Rep. Courtney Announces Two Federal Fire Grants Awarded to Local Departments

Joe Courtney's House Member Office (D-CT-02) posted a Press Release on August 28, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)

Rep. Courtney Announces $375,000 for Drug Free Communities in Eastern Connecticut

Joe Courtney's House Member Office (D-CT-02) posted a Press Release on August 26, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)

Dodd Statement on the Resignation of Pakistan President Musharraf

Chris Dodd's Senate Member Office (D-CT) posted a Press Release 2 on August 18, 2008 | 3:33 pm - Permalink - Comments (View)
August 18, 2008

Senator Chris Dodd, senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the resignation of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf:

 

“The resignation of Pakistan President Musharraf – nine years after the military coup that brought him to power – is welcome news.  Though it may deepen Pakistan’s political challenges in the short term, it is essential to Pakistan’s long-term stability and return to a durable democracy. 

Dodd Statement on the Resignation of Pakistan President Musharraf

Chris Dodd's Senate Member Office (D-CT) posted a Press Release on August 18, 2008 | 3:33 pm - Permalink - Comments (View)
August 18, 2008

Senator Chris Dodd, senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the resignation of Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf:

 

“The resignation of Pakistan President Musharraf – nine years after the military coup that brought him to power – is welcome news.  Though it may deepen Pakistan’s political challenges in the short term, it is essential to Pakistan’s long-term stability and return to a durable democracy. 

Rep. Courtney Urges Defense Department to Take Time to Get New Tanker Selection Process Right

Joe Courtney's House Member Office (D-CT-02) posted a Press Release on August 18, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)

Rep. Courtney Announces $150,000 Service Expansion Grant to Generations Family Healthcenter, Inc.

Joe Courtney's House Member Office (D-CT-02) posted a Press Release on August 15, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)

Rep. Courtney Calls for Boosting Auto Efficiency Standards Sooner

Joe Courtney's House Member Office (D-CT-02) posted a Press Release on August 6, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)

Senators Dodd, Reed Seek to Improve Sunscreen Safety Standards

Chris Dodd's Senate Member Office (D-CT) posted a Press Release on August 1, 2008 | 4:53 pm - Permalink - Comments (View)
August 1, 2008

Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Jack Reed (D-RI) today introduced legislation to help Americans better protect themselves from the sun’s harmful rays.  The SUN Act would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen labeling and testing standards for sunscreen products.  Currently, FDA standards require that sunscreen protect against UVB rays, known for causing sunburns and increasing the chance of skin cancer. However, they do not require protection against UVA rays, which are a major cause of skin cancer and premature aging.

Dodd Praises Congressional Approval of Higher Education Act

Chris Dodd's Senate Member Office (D-CT) posted a Press Release on August 1, 2008 | 4:51 pm - Permalink - Comments (View)
July 31, 2008

Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), a senior member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee and the Chairman of its Subcommittee on Children and Families, today hailed final Congressional approval of the Higher Education Opportunity Act.  The bill, which was passed by the House and Senate today, contains several initiatives championed by Dodd. 

Rep. Courtney: Veterans Continue to be a Priority for this Congress

Joe Courtney's House Member Office (D-CT-02) posted a Press Release on August 1, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)