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March 18, 2026
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Committee Passes Blumenthal's Bill to Expand Research for Children of Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Blumenthal bills, including measures to support children of toxic-exposed veterans and veterans who swore secrecy oaths, unanimously pass the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
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March 13, 2026
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Blumenthal Applauds Court Decision Ordering Trump Admin to Restore AFGE VA Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights
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March 4, 2026
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Blumenthal Highlights Importance of Veterans' Advocacy Following Republicans' Block of Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans
Yesterday, Senate Republicans blocked passage of a critical veterans’ priority despite its overwhelmingly bipartisan support and pleas from veterans
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March 3, 2026
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Senate Republicans Block Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans Amid Ongoing Military Conflict in Iran
For the second time, Republicans blocked a simple vote on critical veterans’ priority despite its overwhelmingly bipartisan support and pleas from veterans
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February 24, 2026
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Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Demand Trump Administration to Immediately Rescind New Rule That Would Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans
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February 24, 2026
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At Hearing, Blumenthal Commends Veterans for Role in Forcing Trump Administration to Walk Back Disastrous New Policy for Disabled Veterans
Blumenthal & colleagues call for VA Secretary Collins to immediately rescind new interim final rule that will slash disability ratings for thousands of veterans
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February 19, 2026
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Blumenthal Statement on Pause of Trump Administration Rule to Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans
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February 18, 2026
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Blumenthal Raises Alarm Over New Trump Administration Rule to Slash Disability Ratings for Thousands of Veterans
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February 17, 2026
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Blumenthal Slams Trump Administration's Reckless Decision to End Policy Preventing At-Risk Veterans from Buying Firearms
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February 11, 2026
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Blumenthal Raises Alarm Over Skyrocketing Cost of VA Community Care at Hearing
Blumenthal also stressed the importance of ensuring community care providers are held to the same quality and training standards as VA health care professionals