Photos and Events

10/16/06: Senator Dodd Addresses Council on Foreign Relations


October 16, 2006
Senator Dodd speaks with Felix Rohatyn and other members of the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City. His remarks can be found in 'Speeches and Statements.'
( published in: Foreign Affairs & Human Rights | Media Center | Photos and Events )

10/02/06: Senator Dodd Addresses the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute


 
October 2, 2006

Senator Dodd addresses CHCI's Capital Markets and Wealth Creation Luncheon in Washington, DC.  Below, Senator Dodd joins Representative Grace Napolitano (D-CA-38), NEA President Reg Weaver and Representative Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX-15).


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( published in: Latin America & The Caribbean | Media Center | Photos and Events )

8/06/06: Senator Dodd Celebrates Senate Passage of the PREEMIE Act



August 2006

On August 1, 2006 the Senate unanimously approved passage of the PREEMIE Act, legislation that aims to reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity by expanding and coordinating the research of the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control on preterm labor, delivery and care as well as the treatment of low-birth weight babies.  Along with Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Senator Dodd authored the bill.
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( published in: Children's Health | Media Center | Photos and Events )

6/17/06: Senator Chris Dodd Delivers Remarks at Christening of New Navy Submarine USS Hawaii

June 17, 2006
Groton, CT – Senator Dodd delivered remarks at the christening of the Navy’s newest submarine, the USS Hawaii. Navy Secretary Donald Winter and Senators Daniel Inouye (D-HI) and Jack Reed (D-RI) joined Senator Dodd for the ceremony.

The USS Hawaii is the third and most advanced member of the Virginia Class of submarine, and is expected to be commissioned in January 2007. The submarine is named to recognize the collaboration between the Navy and the state of Hawaii, and in honor of the rich heritage of submarines in the Pacific. The USS Hawaii is 377 feet in length will have a crew of 134 men.
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( published in: Media Center | National Security | New London County | Photos and Events | Southeast Connecticut | Strengthening our Military )

6/13/06: Senator Dodd Speaks in Favor of Strengthening Ocean Policy

Senator Dodd speaks at today's press conference.
June 13, 2006
Washington, D.C. – Senator Chris Dodd today spoke in favor of strengthening our country’s ocean policy, while at the same time ensuring that our oceans and fisheries continue to thrive. Senator Dodd joined his Senate colleagues at the unveiling of the Joint Ocean Commission Initiative’s (JOCI) report, “From Sea to Shining Sea: Priorities for Ocean Policy Reform.” “Our oceans support numerous species, affect nearly 80 percent of the world’s commerce and impact our international politics and law.
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( published in: Media Center | Photos and Events | Press Releases | The Environment )

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 )

5/24/06: Senator Dodd Welcomes National Geographic Bee Connecticut State Champion

May 23, 2006
Senator Dodd today met with Liam McCarthy, a 13-year-old 8th grader at Middlesex Middle School in Darien, who won the Connecticut State National Geographic Geography Bee. Liam also represented Connecticut at the 2005 National Geographic Bee.

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( published in: Education | Fairfield County | Lower Fairfield County | Media Center | Photos and Events | Elementary & Secondary School )

5/16/06: Senator Dodd meets with Connecticut Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

May 16, 2006
Senator Dodd today met with Connecticut members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. They discussed the economy, the need to stop outsourcing of American jobs and ways to strengthen Connecticut's aerospace and defense industries.

( published in: Economic Security for Individuals and Working Families | Manufacturing | Media Center | Outsourcing | Photos and Events | Strengthening our Military | The Economy )

5/11/06: Senator Dodd Meets with Students from Irving A. Robbins Middle School

May 11, 2006
Senator Dodd today met with students, educators and parents from the Irving A. Robbins Middle School in Farmington, Connecticut. The Senator spoke about the issues currently before Congress and about the value of public service.

( published in: Education | Greater Hartford | Hartford County | Media Center | Photos and Events | Elementary & Secondary School )

5/11/06: Senator Dodd Meets with Students from Greenwich Academy

May 11, 2006
Senator Dodd today met with a group of students visiting Washington DC from Greenwich Academy. The Senator explained the historical significance of the Russel Caucus Room in which they were meeting, and answered questions from the students.

( published in: Education | Fairfield County | Lower Fairfield County | Media Center | Photos and Events | Elementary & Secondary School )

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