LEGISLATION PROPOSED FOR AFFORDABLE OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CARE

Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and U.S. Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT) and Devin Nunes (R-CA) introduced bicameral, bipartisan legislation to improve access to lower-cost outpatient surgical care. Ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) provide quality services, often at lower costs than hospital outpatient departments, and are forecasted to save Medicare billions of dollars over the coming years. However, current Medicare policies have limited beneficiaries’ access to outpatient surgical care and imposed barriers on patients seeking ASC services. “This legislation expands access to quality, more affordable outpatient surgical care offered at ASCs across the country,” said Blumenthal. “As an often more affordable and convenient alternative, these centers offer Medicare beneficiaries procedures and services essential to their well-being and…

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Stratford News: Boat In Distress

2021-11-02@10:33am--#Stratford CT-- A boat in distress at the mouth of the Housatonic River has been located and being towed to shore by police boat. This news report is made possible by:

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CT Major Disaster Declaration

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that President Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Connecticut in the wake of Hurricane Ida, which struck the state in early September, causing immense property damage. The disaster declaration will not only provide aid to state and local governments but will also make resources available to individuals and families. Federal aid may include housing assistance, crisis counseling, case management services, legal services, personal property damage, and transportation assistance.  Ida-affected residents can learn more about these programs and other forms of assistance at www.himes.house.gov/Ida. “This was an all-hands-on-deck emergency,” said Himes. “Immediately after the storm, I started meeting with local leaders to survey damage and working with Governor Lamont and the other members of the…

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Flare Seen Mouth Of The Housatonic River

2021-11-01@6:24pm--#Stratford CT-- A flare was witnessed by a boater. It was a short duration of visibility. Both Bridgeport and Stratford have launched boats to the area. There is no verification of any one or anything in distress. This news report is made possible by:

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Fairfield News: Stolen Catalytic Converters

2021-10-28@10:03am--#Fairfield CT-- Report of catalytic converters (2) taken from cars at Napa Autocare at 300 Post Road according to police. This news report is made possible by:

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Derby News: Gotta Go To Moe’s

2021-11-01@4:46pm--#Derby CT-- Report of a car going through the building at Moes' Southwest Grill at 44 Pershing Drive. This news report is made possible by:

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5 Senators are calling on the Biden administration to help lower energy costs for New Englanders – including considering the use of strategic reserves, as the winter season approaches and heating prices are expected to be higher than last year. “We write today to urge federal action to address the heating needs of our country’s households as we approach and enter the upcoming winter season,” the senators wrote. “Given the current state of energy markets and the lingering economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic – and in preparation for the cold weather season in New England – we urge your administration to consider and prepare to take targeted actions.” The U.S. Energy Information Administration is predicting that households that heat primarily with propane, natural gas,…

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Fairfield News: Catalytic Converter Taken

2021-11-01@10:18am--#Fairfield CT-- Sturges Ridge of Fairfield - Assisted Living & Memory Care located on Mill Plain Road reported to police that the catalytic converter was taken off one of their trucks over the weekend. This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/

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PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM TOXIC METALS IN BABY FOOD

Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general petitioning the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to protect the health and well-being of babies across the United States by accelerating actions to remove toxic heavy metals found in infant and toddler foods. The petition responds to rising alarm about the health hazards posed by dangerous heavy metals in these foods, and the failure of baby food brands and their suppliers to aggressively reduce these hazards.   “As a father of three, I’ve purchased a lot of baby food over the years. I trusted that food was safe for my kids. Now we’ve learned that some of the food we assumed was safe contains toxic metals, including arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury.…

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