WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Demands Energy Secretary Reverse Course on Natural Gas Exports as American Families' Utility Bills Skyrocket * [Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined 9 Senators in a letter urging Energy Secretary Chris Wright to reverse course on his pledge to double liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports as Americans face rapidly rising home heating costs. The letter,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Leads Resolution Honoring Rare Disease Day * [Hartford, CT] - This week, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led a bipartisan resolution designating February 28, 2026, as "Rare Disease Day" which was unanimously passed in the U.S. Senate on Thursday. The resolution was co-led by U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.). The annual resolution recognizes the need to raise aware  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * With federal award of up to $22 million, researchers to study treatment to slow the human aging process Researchers from Brown University and the University of Rochester will lead a multi-institution project to test whether reducing DNA-triggered inflammation can help older adults stay healthier for longer. * What if people could stay healthier, stronger and mentally sharper as they grow older -- not by t  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Center for Taxpayer Rights has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury addressing significant concerns regarding the implementation of the recently enacted 530A savings account program established by H.R. 1. This program aims to offer American children-especially those facing financial disadvantages-a government contribution of $1,000 to support their future savings. However, the organization stresses that the program's design contains sev  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Courtney Statement on Trump's Attack on Iran * NORWICH, CT - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, released the following statement: "President Trump's decision to attack Iran to achieve 'regime change' without a clear mandate from the American people, Congressional authority, or UN support, is a dangerous go it alone strike  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Statement on President Trump's Attack on Iran * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro issued the following statement regarding President Trump's decision to launch large-scale attacks on Iran: "President Trump's decision, along with Israel, to launch direct military action against Iran to achieve regime change is a disaster in the making. He is risking the lives of American  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Global Health Justice Partnership of the Yale Law and Public Health Schools has submitted a public comment letter opposing proposed rules set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These rules would disqualify hospitals from Medicare and Medicaid participation for providing gender-affirming medical care (GAC) to minors and prohibit federal funding for such services for children and adolescents. Established in 2012, GHJP aims to address health justice  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Statement on U.S. Military Action in Iran * WATERBURY, CT - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement regarding the United States military action taken in Iran: "Today, President Trump ordered a large-scale military operation inside Iran. This decision came just days after mediators described the recent talks as "the most serious and constructive discussion  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on American Casualties in Iran Attack * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after three U.S. servicemembers were killed (link is external) in the attack against Iran and five were seriously injured. "I extend my deepest condolences to the families of the three servicemembers who were killed in the military operation in Iran  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on Overnight Attack Against Iran * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, and President Trump threatened to overthrow the Iranian regime. Larson is a cosponsor of a resolution (link is external) in the House to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran and announced on   more