WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued text of the following press release:
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Earlier this week, Wounded Warrior Project recognized U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal as their 2026 Legislator of the Year in the U.S. Senate at their Courage Awards and Benefit Dinner. Wounded Warrior Project commended Blumenthal's leadership on the Major Richard Star Act and his advocacy for America's veterans as Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.
"I am honored to receive the Legislator of the Year Award from Wounded Warrior Project-fierce champions for veterans and their families across the nation," said Senator Blumenthal. "Their strong advocacy and partnership is critical in our work to make sure vet...