Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Amazon’s callous attempts to shirk its responsibilities & evade accountability is as heartless as it is morally bankrupt. It is unfathomable & indefensible for a company that prides itself on innovation & big ideas to struggle w/standards of public safety. https://t.co/eQX6gqx7Yx — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

The NFL has failed to lead on the issue of domestic violence & sexual assault by its players. These heinous crimes must be taken more seriously with greater oversight & accountability. As the regular season starts, I’m demanding Commissioner Goodell take stronger action. https://t.co/AE3MjYscSw — PolitiTweet.org

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Good news: More automakers are installing rear seat alert technology. Bad news: Not until 2025. Why the delay? It’s already standard in many models & my Hot Cars Act would require it in 2 yrs—saving kids’ lives. — PolitiTweet.org

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Clear evidence of how Juul is using Big Tobacco’s playbook & hooking the next generation on nicotine. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Consumers must be warned & protected from the long-lasting, negative effects of regularly consuming deceptive “detox teas.” I’ve called on the FTC to address these teas' misleading marketing & am now demanding the FDA examine their dubious ingredients. https://t.co/s04X8f4dBy https://t.co/PimUGmsr9V — PolitiTweet.org

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Walmart is showing how to take real action on gun reforms. Time for Senate Republicans to support commonsense measures too—or get out of the way. Deferring to Trump is a dead end. Lead! https://t.co/xa6LN6bEnJ — PolitiTweet.org

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I am concerned that this divided FTC vote on YouTube reflects a lack of resolve & a lost opportunity to impose necessary accountability measures to rein in Google's persistent pattern of privacy abuses. — PolitiTweet.org

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Big Tech's invasion of children's lives is appalling. When companies like Google & YouTube repeatedly break the law & track kids online, the FTC must demand structural change & executive accountability—not just fines. https://t.co/PWfjljfLGX — PolitiTweet.org

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Today, Walmart took a step forward to aid in curbing our country’s epidemic of gun violence. When the collective voices of Americans are listened to, change can occur. Now it’s time for Congress to take action. https://t.co/UapOR7s8dH — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Republicans & Democrats agree, Ukraine is critical in countering Russian aggression. Counter to this bipartisanship, the Trump Admin is withholding critical military aid after inviting Russia to rejoin the G7. Tough on Russia? I think not. https://t.co/7KaDrAcbVg — PolitiTweet.org

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Misappropriating Congressional funds for the Trump border wall isn’t simply a waste of money—it further compromises military readiness, entrenches the Pentagon in immigration enforcement support, & politicizes our servicemembers. — PolitiTweet.org

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Robbing military construction projects to pay for an unnecessary Trump vanity project is as illogical as it is illegal. This unlawful transfer of funds was unacceptable when the Trump Administration first proposed it, & it is unacceptable now. https://t.co/HmbXJ5GN5g — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you to the @CTRedCross’s brave volunteers deploying to #HurricaneDorian. These individuals—who take action at great sacrifice to their families & employers—are key to the @RedCross’s remarkable work in the wake of disasters. https://t.co/MgLJHpkoXf — PolitiTweet.org

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Pharmacies call themselves health care companies, yet profit from tobacco & e-cigarettes. Other retailers must follow CVS’s lead in rejecting & reducing the deadly reach of Big Tobacco by removing these harmful, addictive nicotine products from its stores. — PolitiTweet.org

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St. Barbara’s festival is a celebration of faith, food & family. This congregation is so hard working & sincerely welcoming. They make it fun for everyone. Great dancing, art & some of the best Greek dishes ever. https://t.co/NL3ltkSYPq — PolitiTweet.org

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Newtown’s Labor Day Parade celebrates working Americans, changing seasons— & a wonderful community that has met tragedy with deep goodness of spirit & faith. A model for a troubled nation seeking leadership & courage. — PolitiTweet.org

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#LaborDay is a celebration of America’s workers & unions who’ve fought to protect & expand workers’ wages, safety, & rights. We must continue to expand economic opportunities & protections for our work force. — PolitiTweet.org

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Today’s attacks in Texas, yesterday’s shooting at a HS football game in Alabama, & even more being killed & injured in acts of gun violence in communities across the country this weekend, America must answer the question, when will this violence stop? — PolitiTweet.org

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Heartbreaking & devastating news in Odessa-Midland, TX. Another display of senseless violence. Enough is enough. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Trump & Sec. DeVos once again revealed their true colors—instead of protecting students, they favor the financial interests of for-profit education scammers. Students shouldn’t have to fear financial ruin to obtain a higher education. https://t.co/FH6YnhGXNz — PolitiTweet.org

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Airlines make key info a mystifying maze, impeding fliers from using price comparison sites to get the best deals on flights. @SenMarkey, @SenWarren,@SenFeinstein, @RonWyden & I urge DOT to protect consumers from these unfair, anticompetitive, or deceptive practices. https://t.co/ircQ1LnVfq — PolitiTweet.org

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Every day should be #OverdoseAwarenessDay. Bridgeport, Hartford & many CT communities are leading the fight against addiction & overdoses. I’ll continue to work at the federal level to get the funds CT needs to ensure narcan & quality mental health care are readily available. https://t.co/vDpI9cvNWm — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

The FTC must demand structural change at Google & other tech companies—not just financial penalties. I’m concerned about a divided vote that reflects a lack of resolve by the agency. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

A financial settlement is no substitute for core reforms that stop Google & other tech companies from invading our privacy—particularly when children are concerned. I continue to be alarmed by Big Tech’s policies & practices that invade children’s lives & information. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Our forests are one of the best tools in the fight against climate change. Trump’s attempt to open the Tongass National Forest to logging, mining, & energy extraction is shameful & counterproductive. https://t.co/XaBwefl3v5 — PolitiTweet.org

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I introduced the STURDY Act with Sen. Casey to push the CPSC to establish mandatory furniture stability standards. Passing & enacting this simple legislative fix will help prevent devastating, premature deaths & injuries among our most previous & vulnerable populations—our kids. — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you Shelley for bravely sharing your son J.R.'s tragic story. The pain of losing a child, which too many families continue to face due to unstable, tippable furniture & appliances, is intolerable. CPSC must enact stronger standards to save lives. https://t.co/yFes9EP64i — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

I’ve been honored to work w/@SenatorIsakson on the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, where his courage & leadership have benefited our nation’s heroes. He will be missed for his dedication, good humor, honesty, & work ethic that have made him admired on both sides of the aisle. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

RT @amyklobuchar: When around 25 percent of what you pay for concert tickets goes to Live Nation/Ticketmaster (same thing), music lovers we… — PolitiTweet.org

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This nonsensical policy is an insidious insult to our military. Of course the children of servicemembers deployed overseas are automatically American citizens. Suggesting anything less is unpatriotic. — PolitiTweet.org