AG on Robocalls

Hartford CT-- Attorney General William Tong released a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Barr v. AAPC, which upheld the federal robocall ban. Earlier this year, Attorney General Tong joined a coalition of 33 states in filing an amicus brief in support of the ban. Attorney General Tong’s statement is below: “Every day, our office is working to end the nuisance and threat that robocalls and scams present to Connecticut residents. I am pleased the Supreme Court left the Telephone Consumer Protection Act ban on robocalls intact, and my office will continue to work tirelessly to protect the people of Connecticut,” said Attorney General Tong. The Attorney General participates in a nationwide effort to track and trace…

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Bill Requiring US Defense To Purchase 100% American Made Products

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, on Thursday introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 that would increase the Buy American requirements on major defense programs to 100% domestic content. Currently, equipment that has only 50% of its content from U.S. suppliers is considered compliant with the Buy American Act. Requiring 100% of the products purchased by the Defense Department to be made in America will support U.S. manufacturers and create jobs. It will also protect our national security by defending the supply chain for our major defense programs against foreign disruptions.   Murphy’s amendment is endorsed by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).  …

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Fairfield News: Arrest In Fatal Hit And Run Crash

FAIRFIELD -- Chief Christopher Lyddy reports that the Fairfield Police Department has arrested and charged a man in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian over the weekend. DECLAN P. KOT, AGE 22, OF EASTON is charged with: Misconduct with a Motor Vehicle (Class D Felony) Evading Responsibility in Operating a Motor Vehicle Resulting in Death Failure to Drive in Proper Lane Operating a Motor Vehicle without Fenders Tampering with Evidence Operation of a Motor Vehicle with Tinted Windows without Tinting Sticker Operation of Vehicle with Tinted Windshield On Saturday, July 4 between 7:30-7:45 p.m., a pedestrian was struck and killed in the area of 2000 Redding Road. The operator of the vehicle fled the scene prior to the…

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Bridgeport News: Trumbull Garden’s Police Activity

2020-07-08 #Bridgeport CT-- Quite a few of you reached out to me to ask about the police activity in the last two days at Trumbull Gardens.  Many of you still don't know that Mayor Ganim turned off the press radios for us, News12 and CT Post.  In a time where the police should be more transparent, the mayor has taken the opposite approach.  It hasn't stopped us from reporting the more violent crimes though.  Anywho, I contacted police spokesperson Scott Appleby who said: "community policing with high visibility patrols.  We were also canvassing for suspects near Trumbull Gardens earlier today"   Remember, you See something, Post something.  I'll follow up an inquiry.  You can message me directly on Facebook, or…

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Norwalk News: Car Into Variety Store

UPDATE: No serious damage to the building and the odor was coming from the car. 2020-07-08@4:00pm--#Norwalk CT-- A car has crashed into Deflorio's Variety at 115 Ely Avenue.  There is now a report of an odor of natural gas in the building.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_80764" align="aligncenter" width="1656"] Visit Jack's website at:http://johnrodicanhomes.com/[/caption]

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Employee Head Strikes

2020-07-08   @11:44am-- #Fairfield CT--A server at the Patterson Club at 1118 Cross Highway passed out, striking her head on a table.   @12:17pm-- #Ansonia CT-- An employee at Target on West Main Street is unconscious after striking her head.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83769" align="aligncenter" width="480"] https://www.afcurgentcareshelton.com/[/caption]

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Paycheck Protection Program

Bridgeport, CT – The Small Business Administration announced 16,495 small businesses in Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional District received between $1.3-2.4 billion* in loan assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), supporting 140,916 jobs. Nationwide, the program made more than five million loans totaling approximately $520 billion and supported more than 51 million jobs, representing 84% of small business employment. “Congress acted quickly to authorize and implement the PPP program at the beginning of this pandemic,” said Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04).  “The swift action stanched the bleeding and allowed Connecticut workers to keep lights on and food on the table. We made adjustments after the initial release of funds to get more money in the hands of minority-owned businesses and businesses without…

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