Richard Blumenthal: “Mr. Traver, does NCIS have the resources and capability to fully investigate this situation? What other federal agencies…”

It’s illogical, illegal, intolerable — and that’s in effect what the court found.

“After all those horrific deaths and public outcry, we were told DHS was going to change,” he said. “Again and again, those promises were proven false.”

This disaster declaration is a strong step toward bringing federal aid to Connecticut following severe floods last month.

Long-term unemployment is devastating for someone’s financial security, future job opportunities, and overall wellbeing—and it can take a toll on our economy as well.