New Haven County

11/09/06: Statement of CT Officials on Announced Closing of Bayer Pharmaceuticals

October 9, 2006

WEST HAVEN, Conn. - Connecticut Senators Christopher Dodd and Joseph Lieberman (D-CT), Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (Conn.-3), Governor M. Jodi Rell and West Haven Mayor John M. Picard today issued the following statement on the closing of Bayer Pharmaceuticals North America.  Approximately 800 jobs-600 research and development jobs and 200 administrative and marketing jobs-at the West Haven facility will be affected by this closure.  
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( published in: Business | Manufacturing | Media Center | New Haven County | Outsourcing | Prescription Drugs | Press Releases )

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.
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( published in: Greater Bridgeport | Homeland Security | Media Center | New Haven County | New London County | Port Security | Press Releases | Transportation Security )

8/25/06: Dodd, Lieberman Fault FEMA Decision on Waterbury Disaster Aid

August 25, 2006

Washington – Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) criticized FEMA’s decision to deny a request for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding to assist cleanup in Waterbury, CT, which was heavily damaged by a severe storm on June 2.

“The damage sustained in this storm was not the kind usually associated with spring and summer storms in Connecticut,” Dodd said. “The intensity with which the storm hit the area, particularly Waterbury, left many residents and businesses with significant damage. FEMA’s decision is extremely troublesome, as many of those affected by the storm have applied for federal assistance to help finance their costly repairs. I will continue to press FEMA to reevaluate the situation and provide Waterbury residents and business owners with the help they need.”
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( published in: Greater Waterbury | Law Enforcement | Media Center | National Security | New Haven County | Press Releases | Small Business )

8/18/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce More Than $42K for Allingtown Fire Department in West Haven

August 18, 2006

WASHINGTON – Allingtown Fire Department in West Haven will receive a $42,123 grant, Senators Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman announced today. Allingtown Fire Department will receive the funds for new equipment and safety and training programs.

“Connecticut firefighters are often the first on the scene of a catastrophe. They shouldn’t be last when it comes to getting critically important resources,” said Dodd. “Thankfully this assistance – while only a start – can begin to provide our firefighters with the help they need and deserve.”
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( published in: Greater New Haven | Law Enforcement | Media Center | New Haven County | Press Releases )

8/16/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce $96K for Public Radio Broadcasting in Connecticut

August 16, 2006

Washington – Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) today announced that the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has awarded two radio stations in Connecticut the money necessary to help transition to digital radio, which boasts a clearer, CD-quality sound, and will allow the stations to expand and specialize their programming content. The $96,000 will be used to purchase the equipment needed to make the transition and is part of the nearly $8 million Congress authorized to help local public radio stations make the switch to digital systems.
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( published in: Media Center | New Haven County | Press Releases | Technology | Upper Fairfield County )

8/01/06: Sen. Dodd, Connecticut Delegation Requests State of Emergency Designation for June 2 Storm in State

August 1, 2006

Washington –The Connecticut congressional delegation yesterday wrote to President George W. Bush in support of Governor M. Jodi Rell’s request that a major disaster declaration be made for the State of Connecticut as a result of a storm on June 2, 2006, that flooded portions of the state, and particularly the City of Waterbury. The letter was initiated by Senator Chris Dodd.
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( published in: Greater New Haven | Greater Waterbury | Homeland Security | Media Center | New Haven County | Press Releases | The Environment )

7/14/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce Major DHS Contract for Meriden Firm

July 14, 2006

Washington – Senators Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security is awarding a contract of $1.1 billion for border and port security to three companies, including Canberra of Meriden. The contracts will cover the development of radiation detection devices which eventually will be installed at nearly all our nation’s 361 seaports and major border crossings.
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( published in: Greater New Haven | Homeland Security | New Haven County )

7/14/06: Dodd, Lieberman Announce Loan Applications for Waterbury Residents, Business Owners Affected by June Flooding

July 14, 2006

WASHINGTON- Eligible Waterbury residents and business owners who experienced damage from the storm that struck the area on June 2, 2006 may begin applying for low-interest rate loans to help repair damage to their property, Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced today. The storm, which dumped seven inches of rain on the city in two hours, damaged roads, washed out hillsides, and flooded many homes and businesses.
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( published in: Greater Waterbury | Housing | Media Center | New Haven County | Press Releases | Small Business )

6/04/06: Senator Dodd Gives Commencement Address

June 4, 2006
Senator Dodd today delivered the commencement address to graduating seniors, faculty, parents, friends and family at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut.



(Photo by John Giammatteo)

( published in: Education | Greater Waterbury | Media Center | New Haven County | Photos and Events )

5/09/06: Senator Dodd Pays Tribute to Stars of Life Award Recipients from Connecticut


Senator Dodd and Connecticut's six Stars of Life award recipients on the steps of the Capitol.
May 9, 2006
Each year, the American Ambulance Association honors paramedics, EMTs, and other ambulance service personnel who "exemplify what is best about their field". Award recipients are selected by their colleagues and travel to D.C. to attend events associated with National Emergency Medical Services week.

There are six Stars of Life award recipients from Connecticut this year. They are:

Andrew Duval of Norwich;
Nicole Figueroa of New Haven;
Chris Handel of West Hartford;
Erin McNamara of New Britain;
Deana Peterson of New Britain; and
William Westermeyer of Meriden

( published in: Greater Hartford | Greater New Haven | Greater Waterbury | Hartford County | Homeland Security | Media Center | New Haven County | New London County | Photos and Events | Southeast Connecticut )

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