WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: WATERBURY Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement: "At 7:47am I was notified by Chief Edward Stephens of the Wolcott Police Department that they received a threatening email stating a pipe bomb had been placed in the mailbox at my home. State police, U.S. Capitol Police, and the Sergeant at Arms were immediately notified. The Wolcott Police Department and State Police re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: East Hartford, CT Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement: "Early this morning, East Hartford Police came to my home in response to a bomb threat. The police determined no bomb was present at the property and the Larson family is safe. I would like to thank the East Hartford Police Department for their swift and professional response in ensuring the safety of my family. I   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chair of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism, on Wednesday released the following statement on the Israeli and Lebanese governments' approval of a ceasefire agreement. "Ending the hostilities between Israel and Lebanon is an important and necessary step toward de-escalating tensions in the Middle  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: NORWICH, CT Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior Member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. "The ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hezbollah is a breakthrough that will save countless innocent lives and demonstrates that diplomacy can work in the Middle East. The energetic and determined   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) led a letter with 22 House lawmakers to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to finalize a ban on the carcinogenic food dye FD&C Red No. 3, known as Red 3, in the use of foods. "A ban on Red 3 is not only statutorily required, but it is also feasible - alternatives are widely available," the lawmakers wrote. "Thirty-four   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2024: Bridgeport, CT - Today, Congressman Jim Himes announced LifeBridge Community Services, a Bridgeport non-profit that has provided invaluable services to its community for 174 years, will receive nearly $1 million from the Department of Justice's STOP School Violence Grant Program. "LifeBridge understands that reducing violence in schools begins with mental and emotional support for struggl  more