KOSA has amassed bipartisan support in the Senate despite concerns some groups. But the bill’s fate in the U.S. House remains uncertain.
Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut’s senior U.S. senator, was first elected in 2011. Sen. Blumenthal has supported stricter gun legislation and support for veterans.
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Blumenthal: Coast Guard sex assault reports are ‘persistent’ issue
Commandant Linda Fagan testified before Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s subcommittee about the Coast Guard’s mishandling of sexual assault reports.
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Coast Guard lied to hide sexual assault inquiry, whistleblower says
Shannon Norenberg spoke about her role around the Operation Fouled Anchor investigation and the Coast Guard’s lack of disclosure to Congress.
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CT veterans exposed to toxins can directly enroll in VA health care
A 2022 federal law expands eligibility for VA health care. But the agency is speeding up the process for enrollment starting on March 5.
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Records detail why Coast Guard didn’t disclose sex assault inquiry
Records from 2018 show the Coast Guard considered whether to tell Congress about sex assault claims investigated in Operation Fouled Anchor.
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Blumenthal tweaks Kids Online Safety Act to ease concerns
KOSA is building more momentum in the U.S. Senate and among some LGBTQ+ rights groups. But others remain critical and want more changes.
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CT’s Sarah Russell gets committee nod for federal judgeship
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday criticized a 2020 letter Sarah Russell signed about incarceration during COVID.
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Cadets: Coast Guard Academy has ‘corrosive pattern’ of assault
Female cadets testified before Congress in a hearing held by Sen. Richard Blumenthal as part of a probe into sexual assaults at the academy.
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CT senators back bill on Puerto Rico deciding its political status
Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal support a referendum for Puerto Rico to decide if it wants statehood, independence or sovereignty.
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Blumenthal hopes whistleblower spurs action on kids online safety
A bipartisan group wants the Senate to vote on the Kids Online Safety Act by the end of the year. But its fate in Congress is unclear.
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Biden forms gun violence prevention office sought by advocates
For years, advocates urged the government to create such a role that would establish a coordinated response aimed at reducing gun violence.
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Blumenthal urges funding for Ukraine during trip as GOP candidates split over aid
The CT senator has been pleased by bipartisan support for aid to Ukraine. But some GOP presidential candidates are skeptical of giving more.
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Blumenthal’s kids online safety bill advances. Will it pass this time?
A congressional committee OK’d the Kids Online Safety Act, but there is no set timing on when the full Senate will take it up.
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How will CT farms recover from flood? Lamont seeks federal relief
Gov. Ned Lamont requested a federal agriculture disaster declaration for all eight counties to help farmers across Connecticut.
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With Social Security fund running dry, CT Dems push for reform
Current estimates show depletion of the fund for old age and survivors insurance in the 2030s, and CT Democrats want to expand benefits.
