January 18, 2007

Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) announced today that fire departments in North Grosvenordale, Beacon Falls and Westport will receive a total of $473,881 in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  The funding will be used for operations and safety.  

“The fire departments in North Grosvenordale, Beacon Falls and Westport are critically important to the safety and security of these towns,” said Dodd.  “Firefighters in these departments work hard to protect their fellow citizens from danger, and we should honor their work by providing the necessary funding and support so that they may continue to serve their communities.”

December 8, 2006

WASHINGTON – Senators Chris Dodd, D-Conn., and Joe Lieberman, D-Conn. announced today that the South Windham Fire Company will receive $68,950 in grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for operations and safety programs.

“South Windham is fortunate to have such a dedicated fire department to prevent fires from occurring and to protect the citizens of this small town from danger,” said Dodd.  “These individuals put their lives on the line for their communities, and it is of the utmost importance that they have the tools and funding necessary to perform these noble and important jobs.”

November 30, 2006

WASHINGTON – Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced today that the Canterbury and Killingworth Volunteer Fire Companies will receive $106,799 in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  The funding will be used for operations and safety.  

“The volunteer fire departments in Canterbury and Killingworth are crucial elements of these small towns,” said Dodd.  “Volunteers in these departments work to protect their communities from fire and other dangers, and we should provide them the resources necessary to continue their honorable and critical work.”

November 15, 2006

WASHINGTON – The Old Mystic, Poquetanuck and Ashford Fire Departments will receive $252,540 in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced today. The funding will be used for operations and safety.  

“Firefighters work tirelessly to keep us safe, and they deserve the funding necessary to protect themselves in this honorable yet dangerous line of work,” said Dodd. “These grants will help provide the proper vehicles, equipment and renovations our firefighters and firehouses need to do their jobs safely and effectively.”

July 21, 2006

Washington – Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) successfully secured more than $18 million for Connecticut's transportation and urban development needs, they announced today.  These resources, which were included in the Senate's Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill, will go towards initiatives across the state aimed at reducing traffic congestion, promoting alternative modes of transportation, increasing transportation safety, increasing homeownership, fighting urban blight, and supporting youth development. The bill was approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee earlier this week.

July 20, 2006

WASHINGTON – The Senate Appropriations Committee approved today the 2007 Defense Appropriations Bill, providing substantial support to Connecticut’s defense industry. In part due to the efforts of Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman, (D-CT) the bill will help boost the Connecticut economy and ensure that U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines are outfitted with the quality resources they need to perform their missions.

July 20, 2006

Washington, D.C.- Connecticut is poised to receive more than $2.1 million to strengthen worker re-training programs, improve quality healthcare and bolster educational initiatives under legislation that was given final approval by the Senate Appropriations Committee today, Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced.

 

July 14, 2006

WASHINGTON. – Connecticut is posed to receive more than $17 million to strengthen law enforcement initiatives, protect the environment, help small businesses, and improve educational and research programs under legislation that was given final approval by the Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday, Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) announced today.

June 26, 2006

WASHINGTON - The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a measure that, thanks in part to the work of Senators Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman, would provide funds for agricultural and economic initiatives across Connecticut. Dodd and Lieberman worked with their Appropriations Committee colleagues to ensure that funds for a number of Connecticut projects are included in the fiscal year 2007 Department of Agriculture Appropriations Bill. The legislation will now be considered by the full Senate.

June 22, 2006