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July 7, 2025
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Blumenthal Statement on the Trump VA's Decision to Abandon Disastrous Goal to Fire More Than 83,000 VA Employees
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June 26, 2025
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Blumenthal, Peters Call on Republicans to Hold HSGAC Hearing to Examine Whether Partisan Nominee for VA Inspector General is Capable of Conducting Independent Oversight
The unprecedented nomination of a political appointee to conduct independent oversight follows President Trump’s firing of 19 independent watchdogs earlier this year
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June 25, 2025
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At Hearing, Former Responder Details Harm of Trump VA's Cuts on the Veterans Crisis Line
Blumenthal and former VCL responder emphasized the negative impact of the Trump Administration’s cuts on life-saving resource for veterans experiencing mental health crises
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June 24, 2025
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Blumenthal, Senators Demand Trump Administration Explain "Disturbing" Secret Hospital Guideline Changes
“It is your duty to answer to veterans, the public, and Congress as to why VA is sowing confusion and potentially putting veterans at risk and jeopardizing the Department’s medical workforce, clinicians’ licensure, and accreditation of its medical facilities nationwide.”
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June 23, 2025
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Blumenthal, King Call on VA's Office of Inspector General to Investigate Trump VA's Chaotic Contract Cancellations
Senators call for VA’s top watchdog to launch investigation after VA spotlight forum and Senate VA Committee Minority staff’s analysis reveal Collins canceled contracts providing services to veterans and supporting critical operations
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June 17, 2025
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Blumenthal, Murray Lead Effort to Jumpstart Groundbreaking Research for Children of Toxic-Exposed Veterans
Senators introduce legislation to establish first-of-its kind, comprehensive research into effects of burn pits & other toxic chemicals on children of veterans
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June 12, 2025
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Blumenthal Raises Concerns Over Trump Administration's Purge of Transgender Servicemembers, Presses Hegseth & Collins About Servicemembers' Access to VA Benefits
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June 12, 2025
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Blumenthal Introduces Legislation Ensuring Veterans Who Signed Secrecy Oaths Receive Full Benefits
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June 12, 2025
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Blumenthal & Banks Introduce Legislation to Streamline Veterans' Benefits Appeals Process
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June 11, 2025
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Blumenthal Blasts DOGE & Trump Admin's Chaotic Cancellation of VA Contracts at Spotlight Forum
At forum, Senator heard directly from stakeholders on the impact of Collins and Musk’s abrupt cancellation of contracts providing services to veterans and supporting critical VA operations