Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

@SenBlumenthal

Connecticut’s U.S. Senator

Connecticut, USA · http://blumenthal.senate.gov/

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Ammo sales need same instant background checks as guns. I’m introducing the Ammunition Background Check Act

I am encouraged by cooperation & communication in our communities for . Today’s symposium addresses the difficult challenges

Feliz dia de los reyes! Celebrating generosity & holiday spirit w/ the Rodriguez family in . They are so giving to their community

Years of hard work & construction culminated today in the ribbon cutting of the renovated . Congrats & thank you!

Funding is absolutely vital, not only for CT families, businesses and communities still struggling to return to normal, but entire Northeast

Dismayed and outraged by the House leadership's disgraceful petty partisan politics in failing to approve the Senate's bipartisan Sandy aid

I’m joining & others to reduce gun violence in our country, we must control the sale & registration of assault rifles

The ’s statement is sadly & shamefully inadequate – calling for more guns & rejecting real action against gun violence

As the lays its sons & daughters to rest, all of America’s hearts & thoughts go out to them. We grieve & heal as one

In a few minutes, I will speak on Senate floor about the shooting & gun violence in America. Watch here:

The Senate will open at 2 p.m. with a moment of silence to honor victims and families.

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