Official Twitter account of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, proudly working for the people of Connecticut.

Connecticut, USA
Joined April 2011
Trump is moving to decimate historic preservation rules that protect 1,500 sites in CT from destruction. I'm demanding he stop these new rules to preserve historic treasures.
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A win for student debt relief—keeping intact the student loan forgiveness program, despite Trump’s efforts to destroy it. People who serve as teachers, police, & more deserve this benefit.cbsnews.com/news/trump-drops…
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Americans deserve a reckoning—exposing corruption through unstinting investigative sunlight. Secret contract deals, pay to play, pardon schemes, compromising contributions & much more. washingtonpost.com/technolog…
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We can encourage voluntary cooperation & whistleblowers, but subpoenas & forced disclosure, used judiciously, are likely.
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Record turnout—670 attendees—at the Women's Business Development Council Women Rising Luncheon. Incredible honorees, fabulous organization.
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Proud to join ARI at its annual dinner to honor Mike Zohdy, owner of the 19th Hole in Stamford, for his wonderful generosity. Thank you ARI for tireless caring & dedication over decades of service.
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Proud to attend the Salvation Army’s annual gala in Danbury. Thank you for so many years of kindness, generosity & love—touching countless lives.
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Standing with workers at the Regional Water Authority in New Haven to demand a fair contract negotiated with their union, the Steelworkers. They deserve good pay, health care, & more.
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Celebrating the Louis & Gladys Bond Preserve in Montville, an exquisitely beautiful open-space treasure now safe from destructive development.
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Great visit with industry leaders at at the SCSU Innovation HUB Emerging Technologies Forum. We must ensure technology advances create opportunities for innovation & workforce development.
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Thrilled to announce a  $1.5 million grant to @YAPInc to help stop gun violence & expand mental & behavioral health services. This 51-year old program has a proven record of keeping kids safer.
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Ukraine losing access to Starshield raises serious concerns for our national security—like who controls critical capabilities the U.S. government has spent billions to procure & how decisions to restrict them are made. I'm demanding answers from the Department of Defense & SpaceX
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Small businesses are the backbone of our economy—which is why I'm proud to announce $885,000 for UConn’s Small Business Development Center in East Hartford. This funding will help provide small businesses with the training & resources needed to compete in the digital age.
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The brave Ukrainian people remain determined to fight against Putin's murderous invasion—but they need U.S. support. I joined @MSNOWNews to discuss my call with President Zelenskyy & the Trump Administration's efforts to force Ukraine into submission.
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Google is forcing their A.I. products into classrooms across America, & children are paying the price. I'm demanding answers from Google on their relentless push of A.I. products—threatening the academic success & overall wellbeing of our nation's students wsj.com/tech/ai/senators-exp…
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Trump's recent actions—the purchase of diesel, the lifting of Russia sanctions, the degrading of Starlink—clearly show his malicious desire to bleed Ukraine & strongarm them into submission. I joined @AC360 to discuss.
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Voter intimidation in CT & around America has been blocked by this brave federal court ruling—but only temporarily. Trump’s vote suppression campaign is in full swing—with arrayed tactics—requiring a turnout too big to rig. apnews.com/article/trump-sta…
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At Sikorsky, I piloted a Black Hawk helicopter—using an iPad device to maneuver seamlessly by pushing a button. It's cutting-edge technology—& warfare’s future.
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America’s military defense depends on companies like TIGHITCO—combining skilled, dedicated workers & advanced technology.Thank you for your critical contribution to our economy & national security.
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Congratulations to Quinnipiac University School of Computing & Engineering on your 10th anniversary—a special milestone. Your students are our future.
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