Republicans Block Larson-Led Amendment to Protect Disability Benefits from Trump’s Cuts
additional 10,000 baby boomers a day retiring. We cannot further cut into that underfunded customer service budget
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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
Hayes Leads House Democrats In Condemning Proposed Reorganization of Food, Nutrition, And Consumer Services (FNS)
dismissal of probationary employees, deferred resignation, and early retirement offers. This reorganization will accelerate that attrition further, leaving
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
Larson, House Democrats Defeat Constitutional Amendment to Force Cuts to Social Security and Medicare
expand these programs so all Americans can retire with dignity – by making the wealthy pay their fair share
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
Larson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Resolution of Inquiry Probing ‘DOGE’ Election Interference Scheme at Social Security
Federation of Teachers (AFT), and the Alliance for Retired Americans (ARA), asking the U.S. District Court … Richard Fiesta, executive director of the Alliance for Retired Americans. “We thank Congressman Larson for introducing this legislation
Courtney Votes to Build More Housing
Realtors, Habitat for Humanity, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), and over 50 total organizations
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
“Casework On Your Corner” Comes To New Britain
behalf in regards to my USPS retirement process. Without their help, I do not think my retirement would
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
Larson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Pension Plans for Union Workers
Secure 2.0 Act, improving access to retirement plans that best serve union workers. “Retirement security … union workers can adequately save for their retirement. I will continue to fight to ensure all Americans
Larson Statement on the Retirement of Rep. Steny Hoyer
statement on Rep. Steny Hoyer’s (MD-05) retirement announcement. “Steny Hoyer has dedicated his life to public