Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

A happy, healthy Easter to all who celebrate. Hoping you are able to share this wonderful holiday with friends & family—even if only remotely this year. Stay safe. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Governor Lamont has now made it possible to apply for a restraining order completely online. @CTCADV is here to help you through the process. Remember, all #CTSafeConnect services are confidential, safe, free, & voluntary. https://t.co/9BSszneM6L — PolitiTweet.org

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If you are experiencing domestic violence you are not alone—help is still available during the COVID-19 crisis. Advocates @CTCADV can assist you 24/7 via call (888-774-2900) or chat & email at https://t.co/b3UpzwYL5o. https://t.co/53hYphXrAX — PolitiTweet.org

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Manufacturers & entrepreneurs at MakerspaceCT are donating face shields to health care workers—frontline heroes at Hartford Hospital. CT ingenuity & can do spirit from the makers. https://t.co/fiBwqacGcB — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TheVillage_CT: Feeling anxious? Not sure how to talk to your children about COVID-19? VISIT and SHARE: https://t.co/GKV4Y0cxl5 We've c… — PolitiTweet.org

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Stop using e-cigs now—keep your lungs healthy. Help halt COVID-19’s spread & save lives. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Vaping inflames airways & impairs lung function—an open invitation to COVID-19 perils. Be smart, listen to scientists, stop inhaling deadly vapors. https://t.co/FRanjzdTnj — PolitiTweet.org

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If you normally do not file a tax return, the IRS just launched a new tool to help expedite your #CARESAct economic impact payment. Visit their website & register: https://t.co/7oJwxeUTBq — PolitiTweet.org

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Stop the #COVID19 snake oil scammers—like Alex Jones—exploiting widespread anxiety & anguish. Bottom feeders are hawking fake remedies that have serious side effects. Hardly harmless: Beware. https://t.co/8peCPEZ9pk — PolitiTweet.org

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A commission—much like what was conducted after 9/11—is absolutely necessary to understand the mistakes that were made & develop the lessons learned. Our future depends on it. — PolitiTweet.org

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Once we overcome this heartbreaking crisis, the American people deserve to understand how & why we were so unprepared. I’m announcing legislation with @RepAdamSchiff, @SenFeinstein, @SenKamalaHarris, & @SenMarkey creating a nonpartisan, independent investigation to do just that. — PolitiTweet.org

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Trump’s calculated strategy is to designate acting inspectors general instead of nominating permanent ones. That way he can say “you’re fired” when they conduct real oversight. — PolitiTweet.org

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The danger to the independence of inspectors general is unprecedented. That’s why I’m working on reforms to prevent Trump & his admin from undercutting government accountability. https://t.co/e5CPzqJ2Ca — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m demanding that OSHA adopt immediate standards to protect all frontline workers risking their lives. Healthcare, public safety, construction, & other essential employees need personal protective equipment & additional safeguards. https://t.co/XsvcOkod9P — PolitiTweet.org

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Hunger is everywhere, just like COVID-19. I visited mobile CT Food Banks in Hamden & East Haven this week. 700+ families were served & countless others turned away when food ran out. Heartfelt thanks to the volunteers—more federal support is necessary. https://t.co/mnJNPcGXo9 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Hunger is everywhere, just like COVID-19. I visited mobile CT Food Banks in Hamden & East Haven this week. 700+ families were served & countless others turned away when food ran out. Heartfelt thanks to the volunteers—more federal support is necessary. https://t.co/mnJNPcGXo9 — PolitiTweet.org

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Thousands of Americans are still stranded overseas & lack the funds to pay the sky-high costs to get back. I’m leading 10 colleagues in demanding Sec. Pompeo take steps to secure their immediate return & work to provide financial relief/waive fees for travel home. https://t.co/cB58y7quYK — PolitiTweet.org

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Yesterday afternoon I visited another @CTFoodBank Mobile Pantry where they served 400 families in an hour & had to turn people away after running out of food. The demand for assistance is growing every day & need for allocated federal dollars is mission critical. https://t.co/o8Pt6FN6BP — PolitiTweet.org

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Trump wants to kill the messenger—the WHO. It warned about an imminent, insidious pandemic. Trump dismissed & demeaned the message & now seeks to decimate WHO. Unacceptable. https://t.co/keAb73wgSc — PolitiTweet.org

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To all who are celebrating Passover as it begins tonight, Chag Pesach Sameach to you & yours from the Blumenthals. We hope you are able to reach out to family & friends through virtual or other means to mark the holiday. Connection matters. But please continue to stay safe! — PolitiTweet.org

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Deeply horrific. An 8-month pregnant woman with flu symptoms was arrested by CBP, denied medical care, & forced to give birth standing up. This inhumane treatment must end. I've led 12 colleagues in demanding a DHS investigation & @ACLU filed a complaint. https://t.co/wuZrOAhnRq — PolitiTweet.org

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Reliable local news is even more vital during COVID-19, but outlets are struggling to make ends meet. Future COVID relief funding must include support for local journalism & media so they can continue providing communities answers to critical questions & lifesaving info. https://t.co/lpYn4VaKLy — PolitiTweet.org

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.@CTFoodBank is doing vital work to feed our communities during this crisis. Speaking w/organizers of the mobile pantry made it crystal clear the demand is huge & resources are limited. Just today at one location they served 350+ people in an hour. More fed support must be given. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you @GraceFarmsCT for your wonderful work to get critical protective equipment to those fighting COVID-19 on the frontlines. — PolitiTweet.org

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Each day nurses, doctors, & health care providers are risking their lives to save others. On #WorldHealthDay, I would like to say #ThanksHealthHeroes! — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @SenMarkey: We need an all hands on deck approach to combating the spread of #COVID19. But efforts by Google and others in the private s… — PolitiTweet.org

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After Modly’s terrible judgment & offensive comments, McPherson may not have big shoes to fill, but he has a big job to do—protect our sailors from COVID-19 & right the Navy’s ship. — PolitiTweet.org

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Modly had to go, but his taking the fall still leaves the need for Pentagon leadership accountability. We need to know who else was involved in removing a Navy captain doing his duty to protect his sailors. A full IG investigation is no less necessary. https://t.co/SyVfmA5pgB — PolitiTweet.org

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Lawmakers who fail to speak up now will be forever remembered as accomplices in Donald Trump’s calculated campaign to evade accountability. — PolitiTweet.org

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This blatant cover-up scheme is outrageous. It has no purpose except to derail&defang oversight. To my Republican colleagues who’ve built careers advocating spending oversight: you must take a stand as Trump sidelines scrutiny over the largest relief funding bill in our history. — PolitiTweet.org