This morning, I had the opportunity to tour the ongoing refurbishment project at Pleasure Beach with Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. This project will renovate the Seaview Dock and convert it into a...
Celebrating Colombian Independence
I had the honor of attending the annual observance of Colombian Independence Day and the flag-raising ceremony held in Stamford this past Sunday. For 201 years, Colombians around the world have...
This Week in Congress: 7/25
This week, the House plans to consider three pieces of legislation: appropriations for the Department of Interior and environmental agencies, the North American-Made Energy Security Act, and the...
In Case You Missed It: Bloomberg: Financial system safer because of Dodd-Frank
Closing in on the one-year anniversary of President Obama signing the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank) into law, Bloomberg News highlights the positive impact the new law...
In Case You Missed It: GOP politicking likely to cause lost jobs, missed Social Security checks
As discussions regarding a deal to raise the nation's debt limit continue, GOP politicking has prevented the talks from moving forward. Every day progress toward a compromise stalls, the United...
The WorkPlace, Inc. Receives EPA Job Training Grant
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $299,075 environmental workforce development and job training grant to The WorkPlace, Inc. in Bridgeport. This grant will help The WorkPlace...
School-based health centers in Greenwich and Bridgeport receive HHS funds
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced awards to three school-based health center programs in the Fourth District. Family Centers, Inc. in Greenwich will receive $150,524,...
CSUS Launches Nanotechnology Program Using DOE Grants
The AP reports that the Connecticut State University System has launched a nanotechnology graduate program, which will be offered at Southern Connecticut State University this summer and Central,...
This Week in Congress: 7/11
This week, the House plans to consider five pieces of legislation: the Energy and Water Appropriations Act, Flood Insurance Reform Act, the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act, a resolution...
Honoring Cadet Colonel Collins
Last Thursday, I had the honor of presenting the Civil Air Patrol's highest cadet honor, the General Carl Spaatz award, to Cadet Colonel Andrew Collins of Easton. Cadet Colonel Collins'...