FED Assistance On Election Interference

Hartford, CT) – , U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill  announced success in the fight for critically needed funding to protect election integrity that they advocated.  As a result of their fight, along with others, Congress just approved $425 million for states to enhance election technology and make election security improvements. Blumenthal advocated for not only more funding, but also has helped lead the fight for more funding for voting systems, has helped lead several measures to protect the integrity of our elections, and hold accountable anyone who attempts to interfere in our democratic process. These measures include legislation that would make it a federal crime to hack any voting system used in…

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Bridgeport News: Grinch Steals Christmas

#Bridgeport CT--At approximately 6am this morning a burglary was reported at 1149 Stratford Ave into the Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center, this location is the site of the Bridgeport East End Food Pantry. According to the responding officer approximately $1500-2000 worth of toys were taken from the Pantry.  The door had a sign “Santa’s last stop” and they were going to hand out the toys today. The ECC Supervisors alerted Bridgeport EOC Director Scott Appleby, who in turn contacted members of the Marilyn Goldstone Foundation Nick Ortiz, President, John Vazzano Vice President and Bill Schietinger, the Treasurer. These agencies all work together along with the Bridgeport Fire and Police Departments and had just completed a toy drive on December 20th and delivered…

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