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U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined Democratic colleagues to demand that Senate Republicans develop a long-term funding solution to adequately address our nation’s crumbling infrastructure. The Republicans’ current plan continues flat funding, and would leave thousands of roads and bridges unrepaired and stagnate job growth. In Connecticut alone, nearly 1,500 bridges would not receive necessary repairs under the Republican’s current plan. Blumenthal questioned the Republican’s plan, saying