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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 18h

Republicans are working to deprive millions of Americans of their health care & drive up premium prices.

I joined @jojofromjerz.bsky.social to talk about Democrats’ efforts to stop these hikes.

The Price We’re Paying for Petty: Sen. Blumenthal on Trump’s Shutdown

Podcast Episode · Sane(ish) with Jo Carducci · 10/07/2025 · 23m

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 23h

Republicans won’t reopen the government because they are fighting to raise your health care costs.

Democrats are simply asking Congress to help stop health care premiums from increasing for 24 million Americans & to protect health coverage for more than 15 million Americans.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 1d

The Trump admin’s illegal, vindictive cancellation of CT clean energy grants will only raise energy costs, reduce electricity reliability & create more pollution. I’m writing to DOE Sec. Wright demanding answers about this reckless, revengeful action.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 1d

Check this out: A CT couple in their 50s with a college age child making $50,000 will see their monthly insurance premium increase over 200%.

2025: $73
2026: $250

Democrats are fighting to protect millions of Americans from these skyrocketing health care costs.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 1d

$35 ➡️ $106 if Congress doesn’t act NOW to keep health care accessible & affordable.

Democrats are fighting to stop your monthly health care premiums from skyrocketing.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 2d

Vindictive, illegal Trump cuts in CT projects only raise energy costs, reduce jobs & restrict economic growth. We’ll fight this blatant bullying.

CT Democrats call Trump's cancellation of 12 clean energy projects 'reckless and shortsighted'

The federal OMB director called it "Green New Scam funding to fuel the Left's climate agenda."

www.ctinsider.com

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 3d

Unanimity of Insurance Commissioners—whose job it is to make health insurance affordable—is powerful & persuasive. They know firsthand how coverage costs will spiral out of reach, & so will life saving care. 2 www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Time is short for an ACA premium fix in the shutdown fight, says GOP insurance leader

After warning Congress for months about premium spikes, the leader of the country's insurance commissioners — a Republican from North Dakota — says he's hopeful there could be a last minute fix.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 3d

Listen to the Insurance Commissioners—in red states like North Dakota as well as blue—saying that health insurance subsidies must be extended NOW. Delaying the extension makes health insurance unaffordable for open market enrollees—3 out of 4 living in states Trump won. 1/

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 3d

Republicans control the presidency & both chambers of Congress.
They decided to shut down the gov't instead of working with Democrats to make your health care more affordable.

Democrats are standing strong & resolute in the fight to prevent people from paying sky-high costs.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 7d

Republicans are driving our country to a health care crisis & a government shutdown—Democrats are fighting to fund the government & protect Americans' access to affordable health care. I call on my Republican colleagues to join us & find a bipartisan solution.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 7d

Dismantling the watchdog of watchdogs undermines oversight—another sign of Trump Administration laissez faire attitude toward internal corruption & waste. (Firing all Inspectors General was exhibit A.) Scrutiny should be strengthened, not dismantled.

Trump administration moves to defund inspector general watchdog group

The decision marks the latest example of the administration’s push to limit government oversight activities.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 8d

President Trump is barreling towards a government shutdown. Trump has inflicted destruction on the American health care system, & unless we find a bipartisan solution, Americans will continue to feel the pain of his chaos.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 8d

President Trump would rather shut down the government than protect Americans' health care.

It's time for my Republican colleagues to stop bowing to Trump's demands & work with Democrats to find a bipartisan solution that puts Americans' needs first.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 12d

Proud to stand with doctors, vaccine experts & researchers to demand Sec. Kennedy stop the spread of vaccine misinformation & reverse devastating cuts to research funding. Vaccines are safe & effective. They can save lives.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 12d

I joined The Lead on CNN to discuss my encouraging meeting with President Zelenskyy & the critical importance of passing the Graham-Blumenthal sanctions bill.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 13d

Ukraine can powerfully boost U.S. drone production & technology—with immense expertise gained from cutting edge drone warfare against Russia. Joint U.S.-Ukrainian production can propel us to the front, before our adversaries develop A.I. enabled drones capable of carrying WMDs.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 13d

Putin’s war in Ukraine is ushering in a new arms race. It has led directly to the rise of lethal, expendable drones, capable of carrying out devastating attacks. We must invest in & build our own capabilities as fast as possible to counter & defeat this developing threat.

Zelensky Warns of Dangerous New Arms Race Tied to Drones

www.nytimes.com

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 13d

Upbeat, encouraging meeting with President Zelenskyy after his historic U.N. speech & positive conversation yesterday with President Trump. Ukraine at a critical turning point urgently needs our support, both military & economic.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 13d

By the way, did the investigation find & retrieve the $50,000 cash? Did Homan ever pay taxes on it? Those questions & others hang over Homan. Americans deserve answers. And, not least, Homan’s resignation.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 13d

What are Bondi & DOJ hiding? There’s no excuse for keeping Homan’s file concealed. The investigation is supposedly closed—so the tape of his accepting a $50,000 bag of cash, interview records, & other evidence, all can & should be released.

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 14d

Jimmy Kimmel’s return is no cause for complacency. Affiliates continue to bar him. Carr continues as a menace. This Administration is muzzling America. It’s unconstitutional & cruelly undemocratic.

Brendan Carr Plans to Keep Going After the Media

www.nytimes.com

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 14d

Hegseth’s prior approval rule smacks of prior restraint—unconstitutional & unacceptable. What’s Hegseth hiding? His concealment is a disservice to brave, dedicated Americans who ably defend our freedoms—like the First Amendment—that he tramples.

Opinion | Pete Hegseth vs. the press

The defense secretary undermines his boss with an ill-advised move against Pentagon reporters.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 15d

Wishing a happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate. A time for reflection & rejoicing, may this new year bring joy & renewal. Shana Tova!

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 16d

Trump’s directive to AG Bondi—indict my political enemies—shows how low he’s sunk & how high the danger. Tyranny is here, not on the horizon, if such abjectly abusive prosecutions are permitted. Even long supine Republicans must grow a spine.

Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes

Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump’s long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and poli...

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 20d

Jimmy Kimmel is off-the-air because of an unprecedented act of gov’t censorship. The FCC has now proven that its sole mission is to be the speech police for Trump, punishing his perceived opponents & rewarding his cronies. Chair Carr has shown his true self: free speech fraud.

Disney's ABC pulls 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after FCC chair criticizes the host's Charlie Kirk comments

The network confirmed it is "indefinitely" pulling the show.

www.nbcnews.com

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