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May 6, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The state Senate today took final action on legislation to extend the state’s highly successful foreclosure mediation program for an additional two years, a move shepherded by Banks Committee co-chair Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk)

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.

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.

March 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- A bill by State Senator Andrew J. McDonald (D-Stamford) that is designed to make banks and other financial institutions work more closely with homeowners during foreclosure proceedings received a strong outpouring of support today during its public hearing before the Judiciary Committee

March 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- State Senators Andrew J. McDonald (D-Stamford) and John Kissel (R-Enfield), the Senate Chairman and Ranking Member, respectively, of the Judiciary Committee, today unveiled a new legislative proposal designed to make banks and other financial institutions work more closely with homeowners during foreclosure proceedings.

January 5, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) today visited Bridgeport non-profit Action for Bridgeport Community Development, Inc. (ABCD) to discuss home heating assistance for Connecticut

December 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) announced today that several agencies throughout Connecticut will receive a total of over $28.7 million to support local homeless assistance programs. The funds were awarded from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care grant program.

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 - 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

October 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Senator Chris Dodd invited Diane Randall, Executive Director of the Hartford-based Partnership for Strong Communities, to testify on housing challenges facing Connecticut residents at a Senate Banking Committee hearing on the State of the Nation’s Housing Market.

October 2, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) announced today that two Connecticut housing counseling organizations will receive $203,950 to assist...

WASHINGTON, DC - September 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) today praised the release of $9,445,758 in Recovery Act funding to create new affordable rental housing and increase the energy efficiency of existing public and low income housing. These funds were distributed to five municipalities across the state giving them the resources to install new energy efficient technologies to conserve energy, such as Energy Star appliances, high-efficiency boilers/furnaces and programmable thermostats or controls.

WASHINGTON, DC - September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) today praised the release of $7,162,353 in Recovery Act funding to improve living conditions, provide affordable housing and create economic opportunities. These funds were distributed to eight municipalities across the state, as well as to the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. The grants were released by the federal Department Housing and Urban Development as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

WASHINGTON, DC - August 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) today praised the release of $43,791,192 for upgrades and improvements to Connecticut's railroad infrastructure in New Haven and on the Danbury and Shoreline East Lines and $16 million for the development of affordable housing units across the state. The railroad grants will be used to build a new rail repair shop for the New Haven line, for an improved safety signal system on the Danbury Branch line, and for the expansion of the parking facilities at the Branford Railroad Station. These grants were released by the Department of Transportation as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

WASHINGTON, DC - August 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senator Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) today praised the release of $25,724,201 to weatherize approximately 7,400 homes and re-weatherize an additional 100 homes throughout Connecticut. The Connecticut Department of Social Services administers the Weatherization Program, assisting low-income persons in minimizing energy-related costs and fuel usage in their residences. The funds were released by the Department of Energy as a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act