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News, News Letters & Press ReleasesChristopher Shays Announces for the US SenateHartford: January 25, 2012.Five residents of Redding were among a group of over 300 from across the state to attend Congressman Christopher Shays’ formal announcement of his campaign for the United Sates Senate. The announcement was made at noon on Thursday, January 25th in the Old Statehouse Building in Hartford. Following 13 years as a member of Connecticut’s State legislature, Christopher Shays (R) represented Connecticut’s 4th U.S. Congressional District, which includes Redding) for 21 years as a member of the House of Representatives. While a member of Congress, Shays was a senior member of the House Oversight and Government Reform, Budget, Financial Services, and Homeland Security Committees. He chaired the House Oversight Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, which played a major role in reforms following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He was appointed co-chair of the federal Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2009 and served in that capacity until recently. < br> Shays’ announcement speech emphasized the need to balance the federal budget, saying “When I am elected to the United States Senate, I will sponsor legislation that balances the budget within my six year term of office, and vote that way, regardless of the political consequences, and regardless of which party is in the majority,” Shays said. “Until we get our financial house in order, nothing else matters.” He also focused how his experience and proven abilities as a legislator make him the ideal candidate for the job. “We need to elect a United States Senator who possesses the courage, the record, and the experience to get things done,” said Shays. “That's why I'm running for United States Senate. I have the courage to stand up for what needs to be done, but I also have the knowledge and experience to know how to get it done, and a record of accomplishment that you can rely on.”
Shaban, Camillo to Hold Forum on Connecticut’s Business ClimateGREENWICH: October 12, 2011.State Reps. John Shaban and Fred Camillo have organized an October 19 roundtable discussion for Fairfield County business owners to share their ideas on how to turn Connecticut into a state where companies can grow and prosper. Camillo and Shaban, an attorney at a Greenwich-based firm, will be joined by Greenwich state Reps. Lile Gibbons and Livvy Floren. The state lawmakers view the event as a way to collect information ahead of an Oct. 26 special legislative session that will focus on spurring private sector job creation in a state with a 9 percent unemployment rate. The state lawmakers are inviting business owners to participate. “State legislators can not create private sector jobs, but we can certainly create or reshape existing policies that will make life easier for the people who do,” said Shaban, who represents the 135th General Assembly District covering Easton, Weston and Redding. “There’s no better source of input and ideas than the men and women running shops on our Main Streets, people who pay the bills and make payrolls each and every week.” The event will take place at the Greenwich law office of Whitman Breed Abbot & Morgan—500 West Putnam Ave. It starts at 6 p.m. To reserve a spot at the forum, call Jackie Effren at 860-240-8384. Hartford: 4/19/2011: No-Tax Increase Alternative Budget versus $1.9 Billion Tax Increase Senator Toni Boucher (R-26) along with Republican Legislative Leaders today unveiled a no-tax increase balanced budget proposal for Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013. for more. State Reps John Shaban, Dan Carter and Senator
Toni Boucher Present State Budget Issues 4.13.2011: Political Outlook: A Newsletter for Redding Voters, Issue 3Read More...1.20.2011: Political Outlook: A Newsletter for Redding Voters, Issue 2Read More...11.18.2010: Political Outlook: A Newsletter for Redding Voters, Issue 1Read More...9.26.2010 Republican Pig Roast Draws Record CrowdThe 6th Redding Republicans Pig Roast held on Sunday was the most widely attended in the history of this event. Over 130 guests filled the Redding Community Center to partake in the feast, meet candidates for the fall elections and honor retiring Probate Judge, Richard Emerson. |
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