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June 23, 2026
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Blumenthal Leads Senate Democrats in Opposing Republican Plan to Cut Disabled Veterans' Benefits
Senate Democrats stand with veterans in fight against harmful cuts to disability benefits
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June 17, 2026
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Republicans Block Blumenthal's Request for Passage of Major Richard Star Act with Defense Pay-For
“The cost of caring for our veterans is a cost of war, and we should be prepared to make that investment and spend that money on men and women who were promised both retirement pay and disability benefits.”
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June 15, 2026
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Blumenthal Calls on VA to Lower Burden of Proof in the Claims Process for Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
Ranking Member Blumenthal urges Secretary Collins to remove barriers facing MST survivors filing for disability compensation
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June 12, 2026
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Blumenthal, Shaheen Secure Provision to Protect Stars and Stripes Independence in National Defense Authorization Act
Amid Trump Administration attacks on free press at the Pentagon, Senators secure landmark protections for trusted military and veterans-focused newspaper
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June 11, 2026
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Blumenthal Champions Wins for Connecticut in National Defense Authorization Bill
Blumenthal secures more than $67.8 billion in defense programs supporting CT manufacturers
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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?”