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9/25/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce Port, Transit Security Grants for Connecticut
September 25, 2006
Washington – Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced today that Connecticut will receive port, rail, and transit security grant funding from the Infrastructure Protection Program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Bridgeport will receive $24,968 and New London $637,500 in port security grants. New Haven will share $53,800,000 in transportation security grant funding with three other Tri-State area cities. The State of Connecticut will also receive $189,000 in buffer zone protection funds. ( published in: Greater Bridgeport | Homeland Security | Media Center | New Haven County | New London County | Port Security | Press Releases | Transportation Security ) 9/25/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce Port, Transit Security Grants for Connecticut
September 25, 2006
Washington – Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced today that Connecticut will receive port, rail, and transit security grant funding from the Infrastructure Protection Program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Bridgeport will receive $24,968 and New London $637,500 in port security grants. New Haven will share $53,800,000 in transportation security grant funding with three other Tri-State area cities. The State of Connecticut will also receive $189,000 in buffer zone protection funds. ( published in: Greater Bridgeport | Greater New Haven | Homeland Security | New London County | Port Security | Transportation Security ) 9/11/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on Fifth Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
September 11, 2006
“America will never forget the treacherous and heinous attacks of September 11, 2001. We will never forget the blood that was shed. We will never forget the lives lost. And we will never forget the unfathomable pain inflicted on families forever changed by a loss of a family member or loved one. “But we will also never forget how our nation responded on that fateful day. There was incredible courage, patriotism, charity and resilience exhibited by every first responder, law enforcement officer, and every citizen across this great nation. The true greatness of our nation’s character and spirit was on display on that day and thereafter. ( published in: Homeland Security | Law Enforcement | Media Center | National Security | Port Security | Statements | Strengthening our Military | Terrorism | Transportation Security ) 9/07/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce Significant Appropriations for Connecticut's Defense, Submarine Industry
September 7, 2006
WASHINGTON – The Senate today approved the 2007 Defense Appropriations Bill, providing substantial support to Connecticut’s defense industry, particularly in the areas of submarine research and technology. In part due to the efforts of Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT), the bill will help boost the Connecticut economy and ensure that U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines are outfitted with the quality resources they need to perform their missions. ( published in: Homeland Security | Manufacturing | Media Center | Port Security | Press Releases | Strengthening our Military | Terrorism ) 8/24/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on One-Year Anniversary of BRAC Decision Saving New London Sub Base
August 24, 2006
“The defeat of the Administration’s proposal to shut down the New London Sub Base was not only significant for Connecticut, it was critically important to our national security. “As the Commission came to understand, the Sub Base is part of an intricately developed network of military, industrial, and research facilities, including General Dynamics-Electric Boat, which, once dismantled, could never be fully re-constituted. ( published in: Economic Security for Individuals and Working Families | Homeland Security | Media Center | National Security | New London County | Port Security | Press Releases | Southeast Connecticut | Strengthening our Military | Veterans ) 5/31/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on DHS funding for ConnecticutMay 31, 2006 ( published in: Homeland Security | Media Center | Port Security | Press Releases | Transportation Security ) 4/28/06: Statement of Sen. Chris Dodd on Administration’s Approval of Dubai’s Takeover of DoncastersApril 28, 2006 3/31/06: Senator Dodd Unveils Port Security Legislation in New LondonMarch 31, 2006 ( published in: Homeland Security | Media Center | New London County | Photos and Events | Port Security | Press Releases | Southeast Connecticut ) 3/13/06: Thoughts on the Dubai Ports World ControversySubmitted by Chris Dodd on March 13, 2006 - 5:49pm.
Read the legislation mentioned in the podcast (The U.S. National Security Protection Act of 2006) here: 3/09/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on Dubai Port AnnouncementMarch 9, 2006 ( published in: Homeland Security | Media Center | Photos and Events | Port Security | Press Releases ) |