Port 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.
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( 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.
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( 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.
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( 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.
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( 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. 
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( 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 Connecticut

May 31, 2006
“The Bush Administration continues to ‘nickel and dime’ our nation’s security needs. Law enforcement officials in Connecticut are working night and day to keep our state safe. They deserve our thanks and respect. They don’t deserve funding cuts that shortchange their critically important efforts to protect our citizens. I intend to continue to fight to ensure that more resources are provided to people on the front lines of our state and nation’s security.”

( 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 Doncasters

April 28, 2006
“I’m very concerned that this purchase may impact U.S. military- related manufacturing in Connecticut. I’ve asked the Treasury Department and Doncasters for a briefing on exactly what conditions have been placed on the transaction to ensure that national security interests are protected. I intend to find out from Treasury officials what, if any, national security vulnerabilities were identified in the course of the 45-day CFIUS investigation, and how those vulnerabilities are going to be mitigated if this deal goes forward.

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( published in: Homeland Security | Media Center | Port Security | Press Releases )

3/31/06: Senator Dodd Unveils Port Security Legislation in New London

March 31, 2006
New London, CT – Senator Dodd today unveiled details of legislation, which was passed yesterday by the Senate Banking Committee, to address national security concerns related to foreign purchases of U.S. companies. Dodd authored several provisions of the bill. The issue came to the forefront during the controversy over the DP World deal to obtain the right to operate in several U.S. ports.

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( 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 Controversy

Submitted by Chris Dodd on March 13, 2006 - 5:49pm.

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Read the legislation mentioned in the podcast (The U.S. National Security Protection Act of 2006) here:
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3/09/06: Statement of Senator Dodd on Dubai Port Announcement

March 9, 2006
“I want to see the fine print and details of this announcement. But if in fact, it turns out to be true, it is good news. The Bush Administration was clearly asleep at the switch and never fully and adequately examined the security implications of this deal. The fact that they’ve so badly bungled the oversight of this deal should hammer home the need to refocus our energy and attention on better protecting our nation’s ports. The Administration also needs to involve the Congress at the beginning of the process and not as an after thought. They have paid a heavy price because they blind sided the Congress and the American people.

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