Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

We've a historic opportunity to move forward with meaningful policy that would keep guns out of the hands of people who pose a danger to themselves or others. Sen. Graham & I are talking to the White House & we’re at the five-yard line. Now it's up to President Trump. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

There is widespread, bipartisan agreement that Extreme Risk Protection Orders save lives. Listen to Judge Singhal—a Trump judicial nominee from Florida—articulate why. https://t.co/GMnxIviMbJ — PolitiTweet.org

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.@SenJeffMerkley & I have had enough of our health agencies’ inaction on e-cigs—lives are being lost. We are demanding answers & actions from FDA & CDC to respond to the deadly vaping illnesses that are afflicting our teens. HHS must stop dragging their feet. https://t.co/3vYI2FYEPY — PolitiTweet.org

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Continued inaction will require new leadership at FDA. The CPSC must also join this fight. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

FDA’s dithering continues to endanger & damage our kids. The vague allusions to action are more delusion from a failing agency. Only bold, decisive action—a long overdue ban on flavors & deceptive, slick pitches out of Big Tobacco’s playbook will help end the vaping epidemic. — PolitiTweet.org

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Hate & terror cannot break a nation united by love & justice. We come together as a nation today to #NeverForget the lives lost 18 years go & all who bravely heard the call & responded. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

.@GovNedLamont & other governors are right when they write “a patchwork of state laws will never be a substitute for coherent national policy.” Mitch McConnell, all over the country people are demanding action—stop stalling & call the vote. https://t.co/9QSCi5EjET — PolitiTweet.org

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Actions have consequences. 2 million Americans lost their coverage last year because of Trump & Republicans’ systematic sabotage of the ACA & failure to take on drug prices. People in CT & around the country deserve & demand quality, affordable health care.https://t.co/JSQqdrBO7m — PolitiTweet.org

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Another day, another senior advisor fired by Tweet. I fear for the strength of our alliances, the security of our nation, & the instability caused by this President & his Administration. https://t.co/5bmOTKbeOC — PolitiTweet.org

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Congress should also step up to the plate by passing my PROTECT Act, legislation that would create the first & only dedicated CDC initiative to educate teens & prevent the use of e-cigarettes. — PolitiTweet.org

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For too many kids, back to school has become back to Juul. @noflavoredecigs is joining the fight to take flavored e-cigarettes off the market & stop the growing epidemic of youth nicotine addiction. FDA & CDC must act before it’s too late. https://t.co/VwvJJdT7hr — PolitiTweet.org

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Time & again research has shown that access to firearms increases the risk of suicide. @CSGV & @EFSGV’s new website, Prevent Firearm Suicide, provides a multilevel approach that will help save lives. https://t.co/ml2u8Q2BlJ #SuicidePrevention https://t.co/ZhyXySVe8s — PolitiTweet.org

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I know firsthand that our antitrust laws work, but only when they are strongly enforced. These tech behemoths’ predatory practices & abuses cannot continue to be left unchecked. DOJ & FTC must heed this resounding call from state attorneys general & do their job. — PolitiTweet.org

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Today’s announcement is a profoundly powerful step to protect consumers in the face of federal inaction. The states’ investigation will lift the Big Tech smoke screen that has inexplicably stymied federal watchdogs for years & undermined the credibility of antitrust watchdogs. — PolitiTweet.org

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The one who ought to be fired is Ross. Corrupt & incompetent—he should have gone long ago. The Commerce Committee should reach across the aisle to protect science agencies & professionals from political bullying. https://t.co/ydoXeqp7qE — PolitiTweet.org

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A welcome, but incomplete first step. More swift & decisive FDA action is needed to hold Juul accountable for hooking kids on nicotine. FDA must thoroughly investigate Juul, review all e-cigarette products, & ban all flavored e-cigarettes. https://t.co/iPhdef4pKk — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Look at the history of loopholes in the present background check law—no logic, only the political sway of the NRA. The exceptions have swallowed the rule. Time to close them with bipartisan action, beginning this week when the Senate returns. https://t.co/VZX6tuhzK6 — PolitiTweet.org

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I hope my Republican colleagues, especially Mitch McConnell, are watching Texas’ Lt . Gov. A profile in common sense if not courage. Now is the time to save lives. Congress must take action when we come back this week. https://t.co/z704gzjYtv — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Deeply disappointing that NOAA’s leadership has stooped to the level of bending to a sharpie edit. This controversy is emblematic of the pervasive distortion of science by the Trump admin. Our weather & emergency preparedness should not be moved by the winds of politics. — PolitiTweet.org

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The FDA must be held accountable for their lethargic & lagging approach to a vaping epidemic now turning lethal. Dr. Sharpless must go, if he cannot lead. Now. — PolitiTweet.org

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More powerful batteries, higher heat, concentrations of unknown ingredients & possible toxins, & uncontrolled e-liquid containers make these products an addictive concoction delivered by a defect-ridden device. CSPC must enforce the consumer protection laws. — PolitiTweet.org

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CSPC must investigate— & potentially recall & ban—deceptive & deeply dangerous vaping products, such as e-liquids that could contribute to nicotine poisoning. The FDA must crackdown on unsafe devices & flavors, but CSPC cannot shirk its separate duty to stop dangers & deaths. — PolitiTweet.org

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I visited Great Oaks Charter School in Bridgeport to say thank you to everyone who has made this enormous project possible. You will be opening your doors & fulfilling the dreams of thousands of children. Hope, opportunity, & hard work are making progress possible. #Believeport https://t.co/0Bumlc6Dcg — PolitiTweet.org

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Amazon is hardly the only bad actor. Federal watchdogs responsible for protecting workers & consumers must wake up. It’s time to take on Big Tech & its perverse ‘at all costs’ focus on profits. — PolitiTweet.org

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.@WSJ also found thousands of deceptive product listings from third-parties—which accounts for nearly 60% of all Amazon sales. Reacting to negative press isn't an adequate or acceptable commitment to consumer or worker protection.https://t.co/ARaOLdWeOH — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Amazon’s “audits for compliance” aren’t working as they should—w/deadly consequences. The continued use of Inpax—even after warning signs—defies common sense. As @BuzzFeedNews found, lax oversight of third-party contractors has failed workers that drive your business & revenues. https://t.co/DCBxDD0MgV — PolitiTweet.org

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.@amazonnews, recent news reports from @BuzzFeedNews, @propublica, @nytimes, & @WSJ suggest otherwise. https://t.co/69vBDKUnuk — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Vaping sickness is surging—with deadly consequences. Teens & adolescents need to know what dangerous components make up e-cigarettes—a toxic stew of unknown chemicals & addictive nicotine. The FDA needs to act, banning flavors & slick marketing tactics. — PolitiTweet.org

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As we watch the heartbreaking scenes out of the Bahamas we must remember our power as a nation comes from our generosity as a people. Thank you to the people of @Americares for all your great work that helps to give people hope. https://t.co/94KBZb19Au — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Whether it’s dangerous products being sold by third-party sellers or deadly conditions for contracted delivery drivers, Amazon’s message is always the same: ‘It’s not our fault.’ — PolitiTweet.org