Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

President Biden has responded to our pleas with real action—hopefully to be followed by more. I look forward to continuing to work with Secretary Buttigieg & Deputy Secretary Trottenberg to ensure the Gateway Program advances swiftly for the sake of our traveling public. — PolitiTweet.org

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This milestone is welcome, even if long overdue. The degrading Hudson tunnels are a danger to CT commuters & millions of other riders. After years of unacceptable delay, the nation’s busiest rail hub is one step closer to vitally important improvements. https://t.co/6lQYoGpxmh — PolitiTweet.org

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I agree with Gladys Sicknick, whose son Brian was killed defending us, that voting down the 1/6 commission is a ‘slap in the faces of all the officers who did their jobs that day.’ — PolitiTweet.org

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It’s about the police officers who died, the lawmakers who barricaded themselves in their offices, & the staff who had to scrub Nazi slogans & blood off the walls. — PolitiTweet.org

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I’m really ashamed of my Republican colleagues. A full accounting of what happened on 1/6 in the Capitol isn’t about the former president or the next election—it’s about white supremacy & violent extremism, & how to stop it from destroying our democracy. — PolitiTweet.org

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This vote was despicable. We cannot allow Republicans to stifle & suppress the truth. Republican intransigence leaves us with only one option: a Select Committee to investigate & make specific recommendations about how to prevent another violent attack on democratic institutions. — PolitiTweet.org

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If Republicans cravenly betray the bipartisan January 6th Commission bill, they’ll leave us with only one option: a Select Committee to uncover the truth & protect against vile violent attacks on our democracy. — PolitiTweet.org

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Hate is contagious, but so is courage. We must, & we will, continue to fight anti-Semitism—& all forms of hate—to make sure that this is an America that unequivocally & clearly condemns bigoted violence. #ActAgainstAntisemitism https://t.co/KTBIGWQHTg — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Big Tobacco has long targeted women & girls with their dangerous, addictive products. More must be done to counter their manipulation campaigns & prevent people from becoming hooked. — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

As a 25-year veteran of ATF, David Chipman, would be ready from the get-go to address America’s staggering, deadly gun violence epidemic. I spoke to him today about the importance of dealing with one component of this crisis, the growing threat of ghost guns. https://t.co/VeikATSLRQ — PolitiTweet.org

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Our enforcers can still clean up the mess. That's why I have been pushing the FTC to do a retrospective review of past mergers. We need bold action & leadership from our enforcers, & Congress needs to strengthen our laws. 4/4 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

The FTC & DOJ should thoroughly scrutinize this acquisition, but must also strengthen policies to stop approving these mergers—the “Vertical Merger Guidelines.” 3/4 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Amazon has used its economic power to buy its way into new markets—Whole Foods, entertainment, audiobooks, smart devices&gaming. Each time, our antitrust enforcers took a narrow view&green-lit these acquisitions, ignoring the clear risks to consumers, workers&competition. 2/4 — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

A thread: Amazon’s purchase of MGM Studios is a prime example of how Big Tech has gotten so big, how our antitrust policies are woefully out-of-date, & how the right leadership can repair the damage. 1/4 — PolitiTweet.org

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Another mass shooting—gut wrenching, heartbreaking reports of casualties in San Jose—should shake Congress, finally, into action. I’m ready for a vote, ASAP, on gun violence prevention measures. It’s beyond time. https://t.co/X1fb3PRl51 — PolitiTweet.org

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Thank you to everyone who was watching my gun safety hearing so closely & noticed my phone code. Luckily, just like opening a gun safe (or lock), resetting your password is as easy as 123. (Don’t worry, that’s not my new password.) — PolitiTweet.org

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I regret that federal regulators failed to act sooner—at great cost to American innovation&consumers. I call again on DOJ&FTC to aggressively investigate Big Tech’s potential antitrust&competition violations & take necessary enforcement actions to deter other harmful behavior. — PolitiTweet.org

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After I raised concerns about Amazon’s anti-consumer contract clauses 2 years ago, the company claimed to abandon the abusive policy that forced 3rd-party sellers to raise prices on other platforms—then turned around & apparently continued its anti-competitive tactics unabated. — PolitiTweet.org

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I applaud @AGKarlRacine for taking strong, decisive legal action today against @amazon's anti-competitive, anti-consumer tactics. — PolitiTweet.org

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LIVE: Safe gun storage saves lives. Something as simple as a lock or a gun safe would prevent hundreds of needless deaths. Today we hear from witnesses who have personal, tragic experiences w/the consequences of failing to make safe storage the standard. https://t.co/msdWLbEzjq — PolitiTweet.org

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My NO HATE Act, which was just signed into law, will help give law enforcement additional resources to investigate, report, & prosecute these kinds of despicable, hate-fueled crimes. — PolitiTweet.org

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The rise of anti-Semitic attacks in our country is reprehensible & must be condemned. Hate has no safe harbor here. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JudiciaryDems: "She is the civil rights chief for this moment. Because we are in a moment of reckoning. Justice and equity and equality… — PolitiTweet.org

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Kristen Clarke has dedicated her entire career to protecting the civil rights of all Americans. She is the right leader for the DOJ Civil Rights Division at a pivotal time for justice, equity, & equality. Clarke is eminently qualified to meet this moment. #ConfirmClarke https://t.co/kgsLfKzAnR — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NewtownAction: Today at 2:30pm ET, @SenBlumenthal, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution is holding a heari… — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

George Floyd’s tragic death still deeply pains us, but also continues to move us to action. Not only to redouble the fight for justice in policing, but to stamp out racism wherever it exists. Not just a moment, it’s a movement. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @civilrightsorg: .@SenBlumenthal: “She is a brilliant leader and advocate. She has dedicated her entire career to protecting the civil r… — PolitiTweet.org

Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

Massive congratulations to State Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Thomas Saadi on being promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve. He is a steadfast public servant & has been a great ally for the veterans in CT. — PolitiTweet.org

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Tomorrow, Kristin will bring her powerful story to D.C. & my Senate Judiciary subcommittee. I’m truly honored to have her share her deeply compelling case for safe storage. She has turned heartbreaking loss into meaningful action. — PolitiTweet.org

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If guns are properly stored, lives can be saved. I’m proud to stand alongside Kristin & Mike Song, as well as so many gun violence prevention champions, to speak about the importance of a uniform, nationwide safe storage standard & demand change. https://t.co/1d0jWdtRQ7 — PolitiTweet.org