Video: Blumenthal Confronts VA Secretary Collins Over Staffing Cuts at Hearing
docked dollar for dollar in their retirement pay for what they receive on disability benefits, but also more
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 5/1/2026-5/8/2026
full amount of their Department of Defense (DOD) retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments—leaving … providing them their full VA disability and DOD retirement payments. This legislation has overwhelming support from the majority
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/24/2026-5/1/2026
receive the full amount of their DoD retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments—leaving behind … result of this war. When they retire, when they come home, their retirement pay will be docked dollar
Video: Following Pressure from Blumenthal, Hegseth Announces Commitment to Major Richard Star Act at Hearing
result of this war. When they retire, when they come home, their retirement pay will be docked dollar … servicemen and women now are reduced in their retirement pay, literally, for every dollar of disability benefits they
Video: At Hearing, Blumenthal Presses VA for Transparency Over the PACT Act Presumptive Process
Goodale, Director of Government Relations for Veteran and Retired Affairs at Military Officers Association of America, built
Murphy Calls Out Ed. Secretary Linda McMahon for Gutting Office of Civil Rights, Failing to Protect Kids
that were fired who didn't take early retirement, they came back. And we are, in this budget … that were fired who didn't take early retirement, they came back. And we are, in this budget
Murphy, Gillibrand Introduce Bicameral Bill to Protect Retirement Security for Unpaid Caregivers
legislation to provide five years of Social Security retirement credits to caregivers who spend at least 80 hours … longer jeopardizes if and when you can retire,” said Murphy. “Caregiving for an aging parent, relative with
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/17/2026-4/24/2026
full amount of their Department of Defense (DOD) retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments—leaving
Blumenthal Slams Senate Passage of Budget Resolution to Fund Lawless ICE & CBP
full amount of their Department of Defense (DOD) retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments—leaving
Video: Blumenthal Slams Republican Effort to Deliver $140 Billion to ICE While Denying Benefits to Combat-Injured Veterans
full amount of their Department of Defense (DOD) retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments—leaving
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/10/2026-4/17/2026
full amount of their Department of Defense (DOD) retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments—leaving … providing them their full VA disability and DOD retirement payments. “This is a very personal moment for many
Blumenthal Introduces Bill to Bolster GI Bill Benefits for Veterans & Their Families
veteran. This would include veterans who separated or retired from active duty and did not transfer any entitlement … gained a dependent after retirement. “Veterans and servicemembers who served our nation for a decade deserve
Blumenthal Highlights Importance of Veterans' Advocacy Following Republicans' Block of Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans
these veterans that they would receive both retirement and disability benefits. We owe them both, and I promise … TheMajor Richard Star Actis legislation to deliver medically retired combat-injured veterans their full Department of Defense
Video: Senate Republicans Block Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans Amid Ongoing Military Conflict in Iran
injured veterans will be sacrificing their disability or retirement pay because of this injustice…We can afford … TheMajor Richard Star Actis legislation to ensure medically retired combat-injured veterans can finally receive their full Department
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 2/27/2026-3/6/2026
injured veterans will be sacrificing their disability or retirement pay because of this injustice…We can afford … these veterans that they would receive both retirement and disability benefits. We owe them both, and I promise
Video: At Hearing, Blumenthal Demands Information from VA Secretary: "I Want Numbers"
Administration’s deferred resignation program and voluntary early retirements:“Can you provide this Committee with a full accounting
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 1/23/2026-1/30/2026
Administration’s deferred resignation program and voluntary early retirements:“Can you provide this Committee with a full accounting
Blumenthal, Senators Demand Answers on Trump VA's Plan to Eliminate Tens of Thousands of Health Care Jobs
Secretary Collins’ hiring freeze, deferred resignations, early retirements, and the significant number of VA staff who have quit
Blumenthal, Schumer & Colleagues Call on Independent Watchdog to Investigate Impact of Republicans' Health Care-Cutting Agenda on Veterans & their Families
Secretary Collins’ hiring freeze, deferred resignations, early retirements, and the significant number of VA staff who have quit
Blumenthal Statement on Trump's VA Plan to Eliminate More Than 35,000 Health Care Jobs
Secretary Collin’s hiring freeze, deferred resignations, early retirements, and the significant number of VA staff who have
Blumenthal Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Increase Social Security Benefits
they deserve to receive adequate benefits and retire with dignity, not spend their golden years just trying … Medicare, Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement, The Arc of the United States, Justice in Aging, Alliance
Blumenthal, Gillibrand, Gallego, Budzinski Introduce Bicameral Bill Expanding Social Security Benefits for Seniors
deserve to live with dignity.” “Americans deserve to retire with dignity, not spend their golden years just trying … actually face. Every American should be able to retire with dignity and security and our bill will help
Video: Republican Leadership Blocks Vote on Stalled Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Combat-Injured Veterans & Their Families
combat-injured veterans forced to medically retire early [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Yesterday, Republican leadership blocked two attempts from Senate … could receive their full Department of Defense (DOD) retirement and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability payments, which
Blumenthal, Alsobrooks, Van Hollen, & Walkinshaw Introduce New Legislation to Protect Federal Workers' Right to Appeal Illegal & Unfair Firings
Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM), National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), and the International Federation of Professional
Murphy, Blumenthal Support Bipartisan Legislation To Repeal Trump's Illegal, Union-Busting Executive Orders
Actors’ Equity Association, Alliance for Retired Americans, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), American Federation of Musicians, American