Blumenthal Statement on Explosion at West Haven VA Facility

(HARTFORD, CT) – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding the explosion at the West Haven VA facility Friday morning:

“It is sad day in America, as we continue to learn more about the incident at the West Haven VA this morning. Our hearts go out to the families of those individuals who have been impacted. As a member of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I’ve been in contact with the director of the facility and will continue to remain in touch as more information becomes available. There must be a full and complete investigation as to what was the cause for this fatal, tragic explosion - our veterans deserve the best care, and the safest and most reliable work, always.”

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