Richard Blumenthal
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Official Twitter account of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, proudly working for the people of Connecticut.
Connecticut, USA
Joined April 2011
Trump savaging Cueller for failing to be “loyal” is evidence of a possible quid pro quo—at least some implicit deal. It’s also proof of the need for pardon reform—at a minimum, disclosure mandates. I’m introducing a Constitutional amendment to set guardrails.
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Lethality over legality—& morality—is Hegseth’s continuing mantra. If the September 2nd strike video is released it will shred & bury his sham excuse for killing helpless noncombatants. Senate Republicans must grow a backbone to join our call for full disclosure.
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ICE detaining U.S. citizens is hideously widespread—as documented by my Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, which is holding a spotlight hearing with the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday. Detained citizens will be our witnesses, accountability our goal.
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Remembering Pearl Harbor Day in Waterbury at the annual Veterans Committee ceremony—recognizing Pvt. Paul Johnson, killed in the Japanese attack 12/7/41. A solemn, meaningful tribute to this Waterbury hero.
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Celebrating the Feast of St. Nicholas at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church in New Haven. A very special holiday occasion with beautiful Ukrainian American families. Honored to join.
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Wonderful swearing in ceremony for Mayor Dorinda Borer of West Haven, attended by hundreds from the community & mayors of surrounding towns. She’s a great leader & role model.
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Exciting day in Bethany—swearing in Carol Goldberg as First Selectman. It marks a profoundly significant new chapter in governance for the town with her integrity, insight & energy.
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The problem unfortunately may be more widespread. Kristen has been waiting 3 weeks for adequate answers & action. Countless other military care packages may be USPS limbo, undelivered to loved ones away from home.
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Having spoken to Kristen Gauvin, the wonderful leader of Boxes to Boots, & a dedicated postal worker seeking to assist her, I’m writing to USPS leaders demanding they fix this problem immediately. The holidays are here.
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USPS chaos & confusion, caused by contradictory interpretations of tariff codes, & other technicalities, have led to stopping & misplacing these packages. The shipping fees alone have already cost more than $7,600 & most packages undelivered.
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I’m demanding action from the US Postal Service to find & deliver more than 1,100 military care packages sent by Boxes to Boots. They contain holiday treats & essentials meant to brighten the season for troops serving in 13 countries around the globe.
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Betraying explicit promises, Sec Kennedy is inflicting a radical anti-science, anti-vaccine agenda to unravel & upend immunization protections. Ending the Hepatitis B vaccine recommendation is only the beginning. He must be stopped.
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In a step toward Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s goal of upending vaccine policy, the committee decided to limit at-birth hepatitis B shots to babies whose mothers are infected with the...
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Celebrating the Village for Families & Children 25th annual “Girl Within” Luncheon—a sell out crowd of hundreds—with Young Woman of the Year Marisa Caponetti speaking eloquently about her cancer survival. Congrats also to Evelyn Johnson, Woman of the Year.
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Wonderful community spirit & turnout for swearing in of Mayor Caroline Simmons for her second term in Stamford. UConn’s Stamford Branch was a perfect venue in this city moving forward.
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Grateful to join the Heroes Tree lighting ceremony in Old Saybrook, adorned by stars honoring veterans. A heartwarming community event on a frigid evening.
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VA is failing to distribute the federal support needed by community orgs, like @South_Park_Inn, who valiantly provide vets with a roof over their heads. That neglect is unacceptable. I will continue to demand VA meet its responsibility to help end veteran homelessness.
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At a minimum, the Senate should vote next week on designating Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, because of its kidnapping of nearly 20,000 Ukrainian children.
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After Putin meets with his major oil customer, India, we should move immediately to cloture on the Russia Sanctions Bill, sending a message & showing strength.
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Putin welcomes talk, talk, talk as long as he can bomb, bomb, bomb. Sledgehammer military strength plus scorching economic sanctions are the only way to stop Putin’s stalling & slow-walking.
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What part of “Nyet” doesn’t Trump understand? He wants a dance partner—it takes 2 to tango—but Putin wants war. https://t.co/xxmqHRIJbN
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The president wanted Moscow and Kyiv to come to terms by Thanksgiving. Negotiations are now stalled, leaving the White House to decide if an agreement is possible anytime soon.
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