WASHINGTON—Connecticut Senators Joe Lieberman and Richard Blumenthal and Congressman Jim Himes announced Thursday that the Bridgeport Fire Department will receive $120,515 from the U.S. Department...
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'...
On 45th Anniversary of the Program, Himes Continues to Protect Medicare
WASHINGTON - As Medicare celebrates its 45th anniversary tomorrow, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) is renewing his pledge to protect Medicare from any plan that would hinder seniors' ability to access...
On 45th Anniversary of the Program, Himes Continues to Protect Medicare
WASHINGTON - As Medicare celebrates its 45th anniversary tomorrow, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) is renewing his pledge to protect Medicare from any plan that would hinder seniors' ability to access...
GOP Voucher Plan Would Deny Medicare to 530,000 in Fourth District
WASHINGTON - Congressional Republicans' plan to replace Medicare with a voucher system could have dire consequences for Medicare patients in the Fourth District, according to a new analysis by the...