They Said It! UConn Professor: Blumenthal “Hasn’t Really Been Tested” - http://ow.ly/Ttnt

Now that Dodd is done, what do we know about Blumenthal. Here're the first 5 things. http://ow.ly/TsPJ

HT to @WTNH for streaming the Blumenthal press conference live, including good coverage of people milling before and after.

Blumenthal Press conference at State Central ends... he leaves with great applause.

RT @cqpolitics: Poll Tracker: Blumenthal Leads by 30 Points in CT Senate Race http://bit.ly/61U8ES

Blumenthal hasn't heard from anyone seeking the AG job and won't comment, though there might be some at the announcement.

Blumenthal - the U.S. Senate has been a public service goal of his for a long time.

Blumenthal focuses on the message of being a fighter for the people of CT, much as he has been as A.G.

Blumenthal believes they will have sufficient contributions to reach people and have the message heard.

Blumenthal to actively ask support, financial, volunteer.... Will be a grassroots campaign...

Blumenthal: I'm hear to let you know that I will run for Senate.... Applause....

With Dodd out, Bristol Democrats embrace Blumenthal for Senate. http://goo.gl/fb/nbMw

With Dodd out, Bristol Democrats embrace Blumenthal for Senate.: http://bit.ly/4RNPh6

RT @FooteSteppes: Blumenthal FB supporter count: 240 http://bit.ly/7Dpk7z

chris dodd: Blumenthal to run for Dodd's seat - The Hill (blog) http://tinyurl.com/yg23fj2

Blumenthal, I don't like you as atty. general - what makes you think I want you as my senator?

RT @CMIOmagazine: MGMA to Blumenthal: ARRA isn’t being implemented properly http://tinyurl.com/yzbb8pz #healthIT

Blumenthal: Conversion to EMR will create 50,000 new HIM jobs
The healthcare industry will need at least 50,000 new health information management professionals to support the transition to electronic health records, national health IT coordinator Dr. David Blumenthal says. Speaking at the AHIMA conference last week...