Johnson:
State Grant a "Huge Victory" for
Meriden
MERIDEN, CT
– Congresswoman Nancy Johnson, Governor M.
Jodi Rell and Mayor Mark Benigni today announced
the State Bond Commission will approve $2
million in funds to aid Meriden’s downtown
economic development project at a press
conference in Meriden.
Johnson
Secures $100,000 for Audubon Center in Southbury
SOUTHBURY,
CT – At a news conference today, Congresswoman
Nancy Johnson announced $100,000 in federal
funds for the Audubon Center at the Bent of the
River to renovate existing facilities and
construct a welcome center.
Johnson
Honored as "Champion of Small
Business"
NEW
BRITAIN, CT – The nation’s largest coalition
of small businesses today honored Congresswoman
Nancy Johnson with its "Guardian of Small
Business" award.
Johnson
Announces $1 Million Defense Project in Simsbury
SIMSBURY,
CT – Congresswoman Nancy Johnson today
announced Simsbury’s Ensign Bickford company
will benefit from a $1 million defense project
to create jobs and strengthen America’s
national defense.
Johnson
Secures $150,000 for Hub Redevelopment
MERIDEN,
CT – Congresswoman Nancy Johnson has secured
$150,000 in federal funds to assist the
demolition and redevelopment of the Hub
property, making way for Meriden’s downtown
redevelopment project.
Johnson
Secures $300,000 for New Britain Water Treatment
NEW
BRITAIN, CT – Congresswoman Nancy Johnson
today announced she has secured a $300,000
federal grant to fund New Britain’s new water
treatment plant. The plant began operations in
May but additional funds will go to defray costs
to taxpayers and reduce water bills.
Johnson
Keeps Taxes Low for Connecticut Families
WASHINGTON,
D.C. – With Congresswoman Nancy Johnson’s
strong support, late Thursday the U.S. House
passed legislation lowering taxes for
Connecticut taxpayers.
Lech
Walesa Supports Johnson Bill
WASHINGTON,
D.C. – Former Polish President Lech Walesa met
with Congresswoman Nancy Johnson today and
pledged his strong support for her bill adding
Poland to the Visa Waiver Program.
Congresswoman
Johnson a "Taxpayer Hero"
WASHINGTON,
D.C. – Congresswoman Nancy Johnson was honored
as a "taxpayer hero" at ceremony today
on Capitol Hill.
Johnson:
Extend Federal Assault Weapons Ban
WASHINGTON,
D.C. – While Connecticut law still makes
assault weapons illegal, Congresswoman Nancy
Johnson today said the federal assault weapons
ban should be extended to keep these guns off
the street in every state in the nation.
Johnson,
Principi Pledge to Safeguard Veterans Benefits
NEW BRITAIN,
CT – Congresswoman Nancy L. Johnson and
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J.
Principi today pledged to continue safeguarding
veterans benefits during a veterans town meeting
in New Britain and a tour of Waterbury’s VA
health clinic.
Medicare
Law Improves Treatment of Chronic Illnesses
By
Congresswoman Nancy Johnson
The new
Medicare law will do more than make prescription
drugs more affordable for America’s seniors.
It will also keep seniors healthier and bring
skyrocketing health care costs down.
Johnson
Helps Secure $1.8M Education Grant for Tunxis
NEW
BRITAIN, CT – Congresswoman Nancy Johnson
today announced she helped secure a five year,
$1.8 million federal education grant for
Farmington’s Tunxis Community College. The
U.S. Department of Education grant will help
Tunxis improve student achievement both before
and after graduation.
Johnson
Announces Grant for Kent Firefighters
KENT,
CT – Congresswoman Nancy Johnson today
announced the Kent Volunteer Fire Department
will receive a $25,992 federal grant from the
2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.
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