Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Plain & simple, Cory Wilson should not be given a lifetime seat on the federal bench. I’ll be voting no on his nomination & so should my colleagues. #StopWilson — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

I stand by my calls for an IG investigation into DOJ dropping the Flynn case & the broader unprecedented politicization of our Justice Department. https://t.co/W1U35kt78r — PolitiTweet.org

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The integrity of DOJ & the rule of law depend on the independence of our courts. Barr’s DOJ cannot get away with corruptly protecting a Trump crony. Flynn should be sentenced. — PolitiTweet.org

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Stunning—political & prosecutorial abuses abound. Former Judge Gleeson makes clear to the court that “[t]he Government has engaged in highly irregular conduct to benefit a political ally of the President.” https://t.co/ljYpRh3gMd — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @HeidiMurkoff: No mom should go through pregnancy,birth,or postpartum alone,as many military moms do.Grateful to @SenBlumenthal and @Sen… — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

I’m proud to introduce legislation with Senator @SenSherrodBrown to ensure our country’s student veterans do not needlessly lose their hard-earned, well-deserved academic & housing benefits. — PolitiTweet.org

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Student veterans should not be penalized for taking time out of the academic year due to COVID-19. This is an unprecedented time & we must give GI Bill recipients the flexibility they need to address any health & family emergencies. — PolitiTweet.org

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Still no acceptable health & safety standards for air travel. A patchwork of unenforceable “requirements” won’t cut it. No more waste of time by DOT & HHS in establishing rules to keep travelers & crews safe. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Airbridge program’s failures had real life consequences for the health care providers who needed equipment. At today’s Judiciary Committee hearing, DOJ representatives would not commit to looking into this confusion, & even possible corruption. https://t.co/OpWwF1qYjz — PolitiTweet.org

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Our investigation shows how secrecy & lies were Airbridge's hallmarks, following faithfully the Trump model for pandemic response. This investigation's alarming revelations should spur an in depth, detailed inquiry—& action—by the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee. — PolitiTweet.org

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Cronyism & incompetence seemingly led this taxpayer-funded boondoggle to tragically misallocate scarce medical supplies & PPE. Jared Kushner's pet Airbridge project was a "bridge to nowhere" for health providers most in need. https://t.co/jY7IYYx0fg — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenWarren: In April, @SenBlumenthal & I asked COVID-19 medical suppliers for information about Jared Kushner’s “Project Air Bridge.” We… — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Military bases should be named after military heroes (like Medal of Honor recipients), not Confederate Generals (like Hood, Lee, & Bragg). The USMC has taken a first step. The Army should do it too. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenatorBaldwin: I have grave concerns over President Trump’s recent threat to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to Americans exer… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Ilhan: This President has repeatedly compromised our democracy by threatening an escalation of violence on protesters. Today, I introd… — PolitiTweet.org

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This weekend I heard protesters chanting “no lives matter, until Black Lives Matter.” They are right. I won’t stop fighting until justice & actively anti-racist polices are achieved. — PolitiTweet.org

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More than better training & tough screening, this legislation will ban choke holds & require intervention to stop excessive force by fellow officers. https://t.co/vRAf59w9GX — PolitiTweet.org

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Congress can no longer be a bystander to the racism & police brutality that is endemic in our country. I’m proud to join @SenKamalaHarris & @SenBooker in introducing the #JusticeInPolicingAct. Legislation that will start to create greater accountability & transparency. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenatorBaldwin: I support the CIVIL Act because we cannot allow President Trump to weaponize our military and use active duty troops to… — PolitiTweet.org

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Addressing the passport processing backlog is a key step in reopening the global economy. Additional resources are needed as travel restrictions are lifted. https://t.co/YGWBxD6wQx — PolitiTweet.org

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I’ll be joining Senate colleagues in advancing major sweeping reform legislation tomorrow, energized & inspired by powerful demonstrations for justice & change throughout CT. More police accountability, no more inaction. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Huge, passionate, peaceful demands for justice today in Glastonbury & Windsor—& all over CT. Now is the time for action & change. https://t.co/uuNuboknp2 — PolitiTweet.org

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Airlines once again put passengers last & require Congress to push them to pick up the slack. Masks, like seat belts & no smoking, are key to health & safety, at least for now. Passing my Essential Transportation Employee Safety Act would require DOT to implement a mask mandate. — PolitiTweet.org

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Hiking fares, denying refunds, raising fees, shrinking seats, packing flights & bumping travelers—airlines do masterfully. But requiring masks? Too hard. — PolitiTweet.org

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Airlines’ abject failure to protect passengers—malevolent neglect of their own mask wearing rules—means Congress must act. https://t.co/RpcjUG9aNR — PolitiTweet.org

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Proud to join protesters in Trumbull & Danbury speaking out against racism. Your voices demanding justice are so powerful. When I return to DC on Monday, your activism will inspire me to continue working on comprehensive change & justice. https://t.co/m0oG0F3UB8 — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @StateDept: On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we call for the release of Morad Tahbaz, a renowned conservationist suffering in a jail cell in Ira… — PolitiTweet.org

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DHS’s response to the 8-month pregnant woman who was detained by CBP & forced to give birth standing up is overdue & frustratingly cursory. Meaningful steps must be taken to address treatment of pregnant people in DHS custody—the status quo is unacceptable.https://t.co/SsriYYh3b1 — PolitiTweet.org

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I stand with my colleagues @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris in the fight to pass anti-lynching legislation. Any hold on this bill is completely inexcusable. The Senate must meet this moment with real, meaningful action. — PolitiTweet.org

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Past presidents invoked the Insurrection Act to advance de-segregation—a necessary use of this authority. Trump is doing the exact opposite—manipulating the law for his political gain, while depriving people of their First Amendment rights. That’s why we must pass the CIVIL Act. — PolitiTweet.org