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10 October 2011
08 October 2011
Good Idea that Some Fool will Object to....
DELAURO INTRODUCES DIAPER AID LEGISLATION
Recent reports indicate more and more families struggling to afford diapers—without which children cannot attend day care
New Haven, CT — Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, introduced the Diaper Investment and Aid to Promote Economic Recovery Act (DIAPER) Act today to provide diapers and diapering supplies to needy families through child care providers.
Millions of American families are struggling in today’s tough economy. For many, even the cost of keeping a child in diapers, about $4 a day, or $100 a month, is too much. But without an adequate supply of diapers, a child cannot attend day care—meaning that working mothers have a harder time getting to work, and can fall even further behind. And for the child, infrequent diaper changes can lead to diaper rash, increased risk of urinary tract and skin infections, and can even cause outbreaks of viral meningitis, dysentery, and Hepatitis A.
This legislation will simply amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990, and will help to relieve some of the stress on families facing hardship in this economy by allowing diapers to be provided as a direct service, instead of as an administrative cost.
“No family should have to choose between buying diapers for their child or buying groceries—but that is exactly what is happening today. Diapers are expensive, but necessary, to keep children healthy and in daycare, giving their parents the freedom they need to work. The DIAPER Act is a simple, straight-forward proposal to change the current law to allow diapers and diapering supplies to be provided to families in need,” said Congresswoman DeLauro. “I applaud the work of Joanne Goldblum, who has been operating a Diaper Bank in Connecticut for years now, and whose good work has served as the inspiration for this legislation. I look forward to continuing to work with Joanne to make this bill a reality.”
“It is so thrilling that Congresswoman DeLauro is taking the lead on recognizing this very important basic need, which has become more pressing as the economic downturn continues to put more families at risk,” said Joanne Goldblum, President and Executive Director of The Diaper Bank.
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______________________________Kaelan RichardsCommunications DirectorOffice of Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-03)(202) 225-3661 office(202) 225-1599 cell
07 October 2011
Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines - Stratford
Notice submitted, thanks to Stephanie Philips, 2nd District Councilmember, Stratford.
Stratford Health Department will be providing flu shots to Town of Stratford and Board of Education employees and families on Wednesday, October 12th from 11am to 1 pm in the Nursing Office at the Birdseye Municipal Complex. There will be a public clinic that day from 3 pm to 7 pm. Employees and families are welcome at any public clinics.
The next public clinic is scheduled for Wednesday November 9th from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Baldwin Center. Pneumonia vaccines are also available if needed. Insurances accepted for the flu and pneumonia vaccines include: Medicare Part B, Anthem (BC/BS) and Connecticare. All others will be charged $20.00 for the flu and $45.00 for the pneumonia vaccines, payable by cash or check. If you are unable to attend a town or public clinic, please call Bernice Bova RN at 203-385-4058 to schedule a time to get vaccinated against the flu.
Bernice Bova RNNursing SupervisorStratford Health Department468 Birdseye St.Stratford, CT 06614Phone: (203) 385-4058Fax: (203) 380-6769
Absentee Ballots + One month left to Register to Vote
Denise Merrill
Secretary of the State
Connecticut
Merrill: Absentee Ballots are Now Available for November 8th Municipal ElectionsSecretary of the State also Reminding Eligible Voters to Register Before November 1st Deadline in Order to Cast Ballots on November 8th
Hartford: Secretary of the State Denise Merrill today announced that absentee ballots are now available for any registered Connecticut voters who will be out of town or otherwise unable to go to their polling place and cast a ballot in Municipal Elections on Tuesday November 8, 2011. At the same time, Secretary Merrill is also urging eligible voters in Connecticut to register to vote by the deadline of November 1st so they can cast ballots in the Municipal Election.
“With just over 30 days before the 2011 Municipal Elections, I urge any registered voters who know they will be out of town or otherwise unable to make it to their polling place on Election Day to apply for an absentee ballot now,” said Secretary Merrill, Connecticut’s chief elections official. “Don’t put off applying for an absentee ballot until it is too late – make sure you have a say in who serves in your local government. This is a very important election where decisions that have great impact on our communities will be made. I urge every adult citizen in our state to register to vote before the final deadline of Tuesday November 1st so your voice will be heard on Election Day!”
To obtain an absentee ballot, registered Connecticut voters can download an application from the Secretary of the State’s website www.sots.ct.gov or local town websites, or they can contact their local town clerk’s office to pick up an application in-person or receive one through the mail. After the applications are submitted, absentee ballots will be sent to registered voters who request them within days. Absentee ballots must be signed and can be returned through the mail or in-person. In order to be counted for the general election, absentee ballots must be received by town clerks no later than 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 8, 2011.
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Av HarrisDirector of CommunicationsConnecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill(860) 509-6255 ofc(860) 463-5939 cell
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