Data released late last week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicate that regulation is not a drag on employment, reports the Washington Post in "Does government regulation really kill...
This Week in Congress: November 14, 2011
This week, the House will consider 14 bills, ranging from gun laws to the budget.Legislation under consideration this week includes:H.R. 1791: designates the United States courthouse under...
This Week in Congress: October 31, 2011
This week, the House will consider 9 bills, ranging from veterans compensation to financial services. This includes Rep. Himes' bill, H.R. 1965, which would make it easier for community banks to...
Connecticut Seniors Continue to Benefit from Affordable Care Act
With the Medicare Open Enrollment Period well underway, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a report highlighting how Connecticut seniors are benefiting from Medicare...
New Report Highlights Need to Invest in Transportation
This week, Transportation for America released a report that highlights the growing dangers and opportunities associated with Connecticut's aging transportation infrastructure. The report found that...
First Black Marines Honored with Congressional Gold Medal
On June 25, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued an Executive Order to allow the first African Americans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps. These first black Marines were trained at Camp...
This Week in Congress: September 12, 2011
This week, the House will consider eight bills: a bill relating to mass killings, a bill to extend the appeal filing deadline for U.S. employees, a bill to protect judicial officers and employees...
West Haven, Hartford Receive VA Innovation Funds
West Haven and Hartford have been selected to receive funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Employee Innovation Competition. The innovations were the result of a contest in which VA...
Fairfield County receives $21,000 for Long Island Sound conservation
Eight Fairfield County environmental projects will receive approximately $21,000 for the conservation of Long Island Sound. These projects include "Creature Encounters" at the Maritime...
Cyber Security Awareness Month
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and I'd like to join the effort and share some important information to help keep you and your family safe online.This is an initiative of...