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National Defense Authorization Act Passes

Jul 22, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Washington, DC – Today, The House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 295-125. The bill funds defense and related programs and is one of the largest pieces of legislation that Congress passes each year. “When we authorize funds for our national defense, we must ensure we’re prioritizing the right things,” said Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04). “This means maintaining our fighting capability, investing in technologies that are going to keep us a step ahead of our geopolitical rivals, taking care of our troops, and supporting American industry.  This bill achieves those goals and more.” The NDAA contains significant funds for Connecticut-based companies that employ thousands of workers.  This includes: $6.8 billion for the Virginia…

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Stratford

Stratford Strong

Jul 22, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD – In just one month since the Stratford Strong long-term recovery task force was formed by Mayor Laura R. Hoydick to coordinate community recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the group has been successfully addressing the needs of the community’s most vulnerable residents. The task force is also assisting the small business community that has been coping with lost revenue while safely reopening in compliance with state guidelines. This week Stratford Strong announced the launching of a marketing program to promote local businesses over a six week period from mid-July through August. Through the use of video, social media, traditional media, advertising and public relations, the Town of Stratford will spotlight various business sectors week by week -- Small Business, Arts, Wellness,…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Jul 22, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-21@11:08pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are reporting a gunshot victim arrived at St, Vincent's with a gunshot wound to the leg.  The victim said it happened in the area of Madison Avenue near Grand Street.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_82873" align="aligncenter" width="1125"] Visit Perez Tires Website:https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]

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Stratford Summer Sunset Concert Series

Jul 21, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD – The Stratford Department of Recreation is excited to announce that the 2020 Summer Sunset Concert Series will kick-off on Tuesday, July 21st featuring rock n roll music by the ever-popular band Oddfellows. The concerts will be performed at the Paradise Green Gazebo from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. on their scheduled dates. “We are so pleased to move forward with this popular summertime tradition,” said Stratford Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. “Although the series is abbreviated compared to prior years, it will be a welcome opportunity for folks to enjoy evenings of great music on the lovely Paradise Green. These events are more important to our community than ever before, and it will be fun to gather together again.”…

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Amtrak Funding

Jul 21, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tom Udall (D-NM) and U.S. Representative Danny Davis (D-IL) introduced the Intercity Passenger Rail Trust Fund Act to permanently fund Amtrak. The bicameral legislation would create a dedicated fund to help Amtrak invest in major improvement projects, increase passenger rail’s efficiency, and help provide safer, more reliable service. Intercity passenger rail currently relies on the often unpredictable and limited annual appropriations process for funding, making it difficult to plan long-term, comprehensive investments needed to improve the system.   “This measure envisions a milestone, major commitment to rail transit in real money, for now and future generations,” said Blumenthal. “We must make a long-term, steady commitment to our nation’s intercity passenger rail system to…

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