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Team from New Haven submitted design for green-energy homes. Washington, DC - April 29, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) welcomed students from New Haven and Branford to her office to celebrate their success in a national design competition organized by the Construction Industry Round Table and the ACE Mentor Program of America.

Norwalk, CT - April 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- It’s only been a few short weeks since heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding in Connecticut, especially in shoreline communities. State Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) today urged property owners in Norwalk and Darien who experienced damage from torrential rains, floods and heavy winds to be cautious and do their homework when hiring workers to do repairs and clean-up.

April 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Hartford, Office of Human Relations will host the 3rd Annual Fair Housing Month celebration. This year’s theme is “Knowledge is the Key.” The event takes place on Friday, April 23, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Hartford Public Library, Seminar Room 2nd floor, located at 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103

April 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that damage assessment teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be in the field beginning Tuesday to examine the aftermath of severe flooding – especially in southeastern Connecticut – that followed heavy rainstorms last week. Additional teams will fan out Wednesday.

March 16, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Senator Andrea L. Stillman (D-Waterford) today welcomed final approval for the sale of state bonds to underwrite a loan to the New London Housing Authority. A total of just over $6 million will be used to overhaul 126 two- and three-bedroom apartments at the Bates Wood complex in New London.

West Hartford, CT - March 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Opening Doors LLC, is announcing a real estate rehab meeting on Saturday, March 6th, 2010. This meeting will take place at 43 Giles Street in North Haven, CT, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. This event is $10 for CT REIA Members, and $20 for non-members

West Hartford, CT - February 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Andy Heller is announcing the February 2010 monthly meeting with Andy Heller. This event will take place on Monday, February 15th, from 5:30pm to 9:00pm, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell, CT. This event is free for CT REIA members, and $30 for non-members

February 2, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- What makes the... "Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High" strategy so attractive today is that, unlike many models, the investor's profits are not dependent on real estate appreciation. In fact, real estate appreciation is just one of six profit sources in the "Buy Low, Rent Smart, Sell High" strategy.

West Hartford, CT - January 18, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, in association with Robyn Thompson is announcing the January 2010 monthly meeting with Robyn Thompson. This event will take place on Monday, January 25th from 5:30pm to 9:00pm, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cromwell, CT. This event is free for CT REIA members and $30 for non-members

January 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Deal or No Deal$ Workshop (Free, Members Only event) Wednesday, January 27th. 6:30 - 9:00pm Comfort Inn. 900 East Main St. Meriden, CT

Watch Robert Shemin's personal invitation to you for this event: http://www.ctreia.com/events.php?a=v&i=222 West Hartford, CT - December 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Once considered "least likely to succeed," Robert overcame severe learning disabilities and seemingly insurmountable odds to become a real estate millionaire and one of the most charismatic and sought-after lecturers and motivational speakers in the country. He's helped thousands of hardworking Americans of all different backgrounds attain total financial freedom for life even though most of his proteges had no investment experience, no financial savvy, and zero money in the bank. Robert will share the wealth lessons he's learned in nearly 20 years of successful real estate investing. Robert Shemin has been featured in dozens of national magazines and TV shows, and is the author of ten best-selling books on real estate and wealth-building.

WASHINGTON, DC - November 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) today praised the release of $129,827 to two Connecticut corporations to help individuals acquire the skills needed to enter and advance in a clean energy economy. The grants will be used for green building training programs in Hartford and Bridgeport. The funds were released by the U.S. Department of Labor as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

November 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Senator Eileen M. Daily (D-Westbrook), Senate Chair of the legislature’s Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee, took part in an East Haddam groundbreaking ceremony today to formally begin construction of a new Goodspeed Musicals initiative. The $5.5 million project represents significant economic development for the town and region.

WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Chris Murphy (CT-5) voted for the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act to provide Connecticut families hit hardest by the recession a 14 week extension of unemployment benefits. And to strengthen Connecticut's housing market, the bill includes an extension of the first-time homebuyer tax credit through next spring, expands eligibility for the homebuyer credit, and provides housing tax relief for Connecticut's military families. This legislation will not add to the deficit, and President Obama is expected to sign it quickly.

WASHINGTON, DC - October 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Chris Murphy (CT-5) testified on how to expand affordable housing options for seniors and Americans living with disabilities at a Senate Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development hearing. Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Chairman of the Banking Committee, joined Murphy in calling for the modernization of federal housing assistance programs to ensure they can meet the needs of low-income residents of Connecticut and the rest of the nation