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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 02/10/2026

MDC's Tunnel Pump Station will help prevent untreated stormwater & sewage from flowing into the CT River—huge progress to make the river healthier & our state's environment cleaner. Thank you MDC for your work protecting CT's waterways.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 02/10/2026

Proud to stand with Interval House marking the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We must work together to break the cycle of domestic abuse—I'll continue to fight to make sure we have the resources & support needed to combat this scourge.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 20/09/2026

Bringing together Stamford’s diverse, beautiful community, the Longest Table inaugural event was a stupendous success. Hundreds gather to meet, eat, laugh & bond. Thanks to volunteers & supporters!

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 19/09/2026

Friends at the Orange Fair—enjoying spectacular food, blue skies, rides & more. Always a great time.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 14/09/2026

Americans are being scammed out of billions of dollars while Trump is using crypto to turn the presidency into a profit generating machine. The Clarity Act’s weak rules & carveouts would supercharge fraud & undermine law enforcement.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 14/09/2026

Trump is using crypto to cash in on the presidency—selling access to the highest bidder & raking in the money from foreign governments. We need strong legislation that ends this self-dealing & corruption—not half measures like the Clarity Act.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 07/09/2026

Spectacular annual Newtown Labor Day parade—cloudless skies, enthusiastic crowds, energetic marchers, all celebrating a great American tradition. Thanks to Newtown's tireless organizers.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 07/09/2026

Proud to drive a tractor—joining George Washington on his horse—at the Bridgewater Tractor Parade. Crowds & tractors pulling fun floats braved a few showers.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 23/08/2026

Another inspiring meeting with President Zelenskyy at a critical turning point in Ukraine’s fight for freedom, when they are turning the tide against Russia’s savagery & slaughter. They need air defense interceptors, the Russia sanctions bill, Starlink, & aid.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 22/08/2026

Electric Boat has proudly led defense innovation for over 125 years. This new campus in Waterford will provide opportunities for thousands of skilled workers, drive local economic growth, & keep our nation’s undersea Naval force second to none.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 21/08/2026

Great visit to West Haven’s Farmers Market featuring locally grown fruits & vegetables— safe, affordable, nutritious. Delicious baked goods too!

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 20/08/2026

Trump’s draconian FEMA staff cuts of 20% or more nationally have left CT vulnerable at the height of hurricane season. I’m demanding the new FEMA head to restore staff & resources—vital to both resilience & recovery. Thankful for Gov. Lamont’s support & leadership.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 19/08/2026

Great visit with Pitney Bowes, a vibrant & innovative 100-year-old company handling over 17 billion pieces of mail a year—helping people across the country.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 18/08/2026

Trump’s zeroing out teen pregnancy prevention programs is cruel & stupid—after clear data showing how well they work. This reckless, reprehensible step threatens dramatic progress made.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 18/08/2026

CT consumers pay too much for electricity—& federal authorities have done too little to protect them from utilities overcharging. I’m demanding FERC act now to spare CT families unfair unaffordable burdens of high-cost projects.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 12/08/2026

The Trump admin must explain what they are doing to support sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln who have been continuously at sea for nearly 7 months. Widespread reports of supply shortages, plumbing issues, deteriorating mental health & more demand immediate attention.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 10/08/2026

The Spotted Lanternfly is a hitchhiking pest that puts at risk ½ the trees in CT, plus orchards, vineyards, & hops fields. States like CT need strong federal funding to counter this menace & develop systemic, strategic ways to stop this invasive species.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 08/08/2026

By passing the Russia Sanctions bill, we say to the people of Ukraine: you are not alone. And we say to Vladimir Putin: You will not conquer Ukraine; you will not defeat this free, brave people, who are turning the tide against your blood-thirsty aggression.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 29/07/2026

We honored Senator Graham earlier today here in the Rotunda, but our real tribute was moving ahead with legislation he championed to impose scorching tariffs & sanctions on purchasers of Russian oil to stop them from fueling Putin’s war machine.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 22/07/2026

At the Reflecting Pool, Trump’s crony capitalism & pay-to-play favoritism have desecrated an iconic national symbol & squandered taxpayer dollars.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 22/07/2026

Corruption has real costs. Trump’s vanity project bills have ballooned & quality of work has cratered.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 21/07/2026

I’m demanding facts from the CDC about. The source & spread of cyclospora. Staff cuts & ending reporting requirements no doubt contributed to its slow, confused response.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 11/07/2026

East Hampton Old Home Day parade was—true to tradition—a tremendous tribute to great community spirit & support. Spectacular bands, floats, fire trucks, bells—loud & beautiful. Thanks everyone!

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 07/07/2026

Bristol’s team has worked well to restore power but widespread residential damage still needs to be repaired. I’m urging homeowners to document it, so we can press for insurance coverage they deserve.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 07/07/2026

Our veterans deserve the best we have to offer—they took care of our nation, & now our nation must take care of them. The UConn Health Neuromodulation Center of Excellence is an investment in our veterans & the cutting-edge treatments & care needed to help them heal.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 06/07/2026

Met Seyo & his two sons at his restaurant with Rep. Larson. A great family & successful business owner. While Seyo is grateful for our help in getting him home, ICE should never have disrupted this family’s lives just to meet some arbitrary quota. It is cruel & heartless.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 05/07/2026

Venezuela flag raising ceremony in Bridgeport honoring the bravery & strength of its people, who have suffered such tragedy. We stand with the Venezuelan-American community in support.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 04/07/2026

Columbia's July 4th parade—a great community celebrates a great country on its 250th. A deeply patriotic tribute.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 01/07/2026

A 5-alarm fire—under Trump's Big Ugly Bill, over 100,000 CT residents could soon lose their health insurance. The Protecting Health Care & Lowering Costs Act cuts through bureaucratic red tape & guarantees access to quality care through Medicaid.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 30/06/2026

Americans are already feeling crushed by rising utility costs—we need to protect them from unfair rate increases. The No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act ensures that the c-suite is not lining their pockets while burdening consumers with increased costs.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 29/06/2026

Seyo: you are not alone, CT stands with you, & we will fight for you. ICE: you are not above the law. No more refusing to seek warrants for arrests, abusive use of force, & other brutal, illegal practices.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 28/06/2026

Naturalization Ceremony at Dunkin’ Park Yard Goats Stadium in Hartford, as more than 25 immigrants become U.S. citizens. A beautiful, inspiring event on the ball field. Congratulations!

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 24/06/2026

Today, I led 45 of my Democratic colleagues in opposing Republican’s plan to slash disabled veterans’ benefits. We stand with veterans in the fight against these harmful cuts & call on VA Secretary Collins to join us.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 20/06/2026

Danbury tributes “Faith, Family, Freedom” for Juneteenth at the Civic Center Green. A beautiful sun-filled afternoon concert.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 20/06/2026

New Haven’s 13th Annual Juneteenth March & Celebration honoring Lois & Lucy Tritton, among the last two enslaved people sold on the New Haven Green. A solemn, moving ceremony.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 20/06/2026

Wonderful to be in Bridgeport for Juneteenth festival, with magnificent music, spirit, & people.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 19/06/2026

Middletown Juneteenth Parade was a rousing celebration of liberty & social justice. Great crowds on a perfect day.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 17/06/2026

Trump has claimed his gilded ballroom would cost taxpayers nothing. We now know that's a lie. It will cost $600 million & taxpayers will be on the hook for half. I’m demanding answers from Trump’s hand-picked construction firm after they withheld the true price of this project.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 14/06/2026

Black Rock Day Parade in Bridgeport with cloudless skies & wonderful crowds. Known as the “Best Little Parade in America.” Thanks to Parade Chair Phil Blagys, in charge since 1994.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 14/06/2026

Norwalk’s Pride on the Park, an amazing celebration of great people for a vital cause. Wonderful spirit & energy!

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 11/06/2026

Thank you @msrachelforlittles.bsky.social for sharing letters from children who have been detained at the Dilley Immigration Detention Center. Their stories show the abject cruelty of the Trump Administration's immigration policies—we must put an end to such inhumanity.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 09/06/2026

Hot cars can become death traps for children & pets. As summer heat descends, please remember to look before you lock. I’m also demanding DOT Sec. Duffy finally implement long-overdue rules to ensure car manufacturers install life-saving tech to prevent hot car deaths.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 08/06/2026

New Haven’s Freddy Fixer Parade was a spectacular show of community spirit & support. The sparkling skies, beautiful bands, tremendous floats—& more, all of it—a real tribute to unity & pride in our beloved Elm City.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 07/06/2026

Danbury Portuguese Day Parade filled with great music, beautiful skies, & magnificent people. Proud to march & honor Jose Matias, recipient of the 2026 Portuguese Day Award.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 07/06/2026

Jennifer Hubbard does magnificent work in her daughter Catherine’s memory.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 07/06/2026

At Catherine’s Butterfly Party, largest single day pet adoption event in CT, a legacy of Catherine Hubbard, who tragically lost her life at Sandy Hook, & loved animals. More than 10,000 people attended in Newtown under sun-filled skies.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 06/06/2026

Amazing, beautiful Middletown Pride Parade—down Main Street packed with exuberant crowds showing magnificent spirit & colors. Lots of love & kindness.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 06/06/2026

Impressed & inspired by all the CT advocates leading the way to make our neighborhoods safer from the scourge of gun violence. On National Gun Violence Prevention Day, we recommit to fighting for commonsense measures that save lives.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 05/06/2026

@warren.senate.gov & I are demanding answers about how DOGE & the Trump Admin weaponized the Social Security Administration to carry out its lawless immigration enforcement agenda.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 25/05/2026

Parades in Wethersfield, North Haven, & Redding on Saturday—great crowds, magnificent spirit, despite some rain & clouds. Thank you for showing up.

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