#29 Flag:

Meanwhile ...

AI Overview
Senator Richard Blumenthal's major accomplishments span decades of public service as a U.S. Senator, Connecticut Attorney General, and U.S. Attorney. Key highlights include:

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (.gov)
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Veterans' Healthcare: Spearheaded the landmark PACT Act to expand healthcare and benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Authored the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act to improve mental health resources.

Blumenthal for Connecticut
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Consumer Protection: Led historic multi-state legal battles against Big Tobacco as Connecticut Attorney General, compelling a multi-billion dollar settlement that significantly lowered youth smoking rates.

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Gun Violence Prevention: Played a leading role in passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the most significant federal gun violence prevention legislation in decades.

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Corporate & Internet Accountability: Negotiated sweeping agreements with major social networking sites to protect children from online predators and helped secure key consumer safety laws like Reese's Law.

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Federal Prosecution: Served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, successfully prosecuting major cases involving drug trafficking, organized crime, and corporate fraud.

.... right Coriolanus ? ? ? ?

He's a Jew.

#92 Sorry, bj boi, but your integrity here is non-existent, especially when compared with Dan, and others.

#7 Hmmm ... can't reach this page

#87 Because we care, bj boi ...

#87 bj boi lapses into blame the victim territory when s/he says, "...and I would be interested in the rest of the context. How much was Laura attacking me?"

My, how "Christian."

#8 Flag:

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#84 Addendum ...

#83 Justagirl_Idaho makes a fantastic point when she says, "Why anyone needs a sky daddy to keep them from behaving badly is beyond me."

Indeed!

#46 Thank you, my friend Donnerboy!

#73 Here's how that "born again" thingy works out:

#44 Thank you, Corky.

You're good people.

#42 Just about as Newsworthy as it gets.

Thank you, justagirl_idaho.

His grandfather and great-uncle weep ...

"His father comes from an Orthodox Jewish family of Ashkenazi Jewish descent from Ukraine, and his mother is a Catholic of Irish, French, Scottish, and English descent. He was raised Catholic, but his mother would also "incorporate Hanukkah" in the family's holiday celebrations."

#6 Hmmm ... can't reach this page

#24 bell boi croaks out, "...grant statehood to Puerto Rico and DC (a fricking city)..."

Only two U.S. states have smaller populations than the District of Columbia: Wyoming and Vermont. Based on recent U.S. Census Bureau population estimates, D.C. has approximately (690,000) residents, putting it right in the middle between the least populous states and the next most populous, Alaska.States with a smaller population than D.C. include:Wyoming: ~588,000 residentsVermont: ~645,000 residents