The 25 Richest Members of Congress 2015

The 25 Richest Members of Congress 2015

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7. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

Net Worth: $66.99 million

The majority of Blumenthal’s wealth comes from his wife, Cynthia, who is the daughter of New York real estate mogul Peter Malkin. Malkin’s investor group owns the Empire State Building, the Plaza Hotel and other prominent Manhattan landmarks and hotels. 

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