Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

We remember the 9 lives lost during the racist attack at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston. We will never let hate win. We will continue to honor those killed 5 years ago with much needed action. https://t.co/3DDDgoefNA — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

I’m deeply concerned that President Trump & Attorney General Barr are exploiting Big Tech’s complicity in human misery to advance their own political agenda. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

My bipartisan efforts to narrow the scope of Sec. 230 have been carefully crafted to address Big Tech’s most egregious failures to protect survivors of human trafficking & children who have been horrifically abused, while including ironclad protections for free expression. — PolitiTweet.org

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I’ve certainly been one of Congress’ loudest critics of Sec. 230, but I’ve no interest in being an agent of Barr’s speech police. Whatever the criticisms I may have of current law, using overblown claims of online “anti-conservative bias” to suppress free speech is unacceptable. — PolitiTweet.org

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Passage of this bill is a victory for the great outdoors of CT & the nation. It'll help preserve precious habitats like the Stewart McKinney Wildlife Refuge, support workers in forests like Skiff Mt., & protect our public lands for generations to come. https://t.co/Om7b2bn6nh — PolitiTweet.org

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“As a scientist who has studied environmental threats for more than a decade, I can say with certainty that Dr. Nancy Beck is a bad choice... Her fringe scientific views & her alarming record on public health make her wholly unqualified for the job.” —Dr. Gretchen Goldman https://t.co/vaRz6QC3gD — PolitiTweet.org

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“[Tippable furniture] is a problem that has & continues to kill hundreds of children, my 22 mo. old son Ted being one of them, & injure thousands more... Would she find that a child dying every 2 wks from a tip over is sufficient risk for the CPSC to take action?” —Janet McGee https://t.co/MgzrFxDZrY — PolitiTweet.org

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“We have no confidence that she would act in the interest of protecting public health & safety… Her record of ignoring threats to vulnerable populations including children, women, workers, & indigenous populations is deeply concerning." —Pamela Miller https://t.co/n4Ph7KU6vO — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

“6 yrs ago today I removed my son from life-support because of injuries resulting from a furniture tip over... Nancy Beck has a strong history of deregulation & ignoring risk assessment data… We need a champion for protecting consumers & standing up to companies.” —Crystal Ellis https://t.co/G39J2N9AYr — PolitiTweet.org

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“Her record clearly show that when making decisions about hazardous chemicals industry interests outweigh the public’s health & safety... The silver lining here is that she will never be tied to Drew’s legacy, but Drew’s will most certainly be tied to hers.” —Brian Wynne https://t.co/YcGPa8GisY — PolitiTweet.org

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“Nancy Beck has shown us exactly who she is over & over again. She is not somebody who is ever going to use her authority or power to protect people from toxic chemicals, from dangerous products, or from careless companies. That is not who Nancy Beck is.” —Jerry Ensminger https://t.co/T47HmlUjte — PolitiTweet.org

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"Nancy Beck refuses to do her job & I cannot do my job as a wife & a mother. I cannot protect my family from further exposure to PFAS chemicals. I cannot prevent avoidable harms.” —Emily Donovan https://t.co/gvdAxMHAkO — PolitiTweet.org

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Anti-science, anti-environment, anti-consumer—Nancy Beck has a record that is antithetical to the core mission of the CPSC & makes her wholly unqualified to lead the agency. This week, I joined advocates & @ConsumerFed in sounding the alarm. Listen to their stories. — PolitiTweet.org

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Scarborough is right: Big Tech must be held accountable through targeted carefully crafted reform of Sec. 230—now giving them sweeping immunity. That’s why I’ve introduced the Earn It Act to stop child exploitation. I opposed Trump’s illegal over-broad order. — PolitiTweet.org

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Barr must go. His blatant aiding & abetting Trump’s attempted Bolton censorship led DOJ professionals to resign. He should too, in disgrace. https://t.co/JO71D6tYVn — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

RT @cspanwj: .@SenBlumenthal on the SCOTUS decision protecting LGBTQ workers: "It will have the kind of ramifications that marriage equali… — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

DOJ’s Erin Nealy Cox was unprepared to answer key questions about convictions under Sec. 242— the statute used to hold law enforcement officers accountable for use of excessive force. This info is vital to making federal enforcement more effective as a deterrent & punishment. https://t.co/rES2RCNkEs — PolitiTweet.org

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Later during the hearing, I was able to share a couple more CT voices. Don Bell, Awet Tsegai, & Paul Witherspoon’s stories are reflective of many Black Americans' experiences with police. https://t.co/xjeGLUww9v — PolitiTweet.org

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One of the principal steps in the Justice in Policing Act is the change in the state of mind requirement from ‘willfully’ to ‘knowingly or w/reckless disregard.’ I asked @vanitaguptaCR of @civilrightsorg to help explain why this makes a difference in holding police accountable. https://t.co/j5wtzY2b1w — PolitiTweet.org

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At today’s Judiciary hearing on police brutality, I wanted to lift up & give added voice to some of the people I’ve heard at demonstrations all around CT. Please take a moment to listen to these profoundly powerful words from Imani Tyson, Deon Forbes, & Dunn Pearson. https://t.co/ccjZLupZj4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Trump fails monumentally to meet the moment. No meaningful justice reforms to fight racism. If he can’t lead, he should at least get out of the way. — PolitiTweet.org

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A powerful start toward reform is the Justice In Policing Act. It’s real remedies impose accountability, more than just rhetoric. — PolitiTweet.org

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Trump offers only empty promises. This weak order is no substitute for sweeping, systemic reform for police accountability. Americans overwhelmingly want real, groundbreaking change—no going back to the old normal. https://t.co/M3DlrU3xkn — PolitiTweet.org

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Big Tech promised that during a pandemic & economic crisis things would be different. Surprise… it's not. I’m joining @GWIDDP to discuss #COVID19 disinfo & Big Tech's inaction, which often puts profits over people—endangering lives. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/7vNz33XqdV — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Big Tech promised that during a pandemic & economic crisis things would be different. Surprise… it's not. I’m joining @GWIDPP to discuss #COVID19 disinfo & Big Tech's inaction, which often puts profits over people—endangering lives. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/7vNz33XqdV — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Until Google is held to account, it'll always hold profits above people. My colleagues, like @janschakowsky, & I will continue fighting for new laws & push for real enforcement to protect Americans against online swindlers & tech companies that enable them.https://t.co/viBDsQDeeZ — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

#COVID19 has put people in dire financial straits. Google & its ad arm have become a hotbed for scam ads & fraud targeting consumers’ coronavirus relief. This reckless disregard from one of the most profitable companies is deeply destructive & must end. https://t.co/3xWd8SLryL — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @POGOBlog: "@SenWarren @SenBlumenthal @RepJayapal & @RepSarbanes set have outlined a set of proposals that would address...issues affect… — PolitiTweet.org

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Anthony Tata’s nomination is a disgrace. His bigoted, Islamaphobic conspiracy-theory-ridden record makes him unequivocally unfit to serve in this role. His nomination should be immediately withdrawn. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @fams2gether: Pay attention, the Trump administration wants to use a global pandemic to make it harder for people to seek safety. We can… — PolitiTweet.org