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Press Releases 2003

Charities
12/26/2003Attorney General Blasts Clothing Box Company
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today vowed strong action against American Recycling Technologies, which operates 72 clothing collection boxes in Connecticut, for defying state law by refusing to register as a paid charitable solicitor.
 
12/12/2003Attorney General Says Clothing Bin Company Must Comply With State Charitable Solicitation Laws
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has concluded that American Recycling Technologies, which has 72 clothing collection bins in Connecticut, is violating Connecticut law as a paid, for profit fundraising solicitor because it has failed to register and submit
 
7/30/2003State Files Suit Against Seymour PAL, Officers
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that the State of Connecticut has filed a lawsuit against the Seymour Police Athletic League (PAL) and its officers for stealing money from the charity, violating the state's charity statutes, failing to
 
7/24/2003State Files Suit Against Auto Company, Charity and Principals
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner James T. Fleming today announced that the State of Connecticut has filed suit against a used automobile dealership and a bogus charity created by the owner of the used
 
5/20/2003Connecticut Participates In "Operation Phony Philanthropy"
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner James T. Fleming today announced a lawsuit against two charities, as well as the groups' officers and directors, that claim to raise money to support state Vietnam
 
5/5/2003Attorney General Applauds Court's Ruling That Telemarketers Can Be Prosecuted For Deception
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal regarding the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that states can pursue fraud charges against telemarketers or other fund-raisers who deceive potential donors:
 

Children's Issues
9/17/2003Attorney General, Child Advocate Find DCF Fails To Act To Protect Children Even After Abuse Is Substaniated
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and State Child Advocate Jeanne Milstein today chided the state Department of Children and Families (DCF) managers for failing to put into place monitoring and supervisory systems to protect children even after
 
4/7/2003Twelth Child Support "Wanted" Poster Issued
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today released the State's 12th "Wanted" poster of child support delinquents, featuring six parents who owe more than $311,000. The poster will be distributed on the Internet and at post offices, grocery stores,
 
2/24/2003Attorney General Urges Support for Graduated Drivers' License System for Teenagers
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today testified in favor of a graduated drivers' license system that would enact passenger limits and nighttime driving restrictions for drivers under the age of 18.
 

Computer Issues
6/19/2003Attorney General's Statement On Letter From Oracle CEO Lawrence Ellison
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on the State's lawsuit against Oracle, including today's letter from Oracle CEO Lawrence Ellison to Blumenthal:
 
6/18/2003State Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Oracle To Block Hostile Takeover Of Software Rival
  Governor John G. Rowland, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, and state Comptroller Nancy Wyman today announced that the State will file an antitrust lawsuit against Oracle, one of the top suppliers of financial, human resources, and related software
 

Consumer Issues
12/15/2003Attorneys General, Justice Department Announce Settlement Of Antitrust Lawsuit Blocking First Data's Acquisition Of Concord EFS
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that Connecticut, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and several other states have settled a civil antitrust lawsuit to block the proposed $7 billion acquisition of Concord EFS Inc. by First Data
 
12/12/2003Attorney General Urges Consumers To Exercise Caution At Woodworkers Warehouse Liquidation Sale
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today warned holiday shoppers to exercise discretion when shopping at Woodworkers Warehouse bankruptcy liquidation sales.
 
12/10/2003Attorney General Files Suit Against Maker Of Defective Bullet Proof Vests
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has sued Second Chance Body Armor Inc. for failing to inform buyers of defects in bullet proof vests it sold to members of many Connecticut municipal police departments.
 
11/3/2003Attorney General To Investigate Drug Company Collusion
  Attorney General Blumenthal today announced that he has initiated an investigation, along with other states, into possible collusion among drug companies that may be acting jointly to curtail prescription drug supplies to Canadian pharmacies that sell
 
10/27/2003Attorney General's Statement On The Planned Merger Of Bank Of America And Fleet Bank
  This mega merger raises very profound questions that require strong action to investigate and protect consumers. Connecticut's largest bank would be devoured by the third largest bank in the nation, a dangerous step towards oligopolistic dominance,
 
10/23/2003Blumenthal, Justice Department, Other States File Lawsuit
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today joined the Department of Justice (DOJ) and several other states in filing a civil antitrust lawsuit to block the proposed $7 billion acquisition of Concord EFS Inc. by First Data Corporation. The complaint alleges that if the
 
10/8/2003Charitable Organizations Receive Smaller Percentage of Funds Raised By Paid Phone Solicitors in 2002
  Paid telephone solicitors passed on 32.9 percent of the funds that they raised for charitable, civic, police and firefighter groups in 2002, down from 34.5 percent in 2001, according to the annual phone solicitation report compiled by the Attorney General's Office
 
10/7/2003Attorney General Intervenes To Help Customers Of Bankrupt Workbench Stores Seek Furniture Or Refunds
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that the bankrupt Workbench furniture store chain has agreed to procedures under which customers can attempt to purchase the furniture they ordered or seek refunds if the items are unavailable
 
10/7/2003Blumenthal Gives More Than $400,000 From Anti-Trust Settlement To DSS For Alzheimer's Program
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and state Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Patricia Wilson-Coker today announced that DSS will receive $463,830.95 from a nationwide antitrust settlement with Mylan Laboratories. The money will be
 
9/30/2003Blumenthal, New England AGs And Consumer Advocates Warn That Proposed RTO Will Raise Rates, Without Consumer Benefit
  New England consumers could be hit immediately with between $40 and $70 million in added energy costs if a proposal to create a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) is approved, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced today.
 
9/23/2003Insurance Company Will Pay State $45,000 To Settle Charges It Illegally Charged Policyholders For Discount Cards
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and acting Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner Edwin Rodriguez have reached a settlement with United American Insurance Company under which the firm will pay the state $45,000.
 
9/22/2003Attorney General, Consumer Protection Commissioner Announce Settlement With William Raveis Real Estate Co.
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Acting Commissioner Edwin R. Rodriguez today announced a settlement with the William Raveis Real Estate Company (Raveis) relating to the company's charging of a $195
 
9/16/2003Attorney General's Report Shows That Operation Of Cross-Sound Cable Would Cost Connecticut Consumers $36 Million A Year
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today released a study by his office showing that the Cross-Sound Cable would add $36 million a year to the electric bills of Connecticut consumers if it remains on.
 
8/4/2003Attorney General Warns Consumers of International Lottery Scam
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today warned consumers about sweepstake scams that make false claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery.
 
7/28/2003State Files CUTPA Suit Against Alarm Company
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner James T. Fleming today announced that the State of Connecticut is suing ABC Alarm Company of Milford, its two principals Anthony Perrotti and Francis Guarino,
 
7/24/2003Patients Who Purchased Cancer-Fighting Drugs May Be Eligible For Refunds
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that patients who purchased the chemotherapy drugs Taxol® or paclitaxel (including Onxol®) in the last four years may be eligible to receive significant reimbursement for alleged illegal
 
7/21/2003Attorney General, DCP Commissioner Applaud Court's Decision To Uphold DCP Ruling Regarding ACME
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner James T. Fleming today commended a Superior Court decision to dismiss an appeal filed by ACME Rent-A-Car regarding a February 2002 DCP order that
 
6/18/2003Attorney General Announces Claims Program For Consumers Who Purchased Anti-Anxiety Drug BuSpar®
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced a nationwide effort to contact consumers who took the anti anxiety medication BuSpar® or a generic version of the drug during the last eight years. Some consumers may be due restitution as part
 
5/22/2003Attorney General, Consumer Protection Commissioner Announce Settlement With William Raveis Real Estate Co.
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Acting Commissioner Edwin R. Rodriguez today announced a settlement with the William Raveis Real Estate Company (Raveis) relating to the company's charging of a $195
 
5/20/2003Connecticut Participates In "Operation Phony Philanthropy" To Target Fundraising And Charity Fraud
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner James T. Fleming today announced a lawsuit against two charities, as well as the groups' officers and directors, that claim to raise money to support state Vietnam
 
5/20/2003State Files Suit Against Newtown Oil
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced a lawsuit has been filed against Newtown Oil, and its owners and operators for misleading more than 1,400 consumers - accepting payment for home heating oil during the 2002-2003 heating season, when
 
5/15/2003State To File Suit Against Internet Billing Company For Fraudulent Billing Practices
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that the State of Connecticut will be suing Alyon Technologies, Inc. for billing Connecticut consumers for Internet services they never ordered.
 
4/30/2003Internet Auction Fraud Targeted By Attorney General, FTC, And 28 States
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and 28 state attorneys general today announced a law enforcement crackdown targeting Internet auction scams that have bilked thousands of consumers out of
 
4/28/2003Connecticut Residents To Receive $793,000 In Reimbursements From Publishers Clearing House
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that 775 Connecticut residents will receive $793,000 in reimbursement checks from Publishers Clearing House (PCH) as part of a 2001 settlement with Connecticut and 25 other states.
 
4/25/2003Attorney General Announces Multistate Settlement With Bristol-Myers Squibb Over Cancer Fighting Drug
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced a $55 million settlement with Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), resolving an antitrust lawsuit regarding the cancer-fighting drug Taxol®.
 
4/23/2003Attorneys General Ask SUV Manufacturers To Comply With Advertising Terms Of Ford Settlement
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that he has sent a letter to manufacturers of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) outlining concerns about the methods used in advertisements about these vehicles.
 
4/11/2003State Settles Lawsuit Against Time Inc. Regarding Sweepstakes Practices
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner James T. Fleming today announced the State of Connecticut has reached a settlement with Time Inc. and its subsidiaries regarding its sweepstakes mailings.
 
4/1/2003Car Starter Installer To Pay Close To $24,000 In Consumer Restitution
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner James T. Fleming today announced that the owner of Auto Sound and Security will spend the next three years making restitution to 100 consumers who had
 
3/28/2003Attorney General Intervenes In Retailer's Bankruptcy
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that his office has successfully intervened in the bankruptcy case of the company that owns and operates electronics retailers The Wiz and Nobody Beats The Wiz. The intervention will protect
 
3/27/2003Attorney General Urges Congress To Pass Laws Regulating Internet Pharmacies
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today called on Congress to establish minimum standards and rules to govern Internet sales of prescription drugs. Calling unlicensed Internet pharmacies and physicians "online outlaws", Blumenthal told the House Committe
 
3/25/2003State Settlement Benefits Consumers, Board of Education And Services For The Blind
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner James T. Fleming today announced a settlement with Opticare Eye Health Centers for wrongly billing customers directly for payments that customers' managed care
 
3/7/2003States Reach Settlement With Bristol-Myers Regarding Antitrust Lawsuit
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced a settlement with Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) and two other pharmaceutical companies in an antitrust lawsuit brought against the pharmaceutical companies. BMS will pay $93 million in
 
2/3/2003Attorney General Warns Of Identity Theft During National Consumer Protection Week
  National Consumer Protection Week is February 2 through February 8, and with an emphasis this year on information security, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is warning consumers to protect themselves from identity theft – one of the
 
1/30/2003Attorney General's Statement On The Filing Of A Lawsuit Against Holy Trinity Community Centers
  "I have filed a lawsuit to protect the public interest in the charitable assets of Holy Trinity Community Centers, which shut down at the end of December after growing scrutiny by my office of its finances and operations. From the very beginning, this so-
 
1/27/2003Attorney General Announces Settlement With Drug Manufacturers Regarding Heart Medication
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced a nationwide proposed $80 million settlement to stop two drug manufacturers' illegal antitrust practices that caused overpayments for the heart disease medication Cardizem CD.
 
1/9/2003Attorney General Announces Agreement To Curb Antitrust Impact Of Medical Waste Merger
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that the State of Connecticut, along with Massachusetts, has reached an agreement with Stericycle, Inc. of Lake Forest, Illinois to maintain competition after the medical waste disposal company acquires
 
1/9/2003State Settles Deceptive Practices Investigation With CVS For $1.1 Million
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner James T. Fleming today announced that CVS Pharmacies, Inc. has agreed to pay Connecticut and 18 other jurisdictions a total of $1.1 million to settle a multi-state
 
1/6/2003State Reaches Agreement With Pfizer On Advertisement Of Antibiotics
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced a settlement with Pfizer, Inc. that will stop its deceptive and misleading advertisements for Zithromax, which overstated the efficiency of this antibiotic used to treat ear infections in young
 
1/3/2003Attorney General Investigates Milk Company Merger, Proposes Legislation Concerning Fair Pricing Of Milk
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that his office is taking several steps to help milk consumers and Connecticut dairy farmers. He is proposing legislation that will stop price gouging for retail milk and investigating the milk industry in
 
1/3/2003Attorney General Investigates Milk Company Merger, Proposes Legislation Concerning Fair Pricing Of Milk
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that his office is taking several steps to help milk consumers and Connecticut dairy farmers. He is proposing legislation that will stop price gouging for retail milk and investigating the milk industry in Connecticut, including the proposed merger between HP Hood and National Dairy Holdings, which could significantly reduce competition.
 

Environmental Issues
12/24/2003Attorney General Says President To Receive Coal This Christmas For Environmental Record
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today predicted that Santa Claus will deliver a bag of coal to the White House on Christmas Eve because of President Bush's relentless assault on the environment and public health.
 
12/24/2003Attorney General Hails DC Court Of Appeals Decision Staying Administration's New Source Review Revision
  This victory is huge for public health – a stunning defeat for polluters and an Administration that gives them gifts year round. The ruling vindicates our position that the Administration cannot repeal environmental laws by administrative fiat. Striking down
 
12/15/2003Attorney General Sues Three Walmarts, Two Sam's Clubs For Failing To Obtain DEP Permits
  Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has requested a temporary injunction against three Walmart and two Sam's Club stores for failing to obtain Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) wastewater discharge permits for vehicle maintenance
 
12/3/2003Attorney General Brands EPA Plan To Regulate Mercury Emissions From Power Plants Abysmal
  Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today called an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to regulate mercury pollution from power plants woefully inadequate and dangerous to public health.
 
12/3/2003Connecticut And Five Other States Submit FOIA Request For Documents On Clean Air Act Rollback
  Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and the attorneys general of five other states and the District of Columbia today submitted Freedom of Information Act requests to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Energy
 
11/17/2003Attorney General, 13 Other States And Numerous Municipalities Seek Stay Of Change To Clean Air
  Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, 13 other states, and numerous municipalities today asked a federal court to block implementation of a new Clean Air Act rule that would vastly increase air pollution in Connecticut and the nation.
 
10/27/2003Connecticut and 11 Other States File Suit to Prevent Weakening of the Clean Air Act
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Arthur J. Rocque Jr. announced that Connecticut, along with 11 other states, the District of Columbia and various municipalities, filed suit today to
 
10/23/2003Attorney General Leads 12 States In Suit To Force EPA Action On Global Warming
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today helped lead attorneys general from 11 other states, three big cities, one U.S. territory and a coalition of environment groups in filing legal actions to compel the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate
 
10/15/2003Attorney General and DEP Sue Tyco International Subsidiary For Dozens of Environmental Law Violations
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Arthur J. Rocque Jr. today filed suit against Printed Circuits Inc., formerly known as Tyco Printed Circuit Group, for multiple violations of the Clean
 
10/8/2003States Call On HUD To Reduce Pesticides In Public Housing HUD Not Complying with Federal Pesticide Law
  Eleven attorneys general, including Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today petitioned the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to comply with federal law by improving its pest management in thousands of public housing
 
9/26/2003Attorney General Welcomes Secretary of Energy's Decision To Reconsider His Order Allowing Operation Of Cross-Sound Cable
  We welcome the Secretary of Energy's acknowledgement that his Cross-Sound ruling should be reconsidered and hope to persuade him that his order was illegal and ill-advised. Plainly, his decision to rehear the issues reflects the gravity and significance of our
 
9/22/2003Attorney General And DEP Chief File Court Challenge To Stop Operation Of Cross-Sound Cable
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Arthur J. Rocque Jr. today announced that they are filing an appeal in federal court to overturn the Department of Energy's (DOE) illegal order allowing
 
8/18/2003Attorney General Seeks Revocation Of Order Allowing Operation Of Cross-Sound Cable
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today called on U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham to revoke his order allowing operation of the Cross-Sound Cable. Blumenthal may take legal action if the order remains in effect without modification,
 
8/11/2003Attorney General Calls for Federal Probe of White House Role in Lawsuit to Discredit Global Warming Report
  Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Maine Attorney General Steven Rowe today called on US Attorney General John Ashcroft to investigate whether White House officials working at the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
 
8/7/2003Attorney General's Statement on Victory in Clean Air Act Lawsuit Against Ohio Edison
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's court victory by Connecticut, several other Northeastern states, and the federal EPA in a lawsuit brought against power giant Ohio Edison for violations of the Clean Air Act.
 
8/5/2003Attorney General's Statement on DEP's Denial of Islander East's Water Quality Permit Request
  "This latest denial should be a last nail in Islander East's coffin. The DEP's determination should assure a richly-deserved demise to this highly dangerous pipeline. The project offers no benefit for the severe, irreparable damage it would cause to precious natural
 
8/5/2003Attorney General Submits Comments to Army Corps Calling For Rejection of Islander East's Pipeline
  The following is taken from the Executive Summary of Attorney General Richard Blumenthal's comments to the Army Corps of Engineers on the Islander East pipeline. The comments were submitted at an Army Corps' public hearing held today in Branford.
 
7/30/2003Attorney General's Statement On The DEP's Second Denial Of Islander East's Permit
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on this week's denial by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) of Islander East's Coastal Zone Management permit. This is the second denial issued to Islander
 
7/25/2003Attorney General's Statement On EPA's Reconsideration Of Some NSR Changes
  The following is a statement from Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency that it will reconsider portions of the final rule establishing changes to the New Source Review
 
7/25/2003Attorney General's Statement On FEMA's Recertification Of Indian Point's Emergency Plans
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's news reports that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will recertify emergency plans for the Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant:
 
6/26/2003Attorney General Commends DEP's Reversal Of English Station Preliminary Ruling
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today praised Department of Environment Protection (DEP) Commissioner Arthur J. Rocque's decision to overturn a preliminary decision to restart the English Station Power Plant in the Fair Haven section of New Haven.
 
6/4/2003Attorney General's Statement On The Long Island Sound Task Force's Report
  "This report is a good first step, but by no means should it be the final word on Long Island Sound projects. Indeed, while this report contains some constructive recommendations, it emphasizes and exposes enormous gaps in our knowledge of critical ecosystems in
 
6/4/2003Connecticut, Massachusetts, And Maine Sue EPA On Global Warming
  Attorneys General from three New England states today filed a federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, a significant contributor to the ever-increasing problem of global warming.
 
5/21/2003Attorney General's Statement On The Resignation Of Christine Whitman From The EPA
  The Whitman resignation - surprising only in how long it took - deprives the Bush Administration of its last presentable spokesperson for its solidly anti-environmental record. Now Christie Whitman is at least free - at last - to restore her own
 
5/8/2003Attorney General's Statement On LIPA/ Cross Sound Cable's Offer To "Help" Connecticut
  "LIPA's supposed energy offer is a red herring, a fish not indigenous to Long Island Sound. In reality, this purported offer is nonsensical, since Long Island has no surplus of affordable energy to send Connecticut when our state needs it. Indeed, Long
 
5/1/2003Blumenthal Joins NY, RI In Calling For Reductions In Air Pollution From Ontario Power Plants
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today filed a legal action calling for sharp reductions in air pollution from three large coal-fired power plants in southern Ontario.
 
5/1/2003Attorney General's Statement On Supreme Court Denying Cross Sound's Request For Emergency Review
  "I am delighted by this direct, blunt rejection of Cross Sound's continued effort to end-run rules that protect our environment, economy, and consumers. Operating this cable would raise our electricity prices and threaten Long Island Sound, in violation of
 
4/23/2003Attorney General's Statement Regarding Cross Sound's Appeal To State Supreme Court
  "This attempted emergency appeal is truly desperate. It seeks to end run the legislature's moratorium and undercut vital permit conditions - defying law and common sense. Under the guise of a supposed public interest, Cross Sound is simply serving its own
 
4/22/2003Attorney General Sends Letter To EPA On New Pollution Report
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, along with six other Attorneys General, today sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christine Todd Whitman asking her to review a new report on the damage to Northeastern
 
4/21/2003Attorney General's Statement On Sen. Schumer's Request That Cross sound Cable Be Allowed To Operate
  "There is no emergency need to operate this cable -- or even the prospect of an emergency -- as would be required for federal interference. Nor is there any justification for the federal government to arrogantly override Connecticut environmental
 
4/14/2003Attorney General's Statement On The Dismissal Of Lawsuit Filed By Cross Sound Against The DEP
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on the recent dismissal of a lawsuit filed against the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) by the Cross Sound Cable Company (CSCC). The lawsuit, filed in New Haven Superior
 
4/3/2003State Wins $1.059 Million In Mercury Discharge Case
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Arthur J. Rocque Jr. today announced a state court ruling that will force Light Sources Inc., LCD Lighting Inc., and LS Neon Inc. to pay $1.059 million in civil
 
2/6/2003Ten States Seek To Put New Dirty Air Rules On Hold
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today joined nine other states in filing an emergency motion for a stay, seeking a court order to halt the implementation of recently announced changes to the Clean Air Act, which the states contend will cause
 
1/30/2003Attorney General's Statement On Governor Pataki's Decision Not To Certify Safety Plans For Indian Point
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's announcement by New York Governor George Pataki that he will not certify emergency preparedness plans for the Indian Point nuclear power plant. Blumenthal wrote
 
1/30/2003State Attorneys General: Bush Administration Is Legally Obligated To Address Carbon Dioxide, Global Warming
  Calling on the Bush Administration to take steps to protect the public health, environment and economy from the dangers posed by an ever-increasing global warming problem, Attorneys General from three New England states today announced plans to file a
 
1/29/2003Attorney General Urges NY Governor To Support Shutdown Of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal yesterday urged New York Governor George Pataki not to certify emergency preparedness plans for the Indian Point nuclear power plant, which a consultant hired by the Governor called inadequate to protect the public.
 
1/29/2003Attorney General's Statement On Lawsuit Filed By Cross Sound Cable Against CT DEP
  "This lawsuit is totally meritless. This action is Cross Sound's third attempt to circumvent its permit obligations, which the company unconditionally promised they would meet before operating the cable. It seeks an extraordinary mandamus order compelling the
 
1/17/2003Attorney General's Statement On DEP's Denial Of Cross Sound's Latest Permit Change Request
  The DEP's wise decision today should end Cross Sound's arrogant effort to evade its legal obligations and persuade it that the state is unified in enforcing permit requirements that protect the public interest. Cross Sound should cease its campaign to circumvent
 
1/16/2003Connecticut Municipalities Join Blumenthal, Eight Other States In Lawsuit Against Bush Administration For Gutting Clean Air Act
  Mayors and First Selectmen from major cities and small towns today joined Attorney General Richard Blumenthal to announce that more than one dozen Connecticut municipalities will join the lawsuit filed recently by Blumenthal and eight other states against
 
1/15/2003Attorney General's Statement On Cross Sound Cable's Request That DEP Modify Permit To Operate Cable
  "Cross Sound seems to have buried its head – more deeply than its cable – in the sand. To request that the DEP ignore the environmental policy, weaken or waive its well-founded depth requirements, and allow the cable to be operated illegally – is the
 
1/9/2003Attorney General's Statement On White House Task Force On Energy Project Role In Cross Sound Cable Project
  "I call for an immediate investigation by the Department of Energy Inspector General and the Department of Justice of this improper and potentially illegal misconduct by White House officials and TransEnergie.
 

Health Issues
12/22/2003Attorney General Applauds Judge's Ruling In Anthrax Vaccine Case
  "This decision vindicates our call to protect the rights of servicemen and women who may be compelled to accept a vaccine of questionable safety and efficacy. The judge's opinion makes virtually the same arguments that we presented to the
 
11/5/2003Attorney General To Support Legal Challenges to the Partial Birth Abortion Ban
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced today that he will be filing "friend of the court" briefs supporting lawsuits filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Planned Parenthood Federation of America challenging the constitutionality of the
 
10/27/2003Attorney General's Statement On The Planned Merger Of Anthem And Wellpoint
  "We will vigilantly scrutinize this merger on policy as well as legal grounds to assure that Connecticut's healthcare interests are protected. We fought hard to protect Connecticut when Anthem's predecessor Blue Cross/Blue Shield was made a profit-making
 
7/21/2003Attorney General, DSS Commissioner Announce Settlement With East Haven Care Facility
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Patricia Wilson-Coker today announced a settlement with Talmadge Park, requiring the East Haven-based long-term care facility to change its reserve bed
 
6/4/2003Attorney General Announces Court Approval Of Sharon Area Community Health Foundation
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that Superior Court Judge Alexandra DiPentima has approved the formation of the Sharon Area Community Health Foundation (SACHF) and the selection of the Foundation's board members.
 
5/12/2003Connecticut Announces Multistate Agreement Regarding Lead Paint Warning Label Program
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Public Health Commissioner Joxel Garcia today announced a multistate agreement aimed at educating and warning consumers about the risk of lead paint exposure during repainting and other home
 
4/9/2003Attorney General Releases Findings Of Prescription Drug SurveyAttorney General Releases Findings Of Prescription Drug Survey
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today released the findings of a survey of prescription drug prices in Connecticut, which show that the prices for prescription drugs vary tremendously by retailer, such that a consumer paying the cash price can save
 
3/25/2003State Settlement Benefits Consumers, Board of Education And Services For The Blind
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Commissioner James T. Fleming today announced a settlement with Opticare Eye Health Centers for wrongly billing customers directly for payments that customers' managed care
 
3/13/2003State Files Lawsuit Against Several Major Pharmaceutical Companies For Inflating Drug Prices
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)Commissioner James T. Fleming, and Department of Social Services (DSS) Deputy Commissioner Michael P. Starkowski today announced that they are suing seven major
 
2/28/2003Attorney General's Statement On Yale New Haven Hospital's Rebuttal To Allegations That It Is Misusing Its Free Bed Funds
  "Yale-New Haven Hospital's recent attempt to 'set the record straight' about its charitable care policies is self-serving and misleading. It distorts the issues and purposely confuses the public through apples-to-oranges comparisons.
 
2/20/2003Attorney General Sues Yale New Haven Hospital
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today filed a lawsuit against Yale New Haven Hospital for failing to use millions of dollars in so-called "free bed funds" – money donated for the purpose of providing free patient care to the indigent.
 
1/27/2003Attorney General Reaches Settlement With Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Allowing Doctor To Provide Care To New London Residents
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that a settlement has been reached with Lawrence & Memorial Hospital (L&M) and Anesthesia Associates of New London (AANL) that will allow a local area doctor, Dr. Edward Hargus, to continue to
 

Indian Issues
11/26/2003Attorney General's Statement on Schaghticoke Tribal Nation Memorandum of November 26
  "The false and fraudulent last minute evidence from the Schaghticoke tribal nation cannot be permitted to mislead and manipulate the recognition process.
 
11/13/2003Attorney General Asks Court To Order BIA To Extend Schaghticoke Proceeding
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has asked U.S. District Court Judge Peter Dorsey to order the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to extend the comment period on the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation's (STN) petition for federal recognition so that he can challenge the
 
10/31/2003Court Rules Mashantucket Pequot Member Must Pay State Income Tax
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that a Superior Court judge has ruled that Jo-Ann Dark Eyes, a member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation who resided on property owned by the Tribe but off of the reservation, must pay state income taxes.
 
4/15/2003Attorney General Requests Permission From IBIA To File Response To Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation Brief
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that he is seeking to submit additional arguments to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals (IBIA) regarding the State's appeal of the Bureau of Indian Affairs'
 
1/21/2003Attorney General's Statement On BIA's Proposed Denial Of Recognition To Golden Hill Paugussetts
  The following is a statement form Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's proposed finding by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) denying federal recognition to the Golden Hill Paugussetts (GHP):
 

Other
12/22/2003Blumenthal, Nappier Raise Serious Concerns About Bank Of America - Fleet Merger
  Connecticut State Treasurer Denise L. Nappier and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today raised serious concerns about the planned merger of the Bank of America and FleetBoston Financial Corporation, calling on the Federal Reserve to consider
 
12/10/2003Attorney General Applauds Supreme Court Decision Upholding Soft Money Ban
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding key provisions of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform law. Connecticut wrote an amicus brief, along with
 
11/4/2003Attorney General's Statement On The Big East's Expansion Plans
  "Unlike the ACC, the Big East acted in an appropriate and above-board, as well as legally-acceptable way to expand the league. We will continue to pursue vigorously and aggressively our legal action to recover for the harm done to the Big East by the ACC,
 
10/14/2003Lawsuit Filed Today Against BC, DeFilippo, Swofford and ACC Officers
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal this morning initiated a lawsuit against Boston College (BC), its Athletic Director Gene DeFilippo, Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Commissioner John Swofford and the ACC's officers.
 
10/10/2003Attorney General's Statement on Judge's Decision in ACC Case
  "Today's decision means that our lawsuit against Miami will continue. We have always believed in the strength of our case, and we now intend to pursue that case vigorously in the Connecticut courts against Miami.
 
9/4/2003Attorney General Finds Mismanagement At UCONN's Environmental Research Institute
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today issued an interim report detailing "significant mismanagement" at the University of Connecticut's Environmental Research Institute (ERI) by its former director, Dr. George Hoag.
 
8/5/2003Attorney General's Statement On The Filing Of An Amicus Brief In McConnell v. FEC
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's filing of an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in the McConnell v. FEC case. Connecticut,
 
7/28/2003Attorney General's Statement On Judge Sferrazza's Ruling In The Big East Lawsuit
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal applauded today's ruling by Judge Sferrazza denying the defendants' objections to expedited discovery in the Big East lawsuit.
 
7/16/2003Attorney General's Statement On The Conviction Of Triumph Capital On Racketeering and Other Charges
  Today's conviction is a victory for the public interest and the citizens of Connecticut. It also represents a step forward in disentangling the State from the corrupt investments of Paul Silvester.
 
7/16/2003Attorney General Answers Budget Questions From Legislative Leaders
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today issued a formal opinion on the legality of continuing resolutions passed by the General Assembly and executive orders issued by the Governor in the absence of a state budget.
 
7/15/2003Attorney General's Statement On The Ethics Commission's Referal Of Alibozek For Civil Action
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's referral to his office by the state Ethics Commission of the Larry Alibozek matter.
 
7/14/2003Attorney General's Statement Regarding Scheduling Conference In Superior Court In Case Against ACC And University Of Miami
  I am pleased that a fast-track can be anticipated for our case seeking to protect the Big East and recover for harm done to Connecticut's interests. We expect discovery beginning almost immediately through document requests, formal interrogatories
 
7/10/20032nd Circuit Affirms Exclusion Of Boy Scouts From State Charitable Campaign
  The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday upheld the Connecticut State Employee Campaign Committee's decision to exclude the Boy Scouts from its charitable fundraising campaign because the Boy Scouts discriminated against homosexuals
 
7/1/2003Attorney General's Statement Regarding Florida AG's Announcement That Motion To Dismiss Will Be Filed In ACC Case
  As I said last week when Attorney General Crist indicated he would join the lawsuit, I welcome the participation of an able and distinguished colleague. A motion to dismiss has already been filed on behalf of the University of Miami,
 
6/30/2003Attorney General's Statement On The University Of Miami's Announcement That It Will Jump To The ACC
  "Our lawsuit is now a certainty. We will pursue this legal action tenaciously and vigorously -- seeking remedies on a fast track. "Our goal is to halt the ongoing harm and recover for the damage
 
6/25/2003Attorney General's Statement Regarding ACC/Big East Developments
  We will be in court tomorrow morning, as Judge Sferrazza has asked us to be, for a hearing on the venue of our lawsuit and hopefully some discussion of scheduling.
 
6/23/2003Attorney General's Statement On the Scheduling Of A Hearing In The Big East Lawsuit And The Support Of Two More AGs for the Case
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's announcement of support from Pennsylvania Attorney General Michael Fisher and New Jersey Attorney General Peter Harvey and an order from Superior Court
 
6/23/2003Attorney General's Comments On U.S. Supreme Court's Ruling In Affirmative Action Cases
  I am pleased that the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized the critical importance of diversity in our educational institutions, giving states the right to achieve that significant goal.
 
6/17/2003Attorney General's Statement Regarding ACC Announcement Today -- Delaying Expansion Vote
  This delay in the ACC expansion decision will not diminish our determination and vigor in pursuing legal action to protect the Big East and Connecticut's interests.
 
6/12/2003Big East Files Motion For Expedited Discovery
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today filed a motion for expedited discovery in the lawsuit brought by the University of Connecticut and four other Big East schools against the University of Miami, Boston College and the ACC.
 
6/10/2003Attorney General's Statement On ACC's Delaying Vote To Bring University of Miami, Boston College, Syracuse University From Big East
  "This delay is a good sign that the ACC schools seem to be second-guessing their decision. But we will not let down our guard and will continue to prepare steps necessary to protect the Big
 
6/6/2003Connecticut, Other Big East Schools Sue Miami, BC, ACC Over Move To ACC
  Governor John G. Rowland, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and University of Connecticut President Philip E. Austin today announced that UConn, along with several other members of the Big East Conference,
 
6/2/2003Attorney General's Statement On FCC's Relaxation Of Media Cross-Ownership Rules
  "This milestone regulatory retreat will severely reduce diversity in what the public sees, hears, and reads - with powerful, practical costs to our democracy.
 
5/22/2003Attorney General Announces Law Day Essay Contest Winners
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced the winners of the tenth annual Law Day Essay Contest from more than 230 entries from eighth-grade students throughout Connecticut.
 
5/14/2003Attorney General's Statement On The Settlement Of The DOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
  This agreement sends a powerful signal that zero tolerance for sexual harassment and retaliation will be everyday practice and policy, rigorously respected and enforced. Complaints will be promptly and professionally investigated.
 
5/14/2003Attorney General's Statement On Changes To "Secrecy" Rules Voted On By State's Judges
  Despite positive steps more must be done to assure that the courts are fully open and accountable, as the public deserves and rightly demands.
 
5/2/2003Attorney General's Statement On Rules Committees' Proposed New Rules
  "I am disappointed that the proposed new rules fail to keep open all records, including financial affidavits in family matters, which the public has a right to review without making a special motion in Court. As I stated to the Rules Committee, all court records
 
4/29/2003Attorney General's Statement On Possible Formation Of Joint Commission To Study CT/RI Border
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on the letter he and Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch sent today to their respective legislative leaders calling for the formation of a joint commission to study the CT/RI
 
4/3/2003Blumenthal, Sergi Release Report On Investigation Of Amity Regional School District's Finances
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and state Department of Education Commissioner Theodore S. Sergi today released the findings of their investigation into the finances and administration of the Amity Regional School District.
 
3/26/2003Child Advocate, Attorney General Say State Is Failing To Effectively Help Children In Crisis
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and state Child Advocate Jeanne Milstein today issued a report which details the financial and human pitfalls that result from the State's failure to provide appropriate, comprehensive treatment for children in crisis.
 
3/24/2003Attorney General Obtains Prejudgment Remedy Against Danbury Attorney
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced today filing a nine-count lawsuit against Danbury attorney Bernabe Diaz for massively over-billing the State of Connecticut while providing legal representation for indigent individuals in various juvenil
 
3/17/2003Attorney General, Chief State's Attorney To Investigate Contractor Irregularities
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Chief State's Attorney Christopher Morano announced today that they are pursuing law enforcement actions related to contractor irregularities involving the Department of Information Technology (DOIT)
 
3/11/2003Attorney General Urges Tougher Regulations For Fire Sprinkler Systems
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today testified before the Public Safety Committee advocating the passage of bills that would allow municipalities to require installation of fire sprinklers as "part of their overall health and safety home rule powers."
 
3/5/2003US Supreme Court Upholds Connecticut's Internet Sex Offender Registy
  The United States Supreme Court today reversed lower court opinions in Department of Public Safety v. Doe and upheld Connecticut's Megan's Law, which requires information on convicted sex offenders to be available to the public on the
 
3/3/2003Attorney General Calls For Closure Of Indian Point Power Plant
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today testified to members of the U.S. Congress about his concerns regarding the safety and security of Connecticut residents who live and work near the Indian Point nuclear power plant.
 
3/3/2003Attorney General Asks Court To Appoint A Receiver For Southport Manor Convalescent Center
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today stated that he would file an application in court to install a receiver at the Southport Manor Convalescent Center in Fairfield.
 
2/26/2003Blumenthal Testifies On Bill To Reduce Retail Milk Prices
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today testified on behalf of a bill that he has proposed to lower retail milk prices charged to Connecticut consumers and increase amounts paid to dairy farmers by processors and retailers.
 
2/24/2003Attorney General Urges Support For Graduated Drivers' License System For Teenagers
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today testified in favor of a graduated drivers' license system that would enact passenger limits and nighttime driving restrictions for drivers under the age of 18.
 
2/24/2003Attorney General Urges Support for Graduated Drivers' License System for Teenagers
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today testified in favor of a graduated drivers' license system that would enact passenger limits and nighttime driving restrictions for drivers under the age of 18.
 
2/21/2003Attorney General Requests That FEMA Withdraw Approval Of Indian Point Emergency Plan
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to withdraw its previous approval of the Indian Point Radiological Emergency Preparedness Plan (REPP).
 
2/20/2003Attorney General's Statement On Governor Rowland's Nominee For DCF Commissioner
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's announcement by Governor Rowland that he is nominating Darlene Dunbar of East Haddam to head the state Department of Children and Families:
 
2/19/2003Attorney General, Child Advocate Issue Second Report On Conditions At CJTS
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and state Child Advocate Jeanne Milstein today issued a second report on conditions at the Connecticut Juvenile Training School (CJTS).
 
2/18/2003Connecticut Files Amicus Brief Supporting Michigan In Affirmative Action Case
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today submitted a "friend of the court" brief on behalf of Connecticut in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the University of Michigan's affirmative action admission policies.
 
1/30/2003Attorney General's Statement On Governor Pataki's Decision Not To Certify Safety Plans For Indian Point
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's announcement by New York Governor George Pataki that he will not certify emergency preparedness plans for the Indian Point nuclear power plant.
 
1/29/2003Attorney General Urges NY Governor To Support Shutdown Of Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal yesterday urged New York Governor George Pataki not to certify emergency preparedness plans for the Indian Point nuclear power plant, which a consultant hired by the Governor called inadequate to protect the public.
 
1/29/2003Attorney General's Statement On Ruling In Campbell v. Bysiewicz
  "The primary system must be reformed, a point that this ruling reaffirms. A plan for reform, which I support, now is before the legislature.
 
1/22/2003Attorney General Commends Agreement In Sheff v. O'Neill Case
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today praised a tentative agreement between the State of Connecticut and the plaintiffs in the Sheff v. O'Neill case and encouraged the General Assembly to support the agreement.
 
1/6/2003Attorney General's Statement On Repeal Of Las Vegas Nights By Legislature
  "This first step marks a historic turning point in Connecticut's effort to regain control over casino gambling and protect our economy and quality of life.
 

Tobacco Issues
6/19/2003Attorney General Announces Payment From Tobacco Companies For Violations Of MSA
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that the State of Connecticut has settled numerous disputes with tobacco companies regarding the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement (MSA).
 
5/7/2003Attorney General's Statement On House's Vote To Ban Smoking In Restaurants, Bars
  "This broad ban is a historic breakthrough for public health - bucking strongly entrenched special interests. This milestone measure literally will save lives. We overcame powerful,
 
4/30/2003Attorney General's Statement Regarding State Senate's Vote To Ban Smoking In Public Places
  "This historic health measure will literally save lives by stopping second-hand smoke in countless workplaces and public places across Connecticut.
 
4/2/2003Blumenthal Tells Philip Morris He'll Sue If It Fails To Make Its April Tobacco Settlement Payment
  In a tersely-worded letter, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today warned tobacco giant Philip Morris (PM) that he will take legal action if the company fails to make its next scheduled payment of approximately $52 million to the State.
 
3/28/2003Attorney General Vows To Ensure Philip Morris Abides By MSA
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that the tobacco company Philip Morris USA has informed all the states involved in the 1998 Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) that the company may not be able to make its next payment -
 
2/25/2003Blumenthal Says Towns Should Be Allowed To Regulate Smoking In Public Buildings
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today supported legislation that would end the state's prohibition on local municipalities' regulation of smoking.
 

Utilitites
12/29/2003Attorney General's Statement On DPUC Approval Of Rate Increase
  "I regret the DPUC has approved this rate increase despite my constant and continued opposition to a barrage of escalating costs imposed on consumers by electric utilities
 
12/11/2003Attorney General's Statement On Preliminary DPUC Rate Decision
  The DPUC ruling seems to rely on a mistaken reading of the statute that skews its language and intent. The legislature intended that all costs – generation
 
11/25/2003Attorney General Decries UI's Latest Attempt To Raise Rates
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal concerning the United Illuminating Company's (UI) proposed settlement agreement with the state Department of
 
11/21/2003Attorney General Rips Energy Bill Provision Usurping State Authority To Site Power Lines
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today decried a section of the federal energy bill that would usurp the authority of the Connecticut Siting Council and similar regulatory bodies in other states to site electrical transmission lines.
 
11/18/2003Governor And Attorney General Blast Energy Bill Provision That Would Leave State Powerless To Halt Islander East
  Gov. John G. Rowland and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today called for removal of a section of the energy bill before Congress that gives the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) the sole authority over natural gas pipelines, thereby
 
11/17/2003Attorney General Denounces Provision Buried in Energy Bill to Keep Cross-Sound Cable On
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on the revelation that the federal energy bill currently before Congress contains a provision that would make the continued operation of the Cross-Sound Cable a matter of law:
 
11/12/2003Attorney General Calls On DPUC To Reject CL&P's $205 Million Rate Increase Request
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today submitted a brief to the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) urging it to turn down Connecticut Light & Power's (CL&P) application for an
 
11/6/2003Attorney General, DPUC, OCC Announce Settlement With NRG; Power Supplier to Continue Serving CL&P
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) Chairman Donald W. Downes, and state Consumer Counsel (OCC) Mary J. Healey today announced that a settlement
 
10/9/2003Attorney General's Statement on Phase II of the 345kV Line
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's announcement by CL&P and UI that they are filing an application with the Connecticut Siting Council for Phase II of the 345kV line:
 
10/9/2003Gaming Policy Board Rejects Autotote's Request to Allow Betting Services Ads During Race Simulcasts
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today praised the Gaming Policy Board's decision to reject Autotote's request for a declaratory ruling allowing the company to enter into contracts with cable television operators to simulcast races combined with
 
10/8/2003Attorney General Applauds Defeat of Energy Bill
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today called the defeat of the energy bill a victory for Connecticut's consumers and environment. Blumenthal praised the bipartisan group of Senators
 
8/15/2003Attorney General's Response to Yesterday's Blackout
  To suggest that Connecticut's actions enforcing environmental laws safeguarding Long Island Sound and protecting our consumers and economy caused a major blackout reaching from Ottowa to New York is ludicrous and false.
 
7/14/2003Attorney General's Statement On Siting Council's Approval Of Bethel To Norwalk 345kV Line
  "The Siting Council's approval of this proposal today represents progress, reflecting the pressure we have brought to bear along with citizens and environmental advocates.
 
7/10/2003Attorney General's Statement On The FERC's Denial Of NRG's Request For Emergency Stay
  "The FERC's welcome rejection of this procedural ploy by NRG will not end the battle to protect consumers - and we are committed to fight the company's continued effort to raise prices and evade
 
7/3/2003Attorney General's Statement On NRG's Request To The FERC For Emergency Stay
  This procedural gimmick is another misguided effort by NRG to evade its legal obligations to Connecticut consumers. We will strongly oppose this self-serving ploy to charge exorbitant prices and any similar maneuvers by NRG.
 
6/30/2003Attorney General's Statement Regarding Court's Ruling In NRG Bankruptcy Case
  The following is a statement by Attorney General Richard Blumenthal regarding the U.S. District Court's ruling that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has the sole
 
6/12/2003Attorney General Applauds Court Ruling Denying NRG's Motion For Emergency Stay Of FERC's Order And Dismissing Its Petition
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit denying NRG's emergency motion to stay FERC's order
 
6/6/2003Attorney General Files Brief Regarding NRG Bankruptcy
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today filed a brief asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to stand by its previous ruling and urged the FERC to continue to compel NRG to fulfill its contractual obligations of providing electric services to
 
5/30/2003Attorney General's Statement On LIPA's Requests For Proposals
  The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) seems to be taking some very welcome, long overdue steps toward meeting its energy needs by developing programs to both generate and conserve electricity.
 
5/16/2003Attorney General's Statement On CL&P's Emergency Filing Before The DPUC Regarding NRG
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on the Connecticut Light and Power Company's (CL&P) filing today with the Department of Public Utility Control seeking to have customers pay approximately $42 million dollars to NRG
 
5/15/2003Attorney General's Statement On The NRG Bankruptcy
  Today, we filed a motion with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, asking it to stop the termination of NRG's standard offer supply contract with CL&P. Quite simply, FERC has the authority and obligation to hold NRG to its present agreement.
 
5/14/2003Attorney General's Statement On NRG's Bankruptcy Filing
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's announcement by NRG that it has filed for bankruptcy and will no longer honor the price it charges CL&P for electricity.
 
3/17/2003Attorney General's Statement On The Agreement Reached By NU, Towns On 345kV Line
  The following is a statement from Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on today's agreement between Northeast Utilities and various towns, which will require NU's proposed 345kV line to be
 
3/3/2003Attorney General's Statement On The FERC's Refusal To Stay New Rules Controlling Energy Market
  The following is a statement by Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) denial of a stay request that would have delayed the implementation of the Standard Market Design (SMD),
 
2/27/2003Attorney General's Statement On Denial Of Emergency Stay To Delay New Rules Controlling Energy Market
  The following is a statement by Attorney General Richard Blumenthal on the U.S. Court Of Appeals, Washington, D.C. Circuit's denial of an emergency stay request that would have delayed the implementation of the Standard Market Design (SMD),
 
2/13/2003Attorney General's Statement Regarding Withdrawal Of Iroquois Application Before The FERC
  "The Iroquois pipeline proposed expansion was doomed when its main competitor, Islander East, won misguided approval from federal regulators.
 
2/6/2003Attorney Generak's Statement On ISO-NE's Announcement That New Market Plan Will Go Into Effect March 1, 2003
  "This move is an ill-considered disservice to consumers because it means higher rates with no benefits. It makes a mockery of responsible and responsive market planning and oversight,
 
2/6/2003Attorney General's Comments On CL&P's Emergency Plans
  "This plan is a step forward in providing a source of much-needed power to meet the heightened needs of Southwestern Connecticut this summer and also is combined with other steps
 
2/4/2003Attorney General Asks Regulators To Delay Start Of New Rules Controlling New England Energy Market
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and ISO New England (ISO-NE) to delay the implementation of new rules – Standard
 
1/21/2003Attorney General Successfully Agrues Against UI Rate Increase
  Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today hailed a draft decision by the state Department of Utility Control (DPUC) rejecting United Illuminating's request for a $15.5 million per year rate increase to cover higher pension and post-retirement expenses.