WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Navy and the Connecticut National Guard on Monday will honor Connecticut native son Dan Crowley for fighting against the Japanese in the Philippines 75 years ago. Gregory J. Slavonic, who is performing the duties of the Navy undersecretary, will present Crowley with an honorary Combat Infantryman Badge in recognition of the fighting he did while in the Philippines, and a Prisoner of War medal. Crowley will also  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following order (No. 96-45) involving Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service: In the Matter of Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service ORDER 1. Pursuant to sections 254(a)(1) and 410 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended,/1 the Commission appoints the Honorable Michael A. Caron, Commissioner, Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority; the Honorable Karen Charles Peterson, Commissioner, Massa  more