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November 24, 2025
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Blumenthal & Takano Press VA Secretary Collins to Immediately Increase Funding for Critical Program Housing Homeless Veterans
Committee leaders call on Trump VA to follow the law and increase reimbursement rates for organizations serving more than 25,000 homeless veterans
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November 19, 2025
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Blumenthal & Ramirez Lead Legislative Push to Protect VA Worker Rights
Lawmakers’ Right to Representation for VA Workers Act will codify essential labor rights for VA employees in response to violations by the Trump Administration
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November 13, 2025
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Blumenthal Raises Alarm Over Increasing Wait Times for Connecticut Veterans Seeking Mental Health Care
Senator demands answers and swift corrective action from VA Secretary Collins on unacceptable wait times for mental health care appointments
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November 5, 2025
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At Hearing, Blumenthal Details How Republican's Health Care Crisis Will Harm Veterans
Witnesses testified how the Trump Admin’s refusal to fully fund SNAP benefits hurts veterans & their families
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October 29, 2025
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Blumenthal & Veterans Service Organizations Slam Dangerous Narrative That VA's Disability Compensation Process Is 'Too Generous' at Hearing
Veterans Service Organizations testify to the Committee that efforts to root out fraud, waste, & abuse need to target claims sharks and bad actors preying on veterans
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October 23, 2025
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Blumenthal Calls on Independent Watchdog to Investigate Impact of Trump VA Cuts on Care for Veterans with Spinal Cord Injuries & Disorders
At hearing, VA officials refused to answer basic questions regarding how specialized SCI/D care has been impacted by Secretary Collins’ destructive workforce directives—despite concerning testimony from veterans and caregivers
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October 9, 2025
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Blumenthal, Takano & Colleagues Blast Secretary Collins for Politicizing Key Veteran Services During Shutdown
Lawmakers call out Trump VA for needlessly weaponizing the government shutdown & violating the Hatch Act
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October 9, 2025
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Republican Leadership Blocks Vote on Stalled Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Combat-Injured Veterans & Their Families
Top Republican on the Armed Services Committee blocked Blumenthal’s attempt to set up a vote on the Major Richard Star Act for 50,000 combat-injured veterans forced to medically retire early
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September 24, 2025
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Blumenthal Statement on VA Doctors' Warning that Trump Admin's Cuts & Firings Have Weakened Veterans' Health Care
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September 17, 2025
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At Hearing, Blumenthal Hears Firsthand the Dangers of Cuts to VA Health Care for Veterans
Veterans & caregivers testify Trump VA’s workforce directives will have negative impacts on life-saving, specialized care for veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders