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Teen Violence - Blumenthal joins other national, state and private agencies in the call to educate our young people, girls and boys, about the realities of violent relationships.

Privacy Protection
- Find out what privacy policies are about, what "opting out" means, and how you can protect your rights under the law.
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Identity Theft - Protect important information such as your social security number or credit card or bank account numbers.

MySpace.com (PDF-73 KB) - Attorney General's Helpful Guide for Parents.

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Important information for homeowners about the new federal homeowner affordability and stability plan. Recently, Congress passed and the President signed the federal Stimulus Package, which includes a program to help homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages or in danger of foreclosure. The details of the plan are available at www.financialstability.gov.

Homeowners should contact their mortgage servicers and ask to be considered for a Home Affordable Modification, but they are urged to be patient because it may take some time before the servicers are fully operational Need urgent help? Contact the Homeowner’s HOPE™ Hotline: (888) 995-HOPE

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HUD-approved housing counselors in Connecticut.

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Thursday, July 02, 2009
Attorney General, Public Safety Commissioner Issue Warning To Vendors About State Fireworks Prohibition
	Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commissioner John A. Danaher, III issued a warning today to three major fireworks vendors

Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Attorney General Gratified By Office Of State Ethics’ Decision To Drop Investigation Of Bridgeport Diocese
	We are gratified that the Office of State Ethics made the right decision, respecting the constitutional concerns that we set forth in our opinion

Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Attorney General’s Statement On Water Rate Decrease
	The Connecticut Water Company has gone against the current -- requesting and receiving a rate decrease for consumers when they need it the most

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Attorney General Hails EPA Waiver Allowing State Regulation Of Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Pollution
	Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has agreed to provide a waiver

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Attorney General Applauds DPUC Final Decision Slashing CNG Rates 4.2 Percent
	Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today praised a Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) final decision affirming its rejection of a Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) rate increase

Monday, June 29, 2009
Attorney General Announces New GM Owner Has Agreed To Significant Step To Protect Consumers From Defective Vehicles
	Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that General Motor Corp.’s (GM) potential new owner -- in a critical reversal -- has agreed to assume responsibility

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Attorney General Applauds DPUC Decision Opening Door To Significant Fines Against AT&T For Failure To Meet State Repair Standards
	I am pleased that the DPUC heeded my strong concerns and significantly opened the door to more consumer credits and major fines

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Attorney General Announces Settlement Worth $2.1 Million With Stamford Electricity Supplier
	Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that a Stamford electricity supplier has agreed to credit or refund $2.1 million to ratepayers it massively overcharged last summer