Richard Blumenthal
American politician and attorney general
Born
February 13th, 1946
79 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 23rd Attorney General of Connecticut from 1991 to 2011. Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010, representing Connecticut. Held positions in law and government, focusing on consumer protection, public health, and veterans' issues. Attended Harvard College and Yale Law School. Before entering politics, practiced law and served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, achieving the rank of sergeant.
Served as the 23rd Attorney General of Connecticut
Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010
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