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Bridgeport News: Sailboat Rescue

Sep 17, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-09-17#Bridgeport CT--This morning a 30' sail boat was on its side against the rocks near the foot of Howard Avenue. Bridgeport Fireboat and Zodiac 7 (rubber inflatable boat) deployed. The crew of Zodiac 7 removed one occupant and three dogs. Shuttled them back to land with no injuries reported.   This press release was made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_84797" align="aligncenter" width="1166"] Visit Scap's Website at:https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/[/caption]

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$249,032 Cyber Security Workforce Development Grant for Sacred Heart University

Sep 17, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that Sacred Heart University received a $249,032 Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure grant from the National Science Foundation.  The grant will address the shortages in cybersecurity staff by creating a vocational training in cyberinfrastructure security for community college students.     “While our economy adapts to growing technology trends, it is critical that we provide students with the training and resources to be successful in the 21st century,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “As a member of the Intelligence Committee and a former member of the Homeland Security Committee, I know that building a well-trained cyberinfrastructure security workforce is essential to the country’s competitiveness and security. Sacred Heart University’s program will be an incredible asset to Connecticut’s economy and community college students.”    “This project uses problem-based learning, an innovative approach…

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SENATORS DEMAND BIG PHARMA ALLOW LOW-INCOME PATIENTS TO ACCESS LIFESAVING, DISCOUNTED 340B DRUGS AND CARE

Sep 17, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a group of 22 senators, including U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), in demanding that pharmaceutical manufacturers stop withholding medications discounted under the 340B Drug Pricing Program from qualified providers that use contract pharmacies – locking out low-income patients from accessing lifesaving drugs and care. In a letter to the drug industry trade group Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the senators pointed to multiple retaliatory, burdensome, and likely unlawful efforts by its member drug companies to prevent 340B-covered providers from receiving discounted drugs, including denials to providers using contract pharmacies and excessive claims data requests. “By improperly limiting access to 340B drugs, manufacturers will sever a lifeline to treatment for…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Police Involved Shooting

Sep 16, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Video Report (click on the video to view) 2020-09-16@1:10am--#Bridgeport CT--State police are investigating a shooting involving a Bridgeport Police Officer. This afternoon during a press conference, Police Chief Rebecca Garcia said that at 1:10am police were called to a stabbing at 351 Clinton Avenue. The chief said the suspect was “making stabbing motions toward the victim,” Garcia said. Police attempted to de-escalate the incident without success. Police officers Elioz Henry and Sean Curran used a taser in an attempt to stop the suspect 27-year-old Juan Villa. Officer Henry fired his service weapon striking the suspect on the right side. Garcia said the victim thanked the officer for saving his life. Bridgeport Captian Brian Fitzgerald who is in charge of the…

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Bridgeport News: Police Involved Shooting

Sep 16, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-09-16@1:34am--  #Bridgeport CT-- There was a police-involved shooting in the 300 block Clinton Avenue overnight where two people were shot according to my sources.  Police have not confirmed this at this time.  State Police have taken over the investigation.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_66365" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/[/caption]

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