WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation announced that Connecticut will receive $77,834,656 from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ahead of the winter season. This is the first allocation of LIHEAP dollars this season. "High costs are spreading families thin," said Congresswoman DeLauro. "No family should have to choose between keeping their home warm during the colder  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: The construction of a new baggage checking and screening system(link is external) at Bradley International Airport(link is external) now about 50% complete got a new financial boost, securing an additional $6 million in federal grants to help pay for the estimated $188 million project. The Connecticut Airport Authority(link is external), which oversees Bradley's operations, said the funding comes on to more PR