Dear Neighbor,
State Senator
joe criSco
The economic crisis confronting our state and nation is unlike any
in recent memory. Not since the 1930s have we experienced such a
devastating loss of jobs, homes, and businesses big and small, or
witnessed the slow unraveling of our neighborhoods.
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As your state Senator, I am deeply concerned for the individuals and
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families who are struggling, and I understand the need for swift action
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to help constituents during this economic turmoil.
E-mail: Crisco@senatedems.ct.gov
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Two important initiatives of the 2009 legislative session address E-nEwslETTEr, visiT my wEb siTE
health care coverage and the housing crisis. As chairman of the
Insurance and Real Estate Committee, I am proud of the legislation we
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passed that enhances health insurance coverage; as vice-chair of the U.S. POSTAGE
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Banks Committee, I applaud the success of legislation that expands
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programs that help prevent foreclosure. PERMIT NO. 3937
These achievements are described in this newsletter. I’ve also
presented information about programs for people seeking jobs. I hope
you find this information helpful.
Please feel free to contact me with your views on these issues, or any
other matter of concern to you. I look forward to speaking with you.
Sincerely,
State Senator Joe Crisco

State Senator Joe Crisco’s
Legislative Update
As Co-Chairman of the insurance and real Estate Committee and vice-Chair of the Banking Committee, i worked on legislation to
expand health-care coverage and to create programs that help homeowners avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes. SPECiAL StAtE FuNdiNg
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Foreclosure Mediation Breast Cancer Helping job Seekers I was pleased to make available state grants to
Now Mandatory Early detection Call CTWorks Career Center in Waterbury help with local initiatives:
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and lenders work out an agreement to avoid include information about breast on-line source for additional links to the $2,000 Ecumenical Food Bank
foreclosure. Mediation also could result in a density. The requirement is necessary programs described here and additional $5,000 Union City Little League
loan modification from the lender. because mammograms may be limited employment search engines and job
in finding cancers in patients with postings. www.senatedems.ct.gov/Jobs
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More Homeowners Eligible for PrESENtAtioN grANt
dense breast tissue.
Loan Programs through the Biomedical research $1,305 Naugatuck Arts Commission
Connecticut Housing Finance Autism Spectrum disorder Fund Continues
Authority (CHFA) insurance Coverage The Biomedical Research Fund, which gENErAL ELECtriC SEttLEMENt:
We expanded group health insurance was created through legislation I NAugAtuCk rivEr ProjECtS
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fixed rate loans to certain low-and to cover the diagnosis and treatment introduced, continues to allocate $7,500 Naugatuck/Pomperaug Chapter,
of autism spectrum disorders. With the funding for research into cancer, heart Trout Unlimited Trout Stocking and
moderate-income homeowners.
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ƒ The Emergency Mortgage Assistance this legislation will help many families illnesses. The Fund provides grants $325,000 Valley Council of Governments:
Program (EMAP) helps families who have obtain necessary early interventions to CT hospitals, medical schools and O’Sullivan’s Island Peninsula Fishing
fallen behind in their mortgage payment for their children. universities for this purpose. and Habitat Enhancement
because of temporary hardship.