Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

The CARES Act shortsightedly shortchanged the taxpayers of Washington, DC out of $700 million in relief—a mistake we should fix immediately. COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate, & neither should Congress. https://t.co/AmbfqdRcvz — PolitiTweet.org

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DOD IG must immediately investigate the COVID-19 crisis on the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Navy must provide urgent assistance to the entire crew & the island of Guam to contain the spread. — PolitiTweet.org

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Speaking the truth in times of crisis takes true courage & grit. Capt. Crozier put the health & safety of his sailors first. This move will have chilling effects on other military commanders dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks. — PolitiTweet.org

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As we face #COVID19, thank you to the student athletes from around our state for speaking out about the importance of social-distancing & the need to #FlattenTheCurve. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

People who’ve lost their jobs & are struggling to make ends meet don’t want temporary air travel vouchers, they need full cash refunds. Airlines got $25 billion in loans & loan guarantees. Temporary travel vouchers don’t cut it. https://t.co/ceHcmICN6T — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @AccessHealthCT: The Access Health CT New Special Enrollment Period has been extended thru Fri, Apr 17, 2020 for uninsured CT residents… — PolitiTweet.org

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Zoom continues to neglect vile harassment from hate groups & tolls. More than blogs, it owes users immediate steps to stop intrusions & secure video calls. Shifting the burden to users is unacceptable. I’ll be watching whether Zoom cleans up its act. — PolitiTweet.org

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Message to Zoom: Blog posts are no substitute for action. Zoom is recklessly endangering privacy & security of millions of new users. It must earn back public trust through swift, strong action—real steps speaking louder than words. — PolitiTweet.org

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Once we overcome this #COVID19 crisis, Americans deserve a bipartisan investigation—much like we did after 9/11—to show mistakes made & lessons learned. I’ll be introducing legislation (bipartisan, I hope) to establish an independent commission—nonpolitical, objective, timely. — PolitiTweet.org

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Common sense in DC? Almost. Treasury officials say no tax returns required from Social Security recipients for COVID-19 cash payments. But VA benefit recipients still need them. That makes no sense. https://t.co/2ANqE40Aci — PolitiTweet.org

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While I haven’t seen Tiger King myself, I’ve heard the series makes one thing clear: Congress should pass my Big Cat Public Safety Act. I introduced this legislation to help protect these beautiful animals from cruelty & killing. — PolitiTweet.org

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No adequate essential medical equipment “anytime soon.” That’s the message I took away from the call. No production capacity to make the masks, protective gear, & ventilators foreseeable in amounts we need. Unacceptable. — PolitiTweet.org

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Chilling. No Presidential leadership to build the manufacturing capacity necessary to make enough COVID-19 equipment to save lives. My call with the FEMA Administrator & staff today made clear domestic production efforts must heighten exponentially, matching the epidemic. — PolitiTweet.org

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No question that CARES Act cash should go—right away—to all eligible Social Security or VA benefit recipients, without an additional tax return or other bureaucratic mumbo jumbo. The feds already send them checks. They have all the info they need. — PolitiTweet.org

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A little over a month ago, I tweeted this. States, cities, & Congress are stepping-up. The President & his administration still have no real plan—putting hundreds of thousands of lives on the line. — PolitiTweet.org

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Whether it’s online (https://t.co/PfdHv01ubS), on the phone (844-330-2020), or by mail, take a few minutes today to #GetCounted in the #Census2020. Your participation will impact the future funding & representation of our communities, state, & country. #CensusDay — PolitiTweet.org

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I am calling on Zoom to take urgent & aggressive action to stop the racists, trolls, & peddlers of hate that are silencing & bullying communities. Check out these steps from the @ADL on protecting yourself. https://t.co/Zyium6IflW — PolitiTweet.org

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After visiting NanoViricides, I’m impressed by the potential for COVID-19 cures. Medical experts will have to judge, but I hope every possible means to attack this insidious virus will be closely & quickly considered. https://t.co/sWFngc4xGU — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

We are racing against time & a deadly virus. Scientists at NanoViricides are working tirelessly for a cure. Federal support for research should be decided & dispensed quickly & effectively—in days not months. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Workers at companies like Amazon & Instacart are delivering pivotal food & supplies during required social distancing. Employers have an obligation to provide paid sick leave & a safe work environment for those out on the frontlines of this pandemic. https://t.co/xzaXdM6J3w — PolitiTweet.org

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I commend the bravery of CAPT Crozier in putting the welfare of his sailors first. This leadership is admirable & the Navy must heed his call for help. https://t.co/poJ8FeLHFq — PolitiTweet.org

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Immediate assistance to the USS Theodore is urgently needed to minimize risk to our sailors. Decisive action from the Navy required now. Our servicemembers must be protected. https://t.co/ySzDy3cB9l — PolitiTweet.org

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Millions of Americans are now using @zoom_us to attend school, seek medical help, & socialize with their friends. Privacy & cybersecurity risks shouldn’t be added to their list of worries. I'm calling for answers from Zoom on how it handles our private data. https://t.co/Vl9XyvxZjb — PolitiTweet.org

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Airlines seemingly have no shame. After a gargantuan bailout—on the taxpayers’ dollar—they’re threatening to profiteer at consumers' expense. Canceling flights is bad enough. Refusing cash refunds takes stratospheric gall. https://t.co/d1R5dZYfkb — PolitiTweet.org

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There’s no question equal work deserves equal pay. The #COVID19 pandemic is shining a light on the depths of this wage gap inequality & exacerbating its consequences. #EqualPayDay https://t.co/EC2tsivcjS — PolitiTweet.org

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Nearing the end of a shameful chapter: these cars lost monetary value, but more importantly too many drivers lost lives. GM turned a corner by acknowledging the defect & concealment. https://t.co/W1V6HGD4C5 — PolitiTweet.org

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Workers on the frontlines of this pandemic are giving their all to keep us safe. The least the fed gov’t can do is provide child care options for their kids. Proud to join my colleagues in pushing HHS to ramp up their resources for these families. https://t.co/C14j7ahVzW — PolitiTweet.org

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Puerto Rico was denied fair, full relief last week in COVID 3. The next federal emergency package must remedy this unjust, foolhardy shortfall in aid. Our fellow Americans there deserve no less. — PolitiTweet.org

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Vets are vulnerable—age, medical conditions, etc. In this pandemic, they’re at dire risk. Unacceptable for the VA to fail them, yet again. Our vets kept their word. So must the VA. — PolitiTweet.org

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VA crisis looming. Our heroes deserve better. Reported shortages of medical equipment & staff at key facilities facing the COVID-19 surge. Inspector General findings on the VA are alarming. — PolitiTweet.org