, with some party members questioning the wisdom or effectiveness of continued escalation against Russia.
S. 5042: Social Security 2100 Act
Add a note about this bill. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) A bill to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations. The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor. Sponsor and status Sponsor. Senior Senator for Connecticut. Democrat.
SEN. BLUMENTHAL, REP. TAKANO: Congress can fund veterans’ care without taking benefits from disabled heroes
Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This week, the House will vote on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act. This legislation includes nearly 60 bills, including several bipartisan priorities that we have authored and fought to advance as the top Democrats on the Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committees — most notably the Major Richard Star Act.
Senatörler, Rusya Yaptırımları İçin Anlaştı
Senatörlerden oluşan iki partili bir grup, Cuma günü Trump yönetimiyle güncellenmiş bir Rusya yaptırım paketini ilerletme konusunda anlaşmaya vardıklarını duyurdu. Ancak Başkan Donald Trump’ın doğrudan yasanın geçişini destekleyip desteklemeyeceği henüz netlik kazanmış değil. Söz konusu paket, Trump’a Rus petrolü, uranyumu ve doğal gazını ithal eden ülkelere yönelik yüksek tarifeler uygulama yetkisi veriyor; Ukrayna savaş çabalarına katkıda bulunan ülkeler için ise istisnalar öngörülüyor.
Blumenthal, Himes (opinion): Our report from Ukraine — ‘Russia is losing, not winning’ Original
Editor’s note: U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, who both represent Connecticut, met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to Kyiv in late May. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s escalating cruelty in Ukraine is evident everywhere — bombed apartments and energy facilities, deaths and injuries to civilians, and the constant threat of missiles and drones.
Binance Pushes Deeper Into Asia With Five New Licenses Planned
Binance is preparing to secure five additional regulatory licenses in Asia this year as it strengthens its presence in the fastest growing crypto market globally. Binance plans to obtain five additional licenses in Asia this year, which could expand its regulatory presence to more than 20 jurisdictions worldwide. The company is focusing heavily on Asia Pacific expansion, a region leading global crypto adoption with hundreds of millions of users.
Top Democrats reintroduce bill to investigate discrimination against LGBTQ military members
Multiple high-ranking members of Congress reintroduced the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act into the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, aiming to establish a commission to investigate discriminatory policies targeting LGBTQ military members. Three leading Democratic members of Congress — U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), who is the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s ranking member and chairs the Congressional Equality Caucus; U.S. Sen.
SEN RICHARD BLUMENTHAL: Congress could be inviting another crypto-fueled bank collapse Original
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Senate Banking Committee will hold a meeting Thursday to mark up crypto legislation that further fulfills many of President Donald Trump’s promises to his crypto billionaire friends. In racing to finish the crypto industry’s wish list before midterms, Congress should remember what happened the last time crypto impacted legacy banking. We’ve seen this movie before — and taxpayers paid for the tickets.
Major Richard Star Act (S. 1032)
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Caring for Survivors Act of 2025 (S. 611)
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law. Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number S. 611. This is the one from the 119th Congress. We recommend the following MLA-formatted citation when using the information you see here in academic work: GovTrack.us. (2025). S. 611 — 119th Congress: Caring for Survivors Act of 2025.
'It's crunch time in Ukraine' and 'showtime' for Congress
Ukraine's bold, brilliant drone attack on Russian bases dramatically demonstrated a fact I saw in my recent visit to Kyiv: Ukraine has a strong hand to play in its struggle for survival, whatever President Donald Trump may say about the country having no cards. And Vladimir Putin's recent non-offer at talks in Istanbul shows that peace is nowhere in sight; Putin wants continued war, not a ceasefire.
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (opinion): 'It's crunch time in Ukraine' and 'showtime' for Congress
Ukraine’s bold, brilliant drone attack on Russian bases dramatically demonstrated a fact I saw in my recent visit to Kyiv: Ukraine has a strong hand to play in its struggle for survival, whatever President Donald Trump may say about the country having no cards. And Vladimir Putin’s recent non-offer at talks in Istanbul shows that peace is nowhere in sight; Putin wants continued war, not a ceasefire.
Ahead of the NCAA’s March Madness tournament, Congressman Paul D. Tonko and Senator Richard Blumenthal have reintroduced the Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every Bet (SAFE Bet) Act. The legislation seeks to establish federal consumer protection standards for the mobile sports betting industry. This marks a renewed push from both legislators.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (opinion): The blueprint of a path forward in Middle East?
Two weeks ago, I returned from Jordan and Lebanon — an official trip before joining my colleagues in Israel. A visit with King Abdullah in Acaba marked a significant highlight and reason for hope during my meetings throughout the Middle East. A highly insightful, incisive and independent-minded leader/monarch, King Abdullah and I discussed an analysis of challenges and choices, and perhaps a path forward.
Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act (S. 4053)
Add a note about this bill. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) A bill to prohibit the sale, lease, or loan of used motor vehicles with open recalls to consumers by auto dealers. The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor. Sponsor and status Sponsor. Senior Senator for Connecticut. Democrat.
Local View: Ensuring health, safety
The COVID-19 pandemic forced our entire health care system into overdrive. Physicians, nurses and hospital staff worked around the clock, risking their health and safety to care for others, while U.S. businesses and manufacturers ramped up production of everything from respirators to hand sanitizer. The pandemic revealed that our emergency response depends largely on those medical tools — and the only way to guarantee our access to critical supplies is to produce them here at home.
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Ricketts, Blumenthal in Real Clear Health: Relying on China for Medical Device Production “A Mistake We Can’t Afford to Make”
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Pete Ricketts (Nebraska) Real Clear Health: Bolstering Medical Device Production at Home By Pete Ricketts & Richard Blumenthal March 12, 2024 https://www.realclearhealth.com/blog/2024/03/12/bolstering_medical_device_production_at_home_1017680.html The COVID-19 pandemic forced our entire health care system into overdrive.
Why America Remains an Essential Partner in Ukraine and the Middle East
Last month, we visited elected and military leaders in the Middle East and Ukraine, two seemingly unrelated regions linked by a similar threat: a malign and destructive force that gravely endangers national security as well as regional stability. Last month, we visited elected and military leaders in the Middle East and Ukraine, two seemingly unrelated regions linked by a similar threat: a malign and destructive force that gravely endangers national security as well as regional stability.
Today's Jewish Birthday: Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal Richard Blumenthal was born Feb. 13, 1946 in Brooklyn to German Jewish immigrant Martin Blumenthal and his wife Jane Rosenstock. Richard’s father became president of a commodities trading firm and his father-in-law was a cattle rancher in Nebraska. At Harvard University, Blumenthal was editorial chairman of The Harvard Crimson, and later became editor of the Yale Law Journal. Fellow students at Yale were Bill and Hillary Clinton, Robert Reich, Clarence Thomas, and Michael Medved.
A bill to prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers. (S. 2753)
A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law. Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number S. 2753. This is the one from the 118th Congress. We recommend the following MLA-formatted citation when using the information you see here in academic work: GovTrack.us. (2023). S. 2753 — 118th Congress: A bill to prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers.
250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act (S. 305)
Add a note about this bill. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, and to support programs at the Marine Corps Heritage Center. The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
ICYMI: Blackburn & Blumenthal Op-Ed: It’s Time To Put Kids’ Online Safety Ahead Of Big Tech Profits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) penned an op-ed in The Hill laying out the case for their bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act, reintroduced yesterday with the support of over 30 original Senate co-sponsors and hundreds of advocacy groups. The Kids Online Safety Act provides young people and parents with the tools, safeguards, and transparency they need to protect against specific online harms.
Kids Online Safety Act (S. 1409)
Add a note about this bill. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) A bill to protect the safety of children on the internet. The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor. Sponsor and status Introduced May 2, 2023 118th Congress (2023–2025) Status Introduced on May 2, 2023 This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process.
Just say NO and Veto Putin From Taking Over U.N. Security Council
It seems like the worst April Fools’ joke in history, but an indicted war criminal, Vladimir Putin, is about to take control of the U.N. Security Council—with the implicit blessing of the United States, France, and the U.K—just weeks after his global criminal indictment.
The Saudis Need a Reality Check
Sign in and save to read later Print this article Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Get a link Page url Request Reprint Permissions Last week, Saudi Arabia joined Russia and other petroleum-producing nations in the cartel known as OPEC+ in voting to slash oil production at a moment of historically high energy prices and rising inflation.
A bill to protect a person’s ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider’s ability to provide abortion services. (S. 4132)
Add a note about this bill. Your note is for you and will not be shared with anyone. Because you are a member of panel, your positions on legislation and notes below will be shared with the panel administrators. (More Info) Sponsor and status Introduced May 3, 2022 117th Congress (2021–2023) Status Ordered Reported on May 4, 2022 The committees assigned to this bill sent it to the House or Senate as a whole for consideration on May 4, 2022.
(Reprehensible) Politician of the Year
(Reprehensible) Politician of the Year December 22, 2021 by Dan Mitchell I’ve written before that Connecticut should change its motto from the Nutmeg State to the Taxnut State. And if you want an example, consider that Democrats in one town ran for reelection (successfully!) using the slogan “Lowest tax increase in 10 years.” Maybe there’s something in the water that produces terrible politicians. Consider, for instance, this bit of state-worship from one of the state’s Senators, Chris Murphy.
A resolution recognizing the contributions made by the 305-meter radio telescope at the Arecibo Observatory. (S.Res. 467)
History Dec 2, 2021 Introduced Bills and resolutions are referred to committees which debate the bill before possibly sending it on to the whole chamber. Read Text » Feb 10, 2022 Agreed To The resolution was passed in a vote in the Senate. A simple resolution is not voted on in the other chamber and does not have the force of law. The vote was by Unanimous Consent so no record of individual votes was made. S.Res. 467 is a simple resolution in the United States Congress.
Opinion: The veterans who need Congress to act in 2021
Rep. Stephen F. Lynch is from Massachusetts and is the chairman of the House's Oversight and Reform Committee's Subcommittee on National Security, which led an investigation into K2 toxic exposures during the 116th Congress. Rep. Mark Green is a veteran from Tennessee and first introduced K2 legislation last Congress. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is from Connecticut and first introduced the K2 Veterans Care Act last Congress. Sen. Tammy Baldwin is from Wisconsin.
Opinion | The threat to U.S. elections is real, and frightening. The public has a right to know.
Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, is a U.S. senator from Connecticut. The warning lights are flashing red. America’s elections are under attack. This week, I reviewed classified materials in the Senate’s Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility and received a similarly classified briefing on malign foreign threats to U.S. elections.
Symposium: June Medical decision is no cause for congressional complacency
Posted Mon, June 29th, 2020 8:27 pm by Richard Blumenthal Richard Blumenthal is the senior United States senator from Connecticut. He joined an amicus brief on behalf of 197 members of Congress in support of the petitioners in June Medical Services v. Russo. He is the Senate lead sponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act. Today’s Supreme Court decision in June Medical Services v.
Thread by @SenBlumenthal: Shocked & appalled—I just left a 90 minute classified briefing on foreign malign threats to our elections. From spying to sabotage, Amer…
DC Circuit Court panel turns a blind eye—allowing DOJ to protect Flynn, a Trump crony, without needing to provide any explanation. Anti-democratic tendencies fester in a system that protects political power & favoritism over proper checks & balances. law.com/nationallawjou… Wilkins’ scathing dissent is right.
Trump Is Already Trying to Get Around CARES Act Oversight. How to Stop Him.
How we can stop him. By Richard Blumenthal and Josh Chafetz April 16, 20205:53 PM Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin listens to President Donald Trump speak during the daily briefing on the novel coronavirus at the White House on Monday.
Opinion: Yes, Trump is guilty of bribery
Richard Blumenthal Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 at 11:47 AM Dec 4, 2019 at 11:47 AM When presidents trade public actions for political favors, the proper punishment is not a matter of opinion; it's a matter of law. President Donald Trump solicited a bribe. And the Constitution makes clear that a president who engages in bribery "shall be removed from office." In fact, along with treason, it is one of only two crimes specifically mentioned as conduct that would necessitate impeachment and removal.
Opinion: Yes, Trump is guilty of bribery
Richard Blumenthal Wednesday Dec 4, 2019 at 11:47 AM Dec 4, 2019 at 11:47 AM When presidents trade public actions for political favors, the proper punishment is not a matter of opinion; it's a matter of law. President Donald Trump solicited a bribe. And the Constitution makes clear that a president who engages in bribery "shall be removed from office." In fact, along with treason, it is one of only two crimes specifically mentioned as conduct that would necessitate impeachment and removal.
Opinion | Yes, Trump is guilty of bribery
Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat, represents Connecticut in the U.S. Senate. When presidents trade public actions for political favors, the proper punishment is not a matter of opinion; it’s a matter of law. President Trump solicited a bribe. And the Constitution makes clear that a president who engages in bribery “shall be removed from office.” In fact, along with treason, it is one of only two crimes specifically mentioned as conduct that would necessitate impeachment and removal.
Yes, Trump Is Guilty of Bribery
Blumenthal writes: "When presidents trade public actions for political favors, the proper punishment is not a matter of opinion; it's a matter of law." Sen. Richard Blumenthal. (photo: AP) By Richard Blumenthal, The Washington Post 06 December 19 hen presidents trade public actions for political favors, the proper punishment is not a matter of opinion; it’s a matter of law. President Trump solicited a bribe.
We investigated Nassar abuse of gymnasts. Here's how to make sure it never happens again.
Jerry Moran and Richard Blumenthal, Opinion contributors Published 4:00 a.m. ET July 30, 2019 Senators: Nassar survivors' courage should inspire passage of our proposals to empower athletes and fix the broken institutions meant to protect them. We stood in the Russell Senate Office Building last year with more than 80 courageous survivors of sexual abuse by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar.
On Brown v. Board of Education, Trump judicial nominees won’t commit to US law and values
ABOVE PHOTO: White and black grade school youngsters study together in harmony at the consolidated school in Hoxie, Ark., Aug 15, 1955. The community of 1,855 de-segregated its school in July by taking in 23 Black students. (AP Photo) Brown is more than a historic ruling. It paved the way for civil rights progress and laid the very foundation for equal protection under the law. By Richard Blumenthal and Derrick Johnson “Do you believe Brown v.
On Brown V. Board of Education, Trump judicial nominees take the 5th on law and values
“Do you believe Brown v. Board of Education was correctly decided?” This might seem like a strange question to ask a judicial nominee in 2019. Sadly, it is starkly relevant thanks to recent signals from the Supreme Court that it is open to reconsidering long-established precedents and foundational values. No decision is more emblematic of these precedents and values than the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education.
On Brown V. Board of Education, Trump judicial nominees take the 5th on law and values
“Do you believe Brown v. Board of Education was correctly decided?” This might seem like a strange question to ask a judicial nominee in 2019. Sadly, it is starkly relevant thanks to recent signals from the Supreme Court that it is open to reconsidering long-established precedents and foundational values. No decision is more emblematic of these precedents and values than the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education.
On Brown V. Board of Education, Trump judicial nominees take the 5th on law and values
“Do you believe Brown v. Board of Education was correctly decided?” This might seem like a strange question to ask a judicial nominee in 2019. Sadly, it is starkly relevant thanks to recent signals from the Supreme Court that it is open to reconsidering long-established precedents and foundational values. No decision is more emblematic of these precedents and values than the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education.
On Brown V. Board of Education, Trump judicial nominees take the 5th on law and values
“Do you believe Brown v. Board of Education was correctly decided?” This might seem like a strange question to ask a judicial nominee in 2019. Sadly, it is starkly relevant thanks to recent signals from the Supreme Court that it is open to reconsidering long-established precedents and foundational values. No decision is more emblematic of these precedents and values than the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education.
On Brown v. Board of Education, Trump judicial nominees won't commit to US law and values
Richard Blumenthal and Derrick Johnson, Opinion contributors Published 4:00 a.m. ET May 17, 2019 | Updated 8:41 a.m. ET May 18, 2019 Brown is more than a historic ruling. It paved the way for civil rights progress and laid the very foundation for equal protection under the law. “Do you believe Brown v. Board of Education was correctly decided?” This might seem like a strange question to ask a judicial nominee in 2019.
On Brown v. Board of Education, Trump judicial nominees won't commit to US law and values
Brown is more than a historic ruling. It paved the way for civil rights progress and laid the very foundation for equal protection under the law. “Do you believe Brown v. Board of Education was correctly decided?” This might seem like a strange question to ask a judicial nominee in 2019. Sadly, it is starkly relevant thanks to recent signals from the Supreme Court that it is open to reconsidering long-established precedents and foundational values.
Richard Blumenthal: Mueller report is an indictment in all but name
The Mueller report is a chilling portrait of sweeping criminal misconduct and unacceptable wrongdoing at the highest levels of our government. It presents a massive mosaic of evidence that depicts a president who has been compromised by a hostile foreign adversary since his first day in the Oval Office. It methodically makes the case for obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump that is an indictment in all but name. All Americans should be deeply disturbed by this report’s findings.
Richard Blumenthal: Mueller report is an indictment in all but name
The Mueller report is a chilling portrait of sweeping criminal misconduct and unacceptable wrongdoing at the highest levels of our government. It presents a massive mosaic of evidence that depicts a president who has been compromised by a hostile foreign adversary since his first day in the Oval Office. It methodically makes the case for obstruction of justice by President Donald Trump that is an indictment in all but name. All Americans should be deeply disturbed by this report's findings.
History Will Judge John Roberts if His Court’s Steady Stream of 5–4 Pro-GOP Decisions Continues
As Justice Brett Kavanaugh takes his seat on the Supreme Court, Chief Justice John Roberts’s job just got harder. Roberts, who claims to be protective of the court’s role as an impartial arbiter of law, now must welcome a colleague saddled with “credible” and “compelling” allegations of sexual assault (according to President Donald Trump himself) and marred by serious, unresolved questions about his candor, judicial temperament, and partisanship.
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