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    Saturday
    I visited Bell Power Systems in Essex yesterday, where they're selling generators at cost to people affected by Hurricane Sandy. It's one of many examples I've seen this week of people helping each other in their time of need.
    Company sends generators to NJ
    www.wtnh.com
    Bell Power Systems makes customized diesel generators and has decided to send generators to its New Jersey distributors at cost.
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    November 2
    Beware: storms and disasters can bring out criminals who prey on victims by offering fraudulent services. Follow the tips at the link below to protect yourself. And if you suspect someone is committing fraudulent activities, report him or her to the disaster fraud hotline at 866-720-5721.
    FEMA Blog: How To Avoid and Report Scam Artists After a Disaster
    blog.fema.gov
    After disaster strikes, many businesses, voluntary, faith-based, and community-based organizations, government agencies and committed citizens come together to try and meet the needs of the affected individuals and communities. Unfortunately, disasters often bring out criminals who prey on the need...
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  5. Joe Courtney
    November 1
    Taking off from New Haven this morning with DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano, Sen. Lieberman, and Sen. Blumenthal to survey storm damage along the shoreline.
    Photo: Taking off from New Haven this morning with DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano, Sen. Lieberman, and Sen. Blumenthal to survey storm damage along the shoreline.
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  7. Joe Courtney
    October 30
    Earlier today, as I travelled to shoreline communities like East Lyme, Westbrook and Clinton, I saw first hand the widespread and devastating impact of Hurricane Sandy. I relayed what I saw to the White House to emphasize the urgent need for federal aid. Tonight, it was announced that the President approved Governor Malloy's request for a federal disaster declarations for shoreline communities in ...
    New London, Middlesex, Fairfield and New Haven Counties hardest hit by this storm.

    I applaud Governor Malloy’s quick action, and that of the President, to secure federal support for our shoreline communities so soon after the storm. It will go a long way to help the hard-hit communities and families I met today, and many others across our region who are working right now to clean up and recover.
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  8. Joe Courtney
    October 30
    Over the last few days, I have talked to many town leaders, first responders and volunteers who have been working very hard to prepare for and respond to this storm. Their dedication in this difficult period is commendable, and we all owe them a debt of gratitude for all they've done to keep our region safe.

    I have been relaying growing concern I heard from shoreline towns to CL&P, and have st...
    ressed to officials at the utility that it needs to pick up the pace of coordination with local officials on road clearing and power restoration.

    My time on the shore today gave me a lot of firsthand experience and data to share with the White House and FEMA as they evaluate requests from our state for federal aid. There is lots of hard work still to do, and I will continue to do all I can to support our towns, our families and our businesses as we clean up and recover from this storm.
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  9. Joe Courtney
    October 30
    In Clinton with First Selectman Willie Fritz. Water still pretty strong and choppy here. Saw a retaining way that was snapped by the power of the storm. Lots of sand pushed up onto land. Everyone working hard to assess damage and start the recovery.
    Photo: In Clinton with First Selectman Willie Fritz. Water still pretty strong and choppy here. Saw a retaining way that was snapped by the power of the storm. Lots of sand pushed up onto land. Everyone working hard to assess damage and start the recovery.
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    October 30
    Travelling across the eastern CT shoreline today to see firsthand the damage from Hurricane Sandy. So far, I've joined Westbrook First Selectman Noel Bishop in talking to area residents about the challenges they expect to face in recoverin...
    g from the storm and gotten a brief from East Lyme First Selectman Paul Formica on the significant impact to his town. Our region was hit hard by the storm and there is a lot of work ahead. What I have seen today will help me advocate strongly for Governor Malloy's request for federal aid to help our area recovery as soon as possible.
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    In Westbrook with First Selectman Noel Bishop, talking to residents impacted by Sandy about recovery ahead.
    Photo: In Westbrook with First Selectman Noel Bishop, talking to residents impacted by Sandy about recovery ahead.
    Photo: Stopped in East Lyme with Lt. Gov Wyman and 1st Selectman Paul Formica. Town slammed by Sandy, lots of work ahead.
    Photo: Ran into @salvationarmy disaster services rehabilitation van in East Lyme. Great support to those impacted by #sandy.
    Photo: Out surveying impact of Sandy on eastern CT. Passed utilities and tree crews working in Franklin.
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  11. Joe Courtney
    October 29
    After checking in at the Stonington EOC, I'm in New London reviewing FEMA flood maps and other Sandy preparations with Mayor Finizio.

    Because of the storm, as of Noon, my Norwich, Enfield and Washington offices are closed. My staff are st...
    ill monitoring messages and email, and they will respond quickly to time-sensitive inquiries. If you have an emergency or life-threatening situation, please contact 9-1-1 or your local emergency responders.
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    Photo: After checking in at the Stonington EOC, I'm in New London reviewing FEMA flood maps and other Sandy preparations with Mayor Finizio. Because of the storm, as of Noon, my Norwich, Enfield and Washington offices are closed. My staff are still monitoring messages and email, and they will respond quickly to time-sensitive inquiries. If you have an emergency or life-threatening situation, please contact 9-1-1 or your local emergency responders.
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  12. Joe Courtney
    October 29
    Heading to New London after checking in with First Selectman Ed Haberek at the Emergency Operations Center in Stonington.

    Continue to heed warnings, and check in regularly at ct.gov/sandy for the latest updates on this storm.
    Photo: Heading to New London after checking in with First Selectman Ed Haberek at the Emergency Operations Center in Stonington. Continue to heed warnings, and check in regularly at ct.gov/sandy for the latest updates on this storm.
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    October 25
    October is Manufacturing month, and there are some great events planned in Connecticut. On Friday at Three Rivers Community College, local businesses, students and educators are coming together for an open house to highlight Connecticut manufacturing.
    The Day - Manufacturing open house Friday in Norwich
    theday.com
    A statewide initiative to promote manufacturing culminates Friday with an event at Three Rivers Community College at which local business leaders will come together for an open house and demonstrations.
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    October 24
    New home sales jumped to an annual pace of 389,000 last month! That is the fastest pace in 2 1/2 years, and a strong economic indicator. From the Washington Post: "Faster construction could help boost economic growth and hiring. And it could also encourage more people to put their homes on the market."
    US new-home sales jump to annual pace of 389,000 last month, fastest in 2 ½ years
    www.washingtonpost.com
    WASHINGTON — Sales of new U.S. homes jumped last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 389,000, the highest level since a homebuyer’s tax credit boosted sales in April 2010.
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    October 24
    Huge victory for Medicare patients with chronic conditions! After years of fighting to clarify a wrongly-interpreted rule, Medicare beneficiaries with conditions like Lou Gehrig's Disease and Alzheimer's will now have important therapy and treatment covered!
    Courtney Hails Local Medicare Advocates' Victory
    www.courant.com
    After years of fighting Medicare on denials for physical, occupational and speech therapy, the Center for Medicare Advocacy won a victory that its director hopes resolves the question once and for all.
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    October 23
    Eastern Connecticut has a strong manufacturing base, and today, Deloitte released a report saying the Quiet Corner can compete with anyone--even traditional low-cost locations in the South--for good, blue-collar manufacturing jobs.
    Deloitte report shows parts of New England can be as inexpensive as the South for manufacturing - Bo
    www.bizjournals.com
    A new Deloitte report, conducted for the New England Council, shows that three regions in New England can be cost-competitive with southern states for manufacturing operations.
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    October 23
    I toured a handful of new small businesses yesterday at Storrs Center in Mansfield. Great to see a vibrant new business district close to UConn. Check out the oatmeal raisin cookies at Insomnia Cookies and the frozen yogurt at Froyo World!
    Photo Gallery: Congressman Courtney, Mansfield Officials Tour Storrs Center
    mansfield.patch.com
    State and local officials paid a visit to the open Storrs Center businesses on Dog Lane.
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    October 22
    Great news in USA Today this morning about projected decreases in gas prices! "With inventories rising and demand slowing, wholesale gas prices are plunging. Consumers should see some major price cuts at the pump within weeks."
    Gas prices could soon drop 50 cents a gallon
    www.usatoday.com
    Motorists are about to get a big break on gasoline prices, which could plunge as much as 50 cents a gallon by November. Gasoline prices have remained stubbornly high past their traditional summer peak, due
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  23. Joe Courtney
    October 20
    Lee Elci's brother, Steve Elci, delivered an awesome performance at the Autism Speaks Walkathon in Waterford today. Big crowd! Raised over $50k. Kristen Anbari did a fantastic job!
    Photo: Lee Elci's brother, Steve Elci, delivered an awesome performance at the Autism Speaks Walkathon in Waterford today. Big crowd! Raised over $50k. Kristen Anbari did a fantastic job!
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  24. Joe Courtney shared a link.
    October 19
    Police departments across eastern Connecticut secured more than $45,000 this week to reimburse them for the cost of purchasing bulletproof vests. This is a smart investment that helps our towns, protects our first responders, and will make our streets safer.
    The Day - Local PDs benefit from Bulletproof Vest Partnership
    www.theday.com
    Announced Wednesday by Congressman Joe Courtney, money to the Groton City, Norwich and Stonington police departments comes from a Bulletproof Vest Partnership program run by the U.S. Department of Justice. The grant covers 50 percent of the cost of vests the departments have purchased.
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  25. Joe Courtney shared a link.
    October 17
    Important analysis in the Courant about the Romney and Ryan plans to voucherize Medicare. According to a study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 90 percent of CT Medicare beneficiaries would see their premiums increase under these plans, and 49 percent of beneficiaries would see premiums go up by more than $100.
    Study: Almost All Medicare Beneficiaries In Connecticut Would Pay More in Voucher Plan
    courantblogs.com
    We don’t know because the candidate isn’t giving details, but the Kaiser Family Foundation has put some clues together and come up witha rough picture based on connecting a few dots.
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