Strengthening America’s Supply Chain and National Security Act

WASHINGTON—U.S. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced the Strengthening America’s Supply Chain and National Security Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to combat America’s supply chain risk and dependence on China for pharmaceuticals. U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) joined Rubio in introducing the bill in the Senate, and U.S. Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL) will lead the companion legislation in the House. “Coronavirus has exposed a serious risk in our supply chain. Being dependent on China for pharmaceuticals—especially at the height of this pandemic—poses a serious threat to U.S. national security and public health across this country. I’m glad to work with a group of bipartisan senators to prioritize American manufacturers and ensure adequate pharmaceutical supply throughout…

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Bridgeport News: Parking Permits Being Enforced

UPDATE: A city official looked into this because "they understand" what people are going through.  The parks department and parking officials do no want to ticket anyone during these times.  Although most of the parks are gated, they have no issue if you want to park along the beach to walk, including Seaside Park.  Police were called to St. Mary's by a resident.  The police investigated to ensure there was no large gathering to prevent possible spreading of the virus.   2020-03-19@5:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police are at St. Mary's by the Sea enforcing parking permits.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Bridgeport News: Arrests Made

2020-#Bridgeport CT--This morning, members of the Bridgeport Police ESU team assisted Detectives Harper and Santora on executing an arrest and search warrants for Antonio Johnson Jr. DOB: 1/10/93.  The arrest warrant stems from an incident with a large group of dirt bikes and quads causing a nuisance on city streets.  The suspect Antonio Johnson Jr. DOB: 1/10/93 also threatened a Police Officer and his family.  The investigation led to obtaining an arrest warrant, with a $60,000 bond, for various threatening and motor vehicle violations and a search warrant was also obtained seeking items of evidence from the incident. The search of Antonio's residence at 213 Deforest Avenue resulted in the seizure of a 2017 Yamaha dirt bike and a loaded…

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Department Of Housing Changes

(Hartford) - The Connecticut Department of Housing (DOH) announced today that it has waived its policy of waiting thirty (30) days to implement an income change for the rental assistance program and federal section 8 vouchers. For the next 90 days, families already participating in the programs will have immediate adjustments for rental payment.   DOH has also increased our rapid exit and rapid rehousing funding by $735,000 to assist individuals and families leave shelters and find permanent housing. For homeless individuals over the age of 60, DOH has provided funding for 100 hotel rooms to serve 200 elderly homeless. The goal of these hotel rooms are to separate those who are most at risk from communal living situations. There…

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Bridgeport News: 2 People Shot In Their Home

2020-03--19@5:11am--#Bridgepoort CT-- Police say two people were shot while in their home by someone who shot into the home from the outside the 400 block of Dogwood Avenue.  The two were shot in the leg and the injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.  Anyone with information are asked to contact BPT PD via 203-576-TIPS (8477).   This news report is made possible by:  

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Bridgeport News: Threats Made To Nursing Home

2020-03-18@3:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Wednesday afternoon, police received a call from the Jewish Senior Housing at 4200 Park Avenue that a man came to visit his father and made threats to the staff that he was going to shoot them, according to multiple radio reports.  No gun was seen by the staff.   Radio reports said he was violating the "Elderly Visiting Rights".  When I arrived on the scene a man was seen in the back of a police car talking with the officer.   He appeared to be detained but was not handcuffed.  I reached out to police for more information but I have not heard back from them.

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