Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

This decisive decision will allow millions of Americans to sleep a little easier tonight. After all the absurd legal contortions in this challenge, today’s decision should be no surprise, but it is a profound relief. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

After years of relentless attacks aimed at restricting & denying millions of Americans health care access, today's ruling reaffirms what we’ve always known—the ACA is constitutional. Americans can begin to breathe a sigh of relief, these health care protections are here to stay. — PolitiTweet.org

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Encouraging to see DOJ file a lawsuit to prevent the #2 & #3 insurance brokers from becoming one. Hopefully this marks the beginning of a new era of aggressive enforcement to stop the mega mergers that fuel anti-competitive, monopolistic consolidation. https://t.co/plijs6DLdb — PolitiTweet.org

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Abortion is a constitutional right & access should never depend on your ZIP code. Congress must defend people’s right to make their own reproductive decisions based on what is best for themselves, their lives, & their families. We need to pass #WHPA & #ActForAbortionAccess. 7/7 — PolitiTweet.org

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We cannot rely solely on the courts to defend abortion rights & access. We need to take action through #WHPA to enshrine the promise & vision of Roe v. Wade in federal law. Witness @michelebgoodwin highlighted how this bill will improve reproductive health, rights, & justice. 6/7 https://t.co/khPTxrPJMI — PolitiTweet.org

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As one of the witness, Dr. Perritt (@Reprorightsdoc), made crystal clear, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, young people, those working to make ends meet, & people with disabilities are among those hardest hit by abortion restrictions. 5/7 https://t.co/QiV8FD6NTR — PolitiTweet.org

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Let’s also not forget the baseless, unscientific restrictions (TRAP laws) that abortion clinics face like hallway/room size & proximity to a hospital. Or the medically inaccurate information & unnecessary procedures politicians require doctors in some states to provide. 4/7 — PolitiTweet.org

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As it stands, nearly 90% of US counties lack a single abortion provider. 27 cities have become “abortion deserts,” where people travel 100+ miles to reach a provider. Folks in more than half of the U.S. have to travel 100 miles to access abortion care. 3/7 — PolitiTweet.org

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2021 is on track to be the most devastating anti-abortion state legislative session in decades. In just the past 5 months, 70+ restrictions have already been enacted in 14 states & there is more to come. 2/7 — PolitiTweet.org

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Today, I held a hearing on the Women’s Health Protection Act. I want to take a moment & explain why this legislation is so critical to help protect equal access to abortion care nationwide. 1/7 https://t.co/CXu92KxA5e — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @michelebgoodwin: An honor and pleasure to be with Tohan (@AbortionStories) and Dr. Jamila Perritt (@Reprorightsdoc) testifying today on… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ReproRights: A HUGE thank you to Tohan, Professor Michele Bratcher Goodwin (@michelebgoodwin) and Dr. Jamila Perritt (@reprorightsdoc)… — PolitiTweet.org

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TUNE IN: As extremist state lawmakers attack reproductive rights across the nation, the Women’s Health Protection Act has never been more urgent or more necessary. We must ensure that access to safe, legal abortion care is protected at the federal level. https://t.co/uflmjvRLll — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Reprorightsdoc: Today at 2:30 pm ET, I’ll be testifying before a @JudiciaryDems subcommittee on the urgent need to pass the Women’s Hea… — PolitiTweet.org

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Chemicals in cosmetics are almost completely unregulated, leaving many consumers & makeup wearers vulnerable to toxins in lipstick, mascara & more. I'm proud to join my colleagues in introducing this important legislation that would purge poisonous PFAS lurking in these products. — PolitiTweet.org

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America is the only country Dreamers know. They grew up going to our schools, volunteering in our communities, & pledging allegiance to the American flag. They are part of this great nation & make it greater. It's time to #LetThemDream by passing the American Dream & Promise Act. https://t.co/UmzBfYbrmI — PolitiTweet.org

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Even as we seem to be turning the corner in the fight against the virus, we cannot forget those who are no longer with us. The mothers & fathers, brothers & sisters, aunts & uncles who will always be in our hearts & minds. Today, we pay tribute to their memory. — PolitiTweet.org

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For many Americans, life may be returning to normal as vaccines become accessible & restrictions ease. But for the millions who have been touched by the loss of a loved one, friend, or neighbor, the devastating pain & hardship of the last 15 months remains all too real. — PolitiTweet.org

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Over a year into the pandemic & our country has surpassed another unthinkable milestone—600,000 lives taken from us too soon by this insidious virus. My heart breaks for the families & loved ones of the more than 8,200 lost in CT alone. — PolitiTweet.org

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Alarming & astonishing. Thanks to the incredible reporting of @kmhall, @JimLaPorta, @myersjustinc, & @JPritchardAP, you can read the full @AP report here: https://t.co/V232Qvn38Z — PolitiTweet.org

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1,900 lost or stolen military firearms is far from a “small number.” These missing pistols, assault weapons, & grenade launchers have apparently not been accounted for or reported to necessary agencies. Today, I demanded the Army investigate these chilling statistics. https://t.co/AePvWNNl0b — PolitiTweet.org

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Right now, the FTC should urgently move forward with its three votes to start a bold agenda to rein in Big Tech monopolists, enact strong consumer protection rules, & bring vigorous enforcement actions against corporate wrongdoing & fraudsters. — PolitiTweet.org

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Lina Khan’s confirmation today moves antitrust enforcement, consumer protection, & other important causes to an exciting & promising new chapter in the FTC. All seats must be filled—right away. https://t.co/G1KRC3hNp1 — PolitiTweet.org

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Not surprisingly, McConnell wants to look the other away—see no evil, hear no evil—but accountability cannot be evaded. A new DOJ with new rules cannot excuse alleged past abuses. — PolitiTweet.org

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Barr, Sessions, & others must be called to account for possible improper investigation of press & Congress—concealed by gag orders—seemingly designed to intimidate & suppress free speech & democracy. An OIG inquiry is necessary, but not sufficient. — PolitiTweet.org

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While new rules are welcome, the Judiciary Committee must still fully investigate & disclose past DOJ abuses in purported leak investigations—including secret subpoenas & spying on press & Congress. There must be accountability. https://t.co/B0CB0yJNzo — PolitiTweet.org

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Proud to join @ChrisMurphyCT & @SOTSMerrill in CT today to call for swift passage of S.1. Let’s enact the #ForThePeopleAct & get dark money out of politics. https://t.co/Odhb9caYIB — PolitiTweet.org

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To preserve our democracy, we need to protect voting rights & increase transparency for campaign financing. If we don’t shine a light on the dark money infiltrating our politics, the mega-rich & special interests will be deciding elections, not the American people. — PolitiTweet.org

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Happy Birthday @USArmy. For 246 years your brave servicemembers have defended our country & our freedom. Thank you for your unwavering commitment & sacrifice. — PolitiTweet.org

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Amazon continues to stall & deflect on the safety of its AmazonBasic products. Glad to see the CPSC reportedly opening this probe—which I first called for back in October.  I’ll be pushing for thorough investigations—& if necessary, swift action & recalls.https://t.co/3yuDmy9Jwz — PolitiTweet.org