Veterans
One of the greatest honors I have as a Representative is to serve those who have served us and given so much to defend our nation. I strongly believe we must honor the commitments we make to our service members and veterans. Too many veterans are facing a backlog of disability benefits claims, an inadequate health care system, or difficulty securing good-paying jobs when they return home.
Since taking office, I’ve held roundtables and met with vets from across our district. After hearing from veterans in our district that they were facing delays of months and even years in seeking replacement military decorations, I introduced the PROMPT Act, bipartisan legislation that was signed into law, to make sure our vets don’t face absurd delays in for the medals they’ve earned in courageous service to our country.
I also championed successful efforts to increase suicide prevention awareness and outreach for servicemembers, reduce military sexual assault, and strengthen the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.
Most of all, I want to emphasize to those of you who are veterans, currently serving, or if you have friends, family, or neighbors who are, my office is here to assist you. In addition to helping secure medals, we are proud to provide a variety of support on a range of federal issues including gaining access to medical benefits, records of service, home loans, and educational benefits. Visit my help center to learn more or call my New Britain Office at (860) 223-8412. For more information, visit my veterans’ resources page.
For more information on my work and views on veterans' issues or to let me know your thoughts, questions or concerns, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Members of Connecticut's all-Democratic congressional delegation slammed President-elect Donald Trump for choosing conservative news executive Steve Bannon as his chief strategist.
"Bannon has built his career peddling racist, sexist, and homophobic falsehoods," said Rep. Elizabeth Esty. "He is unfit to serve in any administration that values equality, diversity, peace, or even basic facts."
CHESHIRE — Candles illuminated a hopeful glow from tens of thousands of luminaries lining the streets in Cheshire as the sun set on Saturday.
Lights of Hope, a fundraiser for local community organizations, brought in $65,000 this year from luminary sales and business sponsorships.
The funds benefit Cheshire Youth and Social Services, Cheshire Food Pantry, the Petit Family Foundation and pay for two high school scholarships.
Co-founders Don and Jenifer Walsh, along with other group organizers, presented the checks in a ceremony on Saturday.