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June 10, 2026
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Blumenthal Slams Republican Package Slashing Disabled Veterans' Benefits
Blumenthal condemns Republican proposal to fund the Major Richard Star Act by cutting benefits for disabled veterans
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June 9, 2026
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Senate Republicans Obstruct the Major Richard Star Act for Combat-Injured Veterans
Blumenthal slams Republican proposal to fund the Major Richard Star Act by slashing benefits for disabled veterans with tinnitus and sleep apnea
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June 8, 2026
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Blumenthal Announces He Will Live UC & Force NDAA Amendment Votes on the Major Richard Star Act This Week
Legislation to deliver combat-injured veterans their full military benefits has been blocked by Senate Republican leaders despite Secretary Hegseth support
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June 2, 2026
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Blumenthal & Pappas Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Claims Sharks Scamming Veterans
The SAFEGUARD Veterans Act would strengthen VA’s ability to combat predatory companies targeting veterans’ benefits
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May 20, 2026
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Blumenthal Confronts VA Secretary Collins over Staffing Cuts at Hearing
Blumenthal presses Collins on the elimination of tens of thousands of health care jobs amid historic staffing losses: “You don’t think they’ve lost people they need?”
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April 30, 2026
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Following Pressure from Blumenthal, Hegseth Announces Commitment to Major Richard Star Act at Hearing
Defense Secretary Hegseth pledges DoD support for legislation currently blocked by Senate Republicans
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April 29, 2026
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At Hearing, Blumenthal Presses VA for Transparency Over the PACT Act Presumptive Process
Witnesses relay support for Senator’s legislation to provide clarity for veterans impacted by VA decisions regarding presumptive benefits for toxic-exposure related conditions
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April 22, 2026
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Blumenthal Slams Republican Effort to Deliver $140 Billion to ICE While Denying Benefits to Combat-Injured Veterans
Blumenthal called out Senate Republicans for blocking the Major Richard Star Act over its costs in light of partisan bill to send hundreds of billions to ICE & Border Protection with no reforms
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April 8, 2026
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Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Blast VA Secretary for Ignoring Authority to Help Recruit and Retain Doctors
Lawmakers call out VA Secretary for sitting on doctor pay authority while overseeing historic losses of physicians
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March 30, 2026
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Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Bolster GI Bill Benefits for Veterans & Their Families
Senator’s legislation would ensure servicemembers who have completed 10 years of service can transfer their benefits to their dependents