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Jeanne Amy

Jeanne is a graduate student studying print journalism at Boston University.  During her semester in Washington, she will be reporting for Capitol News Connection, a radio news service, and writing for the New London Day. Previously, Jeanne interned for the Cambridge Chronicle in Cambridge, Mass. She graduated from Wellesley College in May 2008 with a degree in Philosophy. Jeanne hopes to work in radio and is looking forward to experiencing the excitement of our nation’s capital.

STORIES WRITTEN:

Wait for H1N1 vaccine continues to frustrate Congress  

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 —Lawmakers Tuesday pressed federal officials about the impediments to distributing H1N1 vaccine to those most at risk. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee heard from officials that vaccines are slowly catching up with the demand, but lawmakers said that there is still too much confusion surrounding who should be vaccinated.

Lawmakers propose emergency legislation for paid flu sick days

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 —Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., said Tuesday that he will introduce emergency legislation to provide paid sick days to workers who  miss work because they or their family members have H1N1 or seasonal flu.

World War II veterans visit their memorial in Washington

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 – It was a tearful hero’s welcome for 102 World War II veterans from New England, many from southeastern Connecticut, who arrived at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Saturday morning.

Ocean zoning is on the horizon for the government agencies

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 —Federal officials told a Senate subcommittee Wednesday that they are developing a framework for cooperative use of the oceans that would bring the United States one step closer to a new national policy to address American stewardship of the oceans.

McCain, Courtney propose enhancement for Troops to Teachers

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27—A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, proposed Tuesday to expand a program that enables former members of the military to become teachers in high-need school districts.

Lawmakers challenge administration officials on H1N1 response

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 —Three cabinet secretaries told lawmakers on Wednesday that they have learned a lot since the H1N1 flu virus surfaced in April. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing to monitor the nation’s response to H1N1 flu.  Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., chairman of the committee, expressed his concern that Americans who want to receive the vaccine may not be able to due to shortages.

Lawmakers aim to extend first-time homebuyer tax credit

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 —Sens. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., called Tuesday for an extension and expansion of the $8,000 tax credit for homebuyers. The law now covers only first-time homebuyers, but Dodd and Isakson want it to cover all homebuyers and would raise the income limits, significantly expanding eligibility for the credit.

Courtney leads charge against excise tax on health care benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 – Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, delivered a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., on Wednesday urging the Democratic leadership not to support a health care bill that includes an excise tax on insurers of expensive employer-sponsored health care benefits. 

Long Island Sound restoration asks for more federal aid

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 —Long Island Sound will need more federal aid and more formalized public education to continue to make it cleaner and safer for fishing, a panel of officials and activists from Connecticut and New York told a House subcommittee Tuesday.

Connecticut dairy farmers may see relief

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 – Members of the Congressional Dairy Farmer Caucus met withAgriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday in the wake of congressional negotiators’ approval a day earlier of $290 million in direct payments to dairy farmers and $60 million in indirect support.

Lawmakers to vote on student aid bill

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 – What could be the largest federal investment in student aid in history is scheduled to be voted on by the House of Representatives this week.  The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act outlines a  plan to invest $87 billion in education, from kindergarten to college loans. 

Connecticut citizens join protest in Washington

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12-- Hundreds of people traveled from Connecticut to Washington to participate in the march on Saturday. Tanya Bachand, the state tea party coordinator who carried the Connecticut flag in the march, said between 750 and 1,000 people came with her group .

( A few graphs to be added to Norwich protest story)

Local doctor attends presidential address, wary of change

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 – All eyes were on President Obama last night as he addressed a joint session of Congress on health care. Dr. Dinesh Kapur was no exception. Kapur, director of oncology at the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich, wants to make sure his patients, especially those who are uninsured, receive care and that their access to care is not compromised.