Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthalis the senior United States Senator from Connecticut, in office since 2011. Previously, he served as Attorney General of Connecticut from 1991 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth13 February 1946
CountryUnited States of America
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evidence that undermines any claims that the markets are driving these prices.
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We're involved because these studies show a pattern and even a practice ? in fact a culture ? of inaccuracy in charging,
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We have no idea what the legal basis is for these claims, ... There seems to be no legal or factual basis for these claims since the state has played absolutely no role in this internal church dispute. ? We really, essentially, have no idea what they mean by this claim.
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We want every asset available to bring some justice to victims,
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The permit is issued to the national entity Andersen, and its actions, regardless of where they take place, are relevant to Andersen's fitness to practice in Connecticut,
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There are certain symbols and images that appeal more strongly to children and this regulation includes the most obvious among them, ... The state has wide discretion to regulate the sales of alcohol.
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What we need are specifics, a proposal on the table, so we can really evaluate whether Microsoft is serious about settlement talks, or whether it is just using the talk about talk to advance its public relations position, which has suffered grievously during this trial because their case has been so weak.
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This proposal is a power grab, ... an illegal power grab that we must meet head to head and we must hold our ground in court.
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This project has no place in Long Island Sound. It would threaten navigation security and be a sitting target for terrorists.
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The process is fundamentally flawed and must be reformed, and we need real independence and objectivity, protection against improper influences, ... I'm doing what I think is right and what best serves the interest of Connecticut citizens.
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Our positions are solidifying, ... Our objective and our paramount goal really is to stop the anti-competitive practice that restrains consumers' choices, whether it is requiring the browser be purchased and be incorporated into the Windows product, or restraints on the Internet service providers and content providers.
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I will fight Islander East's arrogant attempt to sidestep long-established state laws, violating constitutional guarantees,
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State regulators twice rejected the proposed Islander East pipeline because it poses a significant threat to water quality and critical marine resources in the Long Island Sound,
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My thanks to every one of you on a great season.