Richard Blumenthal

Lawmakers Urge FTC to Investigate Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Lawmakers Urge FTC to Investigate Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Senate Democrats are urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons.  They are concerned about the transaction's potential implications for consumers.   The group of lawmakers includes Minnesota's Amy Klobuchar, Connecticut's Richard Blumenthal and New Jersey's Cory Booker.  In a letter ...
Merkley Introduces Legislation Aimed At Protecting Farm Workers
Merkley Introduces Legislation Aimed At Protecting Farm Workers
On Tuesday, Oregon senator Jeff Merkley introduced legislation he says will protect farm workers while providing additional pay. Merkley says the Frontline At-Risk Manual (FARM) Laborers Protection Act, is a groundbreaking piece of legislation, establishing critical protections, including 10 days of paid leave and hazard pay, for America’s agricultural workers. Mer ...