After bomb threats, lawmakers call for toned-down rhetoric
As law enforcement investigate bomb threats to several members of Congress, lawmakers hope to see toned-down political ...
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Norwich, Mohegans celebrate opening of Uncas Leap Heritage Park
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., agreed with the city’s goal to see Uncas Leap named a national historic park. “Not just for the benefit of Norwich and Connecticut, but the whole nation ...
At CT's 2024 'Turkey Pardon,' Sen. Blumenthal spares bird named Pinot Noir at Stew Leonard's
This year Sen. Blumenthal pardoned a young turkey growing up on Steadfast Farms in Bethlehem for Thanksgiving.
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Investigation finds American Airlines charges unnecessary junk fees
Around 6 million Americans are expected to fly this Thanksgiving, many facing excessive "junk fees" for services like seat ...
‘Airlines exploiting passengers with sky high junk fees,’ CT senator’s investigation finds
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal’s report detailed how five airlines profit through these fees, alleging they do so at the ...
‘A real horror show’: Democrats on the Hill react to Trump’s proposed tariffs
President-elect may face a ‘hugely negative reaction’ from the tariffs from US citizens once the effects were felt at home ...
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Blumenthal calls for inquiry into 'bulletproof' school supplies: 'Profiting off of our fear'
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., is calling for an investigation into numerous companies selling school supplies like backpack inserts and binders advertised as bulletproof. "School ...
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Blumenthal's Senate panel slams airlines for billions in 'junk fees'
Five airlines that serve Connecticut's Bradley International Airport were cited in a U.S. Senate subcommittee report for ...
Blumenthal report investigates costs of airline seat, baggage fees
Executives from five airline companies will testify about the pricing structure of ancillary fees before Blumenthal's Senate ...
Senate Democrat on Trump tariff threats: ‘I think he’s heading toward a real horror show’
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) criticized President-elect Trump’s tariff threats in an interview Tuesday, after Trump said ...
Senators critical of U.S. airlines for raking in billions in so-called junk fees
A new Senate panel report highly critical of "junk fees" used by major airlines to charge passengers has lawmakers ready to ...
How US airlines made $12 billion from seat fees
A report published by the US Senate on Tuesday showed that five US airlines earned $12.4 billion in revenue from 2018 to 2023 ...