2:00AM budget agreement

United States Senator Richard Blumenthal is a Democrat serving his first term as a 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.