This afternoon, I had the privilege of meeting Norwalk artist Paul Mindell, whose art piece "Align Through Time: The Painted Muse, the Pixilated View," hangs in my office. Mindell, who has been...
Calculate Your GI Bill Benefits
Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation's first and largest nonpartisan, nonprofit organization representing veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, launched a new...
This Week in Congress: March 19, 2012
This week, the House will consider five pieces of legislation, ranging from the arts to healthcare.Bills under consideration this week include:Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity...
Connecticut Ranked #1 For Women
Connecticut is the best state for women, according to a new report released by iVillage, the largest online community for women. Connecticut received a rating of 8.9/10, higher than any other state...
Celebrating 100 Years of Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts were founded on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia. What began as 18 girls grew into a movement that today encompasses more than three million members and 50 million alumnae. For...
Celebrating International Women’s Day
One hundred and one years ago today, the world celebrated the first International Women's Day. First established in 1911, the day was meant as a general celebration of respect, appreciation, and...
Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition Receives Supportive Housing Subgrant
The Connecticut AIDS Resource Coalition received a $400,000 Social Innovation Fund subgrant to provide 160 homeless AIDS patients with supportive housing and integrated primary and behavioral health...
This Week in Congress: February 13, 2012
This week, the House will consider four pieces of legislation, ranging from the postal service to transportation infrastructure. The House may also consider a motion to instruct their conferees on...
Connecticut Receives Fair Housing Grant
The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CCHRO) received a grant of $39,900 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Fair Housing Assistance Program. The...
This Week in Congress: February 6, 2012
This week, the House will consider eight pieces of legislation, ranging from energy to the budget. The House may also consider a motion to instruct their conferees on the Temporary Payroll Tax Cut...