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About Richard Blumenthal

Senator Richard Blumenthal is serving his first term as the Democratic United States Senator from the State of Connecticut. Senator Blumenthal served an unprecedented five terms as Connecticut’s Attorney General – fighting for people against large and powerful special interests. His aggressive law enforcement for consumer protection – environmental stewardship – labor rights – and personal privacy has helped reshape the role of state attorneys general nationwide – and resulted in the recovery of hundreds of millions of dollars for Connecticut taxpayers and consumers each year. From 1977 to 1981 – Senator Blumenthal served as a U.S. Attorney for Connecticut – prosecuting drug trafficking – organized and white collar crime – civil rights violations – consumer fraud – and environmental pollution. He served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1984 to 1987 – and the Connecticut State Senate from 1987 to 1990.