Richard Blumenthal

Official Twitter account of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, proudly working for the people of Connecticut.

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Such secretive & shameful tactics are condemnable. Make no mistake—their disgusting slash to veterans’ benefits will be defeated in the Senate. 3

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House Republicans resorted to a blatant abuse of established procedure—bypassing a fair vote—to sneak the biggest cut to veterans’ benefits in American history. 1/

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This disrespect & deduction to well-deserved disability compensation is totally unacceptable, most especially on Veterans Day. 2/

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Hauntingly beautiful & serene, the Middletown Veterans Cemetery was the site of CT’s statewide Veterans Day ceremony. Taps played, as shadows lengthened over the headstones.

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Stamford’s Vets Day Parade Sunday brought out dedicated marchers—& great crowds. Thank you all!

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New Haven’s Veterans Day Ceremony featured music & memorials—tributes to all who have served & sacrificed. We’re the land of the free because we’re the home of the brave.

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Derby marked Veterans Day on its historic Green—with enduring gratitude to all who’ve served. A beautiful sunfilled day.

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Today & every day, I will fight to make sure we keep these promises & provide veterans & their families the support, care, & benefits they earned & deserve. 2

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We should be forever grateful—& proudly express it—to the brave veterans who served & sacrificed to defend our nation. On Veterans Day, we say thank you & reflect on the promises made to these men & women. 1/

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“Ditto” was the resounding answer today in the Judiciary committee from Trump’s nominees. Repeating—puppet like—the defiant claim that the Capitol was not attacked on January 6th.

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Sportsbooks depend on problem gamblers to keep betting. A new analysis reveals heavy bettors lost on average $56,590 over a 3 year period. We need my SAFE Bet Act to protect consumers & stop this craven industry from exploiting addiction for profit. https://t.co/A91B3Mg6g5

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Happy 251st birthday to the Marine Corps! For over 2 centuries, Marines have answered the call to protect our great nation—first to fight to defend democracy. Thank you to all who have served & sacrificed. Semper Fi.

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251 Years at the Tip of the Spear

For 251 years, Marines have met every fight with resolve, precision, and an ethos that never wavers. The first to fight and the last to yield. America sleeps well because Marines stand the watch.

Happy Birthday, Marines. Semper Fidelis.

(Narrated by @netflix @mosquitobowl Director Peter Berg)

🎥(U.S. Marine Corps video by Staff Sgt. Patrick Katz)

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The American people are demanding accountability for this Administration's ongoing, unfettered corruption—& I am prepared to use every tool to make sure justice is served. I joined @DeadlineWH to discuss.

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Red flags & faulty vetting—stories of severely flawed ICE recruiting practices confirm our PSI report & whistleblower. Hiring agents without adequate background checks created ticking time bombs for ICE brutality & abuse. Our investigation is ongoing. https://t.co/9FHexiptaX

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I am demanding this funding be released immediately & the Trump admin provide me—& survivors—with a clear commitment that this funding will not be allowed to lapse again. 3

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My damning new report reveals that the Trump admin has failed to award approximately $133.5 million in anti-human trafficking grant funding—about 75% of what Congress appropriated for the last 2 years—forcing programs to shut down or reduce services. 1/ https://t.co/Xve7JHt6YC

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Whether the Trump admin has withheld these funds out of malice or pure incompetence is immaterial. What matters are the tens of thousands of victims & survivors who are suffering without it. 2/ https://t.co/YjdqrOKEag

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I spoke yesterday evening with my wonderful friend & colleague Chris Murphy. He sounds upbeat & positive, making progress toward a full recovery. I’m looking forward to his return. We need him in the fight.

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Beautiful celebration of India’s arts & heritage at the India Cultural Center 14th Annual Gala last in Greenwich. A wonderful community.

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Athletic stars, entertainment & news notables, & many others celebrated the Denise D’Ascenzo Human Spirit Awards in Hartford. Her great legacy of kindness & love is enduring.