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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We think that as of right now, unless the federal government tells us otherwise, we can continue to do as we have done with our system, ... We believe that our regulation embodies a valid state policy that articulates our belief that school boards are in a better position to muster the facts and expertise in any contest with ordinary parents.
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This ruling, if it stands, threatens to undermine and erode our power as states to hold accountable out-of-state polluters who foul our air, ... Carbon dioxide pollution endangers public health and the environment, just as other harmful emissions. These companies must be held accountable and forced to clean up.
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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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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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We are in seriously uncharted legal territory, ... But there is no precedent for a state winning when BRAC acted lawlessly.
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This potential fraud, now under active investigation by the state and other authorities, may indicate the need for stronger oversight and active regulation of the hedge fund industry.
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This lawsuit, the first of a series anticipated against insurance abuses, shows particular arrogance and avarice in victimizing the state and its taxpayers,
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This is a sad day for students of Connecticut, ... Instead of addressing the issue at hand, the state has chosen to attack a law that is designed to assist the students most in need -- and those whom these funds directly help.
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This agreement sends a clear message to Medicaid chiselers: Defraud the state and you will pay,
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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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Civil unions performed in other states are entitled to full faith and credit in Connecticut. ... Out-of-state same-sex marriages have no legal force and effect here,
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I'm satisfied that this result does justice, returns taxpayer dollars, and helps bring closure to a shameful chapter in state history,
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These are serious and far-reaching violations that should lead to serious and far-reaching remedies.