May 24, 2006
WASHINGTON—Thirteen Connecticut towns will receive equipment worth a total of $216,000 to help improve first responder capabilities, Senators Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman announced today. The equipment will be provided through federal grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP). The initiative provides law enforcement and emergency responder agencies with equipment to improve communications between local first responders in order to increase efficiency in regional responses.

May 9, 2006
Each year, the American Ambulance Association honors paramedics, EMTs, and other ambulance service personnel who "exemplify what is best about their field". Award recipients are selected by their colleagues and travel to D.C. to attend events associated with National Emergency Medical Services week.

There are six Stars of Life award recipients from Connecticut this year. They are:

Andrew Duval of Norwich;
Nicole Figueroa of New Haven;
Chris Handel of West Hartford;
Erin McNamara of New Britain;
Deana Peterson of New Britain; and
William Westermeyer of Meriden

May 3, 2006
Senator Dodd met with a delegation from Norwich Connecticut today to discuss issues of concern to the city, including economic development, housing, jobs, and the environment.

April 27, 2006

“Our nation can’t afford to wait – we need to immediately begin building at least two submarines per year. Our national security and our ability to protect our submarine industrial base depend upon it. And while this subcommittee approval doesn’t actually provide the funding to do that, it is important because it puts people on record that submarines should be a priority and not an afterthought. But no one should have any illusions as to the tough road ahead. These fights aren’t over until they are over. I intend to continue to fight for submarines and their increased production.”

March 31, 2006
New London, CT – Senator Dodd today unveiled details of legislation, which was passed yesterday by the Senate Banking Committee, to address national security concerns related to foreign purchases of U.S. companies. Dodd authored several provisions of the bill. The issue came to the forefront during the controversy over the DP World deal to obtain the right to operate in several U.S. ports.

February 22, 2006
Senator Chris Dodd joined Gordon Mello, a Vietnam veteran who recently purchased body armor for his marine son deployed in Iraq; Brigadier General Daniel R. Scace, chief of staff of the Connecticut Joint Forces Headquarters; and members of the Connecticut National Guard to talk about the importance of ensuring that our troops have the safety equipment they need.

January 19, 2006

"Sub Base New London and Electric Boat's workforce provide 'one stop shopping' for our nation when it comes to submarines. It's critically important that both remain vibrant and viable in the 21st century. Our nation's security depends upon it. So I commend the Secretary of the Navy for coming to Southeastern Connecticut to see how both act in concert to fulfill our nation's submarine needs. But this should be considered a first step, and not the last. I intend to continue to press the Bush Administration and the Navy to immediately increase submarine production because it is clear that our nation needs more submarines - and not less. We simply can't afford to continue to allow our submarine industrial base - which are the skilled workers at Electric Boat - to be lost."

January 19, 2006
East Haddam, CT - Senator Chris Dodd applauded today's decision by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in Hartford to release Rosalie Desardouin from custody in Boston and reunite her with her family in Norwich. She will be able to pursue her application for permanent residency.

"This is wonderful news. I'm very happy for Rosalie, Audrin, and their children. It never made any sense to split up this family and I commend the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office for reconsidering and ultimately reversing their decision. This is a great day for the Desardouin family, and I'm proud to have played a role in making it a reality."

January 11, 2006

“This bridge is a major transportation artery. It does more than connect New London and Groton – it helps move our state and region’s economy forward. I’m pleased that these critically important resources will help strengthen our state and nation’s transportation and economy.”

January 9, 2006
Washington, DC - Senators Dodd and Lieberman today announced that the Navy has awarded an $85 million contract to Electric Boat for work on the attack submarine USS TEXAS.