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Social Media Investigation

Oct 30, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “Protecting Kids Online: Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.” Witnesses from the three companies appeared at the hearing, with TikTok and Snap appearing before Congress for the first time. The hearing was the fourth in a series of bipartisan hearings spearheaded by Blumenthal and Ranking Member U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to inform legislation and prompt action by social media companies to address harms and dangers faced by children online. “Our hearing with the Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen, was a searing indictment along with her documents of a powerful, gigantic corporation that put…

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Halloween Tips

Oct 30, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Halloween is a fun night for thousands of ghosts and goblinsacross Connecticut. With safety in mind, the Connecticut State Police offers tips for keeping our state’syoungest residents safe during the evening of October 31. Children and parents are urged to follow theseinstructions for a memorable night of trick or treating: 1. Wear bright, light-colored or reflective costumes so that motorists see you. Add reflective tape totrick-or-treat bags for increased visibility. Carry a flashlight so that you will be seen as you walk from house to house.Use caution as you visit houses. Be alert for objects or toys in the walkway or on the porch.Never enter anyone’s house or car for a treat.Always go trick-or-treating in a group that includes adults;…

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Google Career Certificates

Oct 29, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) President Terrence Cheng, and Alphabet’s Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat today announced that Connecticut has become the first state in the nation to offer the full suite of Google Career Certificates across its state colleges and universities system, and that the program is now available to all community colleges and career and technical education (CTE) high schools across the nation to onboard. Part of the Grow with Google economic opportunity initiative, the certificates are available on the online learning platform Coursera. The program equips people with skills for in-demand jobs within three to six months – with no degree or experience required – at a time when employers in information technology related sectors have reported a skills gap in the U.S.…

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Youth Program Grants

Oct 29, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

The Community Fund of Darien’s Thriving Youth Task Force and Fairfield Public Schools in partnership with Fairfield CARES, received Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants. Each will be awarded $625,000 over five years, totaling $1.25 million in funding to address local youth substance use. “The COVID-19 pandemic has put a real strain on our kids,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “It’s sadly not surprising that the National Institute of Health found an increase in adolescents using nicotine products and misusing prescription drugs. That’s why Drug-Free Communities Support Program and their partners’ work is more important than ever. I look forward to working with these organizations to ensure they have the resources needed to keep our communities safe and healthy.”  "The grant…

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U.S. District Court Vacancy Filled

Oct 29, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded the United States Senate’s confirmation of Judge Omar Williams, President Biden’s nominee to fill a vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. Williams was confirmed in a bipartisan 52-46 vote. “Omar Williams is an expert and accomplished litigator and advocate. With a history of public service as a judge on the Hartford Superior Court and an assistant public defender, Williams will undoubtedly provide an underrepresented and much-needed perspective to our federal judiciary,” said Blumenthal. “I’ve been proud to champion his nomination as a member of the Judiciary Committee with Senator Murphy. Today’s bipartisan vote underscores the measured, insightful jurist that Williams is and will continue to be.”       “Judge…

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