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- ActivityRecentJim Himes created Sandy Relief Info Session.
- This morning, I participated in the observance of Human Rights Day at Norwalk City Hall. The keynote speaker, Nicole von Oy, fights human trafficking with the non-profit Love 146 and spoke eloquently about the stark reality of the exploitation of tens of thousands of children in the US.
- It has long been my firm belief that loving gay couples should receive the same respect, recognition, and rights that straight couples do. As a longtime proponent of equality and a co-sponsor of the Respect for Marriage Act to repeal DOMA, I believe the Supreme Court must uphold our constitutionally-guaranteed right to equal protection under the law and banish the discriminatory Defense of Marriag...e Act to the proverbial dustbin of history.See More
We have made incredible progress over the last few years in extending equal rights to LGBT individuals and families. However, with thousands of Connecticut couples still waiting to be recognized by the federal government, it is clear that there is more work to do. I strongly encourage the Supreme Court to rule on the side of fairness, and I look forward to a day when all families are recognized as equal across this country. - My thanks to all who came to this weekend's information session about Sandy recovery. As a reminder, the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Dec. 31 (some details: http://www.darientimes.com/12803/fema-registration-deadline-is-dec-31/)
- Reminder: Officials from FEMA, the SBA, with state and local agencies, will all be at Norwalk Community College today (11 am) to help residents and businesses recover from Sandy. The meeting will include an overview of assistance available for those who wish to elevate their homes and businesses to avoid future flood damage.
- From United Illuminating:
Planned Outage Scheduled for Sunday in Bridgeport
Nov. 30, 2012 — The United Illuminating Company will temporarily cut electric service to a small area of Bridgeport on Sunday morning, Dec. 2, as it upgrades and improves its electric system.
UI has notified approximately 900 customers who will be affected by the outage, which is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunda...y.See More
The planned service outage will affect portions of the following streets: Arlington Street, Capitol Avenue, Cleveland Avenue, Garfield Avenue, Jackson Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln Boulevard, Madison Avenue, Madison Terrace, Main Street, Park Avenue, Salem Street and Turner Street.
The outage is necessary as UI converts its Jackson Avenue Substation from 4.16 to 13.8 kilovolts, part of a series of upgrades UI is undertaking to provide safe, reliable electric service to all customers.
# # # - We have made great strides in the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS since the first infections were discovered in 1981. But with over 25 million casualties worldwide and nearly 3 million new infections every year, this continues to be a rampant and deadly epidemic. On the 19th World AIDS Day and the 31st anniversary of the first diagnosis, let us rededicate ourselves to the fight against HIV/AI...DS.See More
We know that we are just years away from finding a cure for HIV/AIDS and eradicating this disease once and for all. The science is there, the willpower is there, but the resources are not. That is why I introduced the Cure for AIDS Act to fund research and development for a cure, and that is why I am recommitting myself fully today to securing an AIDS-free world. - Federal, State and local officials will be at NCC on Saturday at 11 am to offer information and assistance to businesses and individuals effected by Superstorm Sandy.
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Congrats to Carmine Vaccaro for his induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame yesterday.- Earlier today, I visited the Fairfield Disaster Recovery Center with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate to discuss ongoing recovery efforts.
- I was happy to help the Norwalk Fire Department launch its new, US-made, state of the art firefighting boat this morning.
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