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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
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March 25, 2026
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Blumenthal Statement on CRA Vote to Overturn Trump VA's Abortion Ban
Senate Republicans voted to ban abortion care for veterans in cases of rape, incest, or health endangerment
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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