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Rep. Bacchiochi has Perfect Voting Record for 2010 House Floor Votes
Rep. Bacchiochi listens to debate during discussion on the House floor
Hartford- State Representative Penny Bacchiochi (R-Somers) has achieved a perfect attendance record for roll call votes taken in the state House of Representatives during the 2010 legislative session, according to information provided by the House Clerk’s Office.
“Every bill we consider will affect someone in Connecticut either positively or negatively,” Rep. Bacchiochi said. “That is why we have to be on the floor as often as possible – not just for roll call votes, but to participate in debates and to pay attention to what is going on behind the scenes so that when we cast a vote, it will be an informed one.”
The House of Representatives cast 271 votes during the regular session which ran from February to May this year. There was also a special session held to deal with changes to Connecticut’s campaign finance law and 8 votes to override vetoes made by Governor Rell. In total the House of Representatives cast 279 votes during the 2010..
“I take my responsibilities as a state representative very seriously,” Bacchiochi said. “My job is to ensure that the interests and needs of the citizens of the 52nd Assembly District and elsewhere in Connecticut are protected and advanced. To do that effectively requires me to be present and voting on the floor of the State House – and in my committees – as often as possible.”
Bacchiochi was one of just 20 of the 151 representatives to cast all 279 votes.
Democrats Can’t Resist Raising Slew of Taxes
HARTFORD – The Democratic-controlled Finance Committee today finished its work by raising hundreds of millions of dollars in new taxes – on hospitals, corporations, dead people, tourists and anyone who uses electricity – but their efforts will still not eliminate incoming budget deficits, House Republicans said.
Two tax hikes alone – the estate and hospital taxes – amount to more than $282 million in new revenue.
“The bills coming out of the Finance Committee hit just about everyone in the state of Connecticut. The Democrats really sent a clear message today ‘No matter if you live here, work here or play here- you aren’t welcome’,’’ State Representative Penny Bacchiochi (R- Somers) said. “The Democrats are still focused on treating the symptoms when, we should be treating the root problem- our spending problem. Unless and until we do that, the budget deficit will continue to grow.’’
Rep. Bacchiochi Signs Statement of Support for Guard and Reserves
Hartford- Today legislators from each caucus in the legislature signed a statement of support for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
By signing the statement the legislators, on behalf of the Connecticut General Assembly, promise to honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA).
Representative Penny Bacchiochi (R- Somers, Stafford and Union) signed the statement of support on behalf of the Connecticut House Republican Caucus.
“I am proud of the men and women that honorably serve our state and our country in the guard and reserves,” Bacchiochi stated. “This statement is a relatively small but important gesture to formally signify the legislature’s support of our country’s service members.”
The mission of the ESGR is to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflict through mediation. For more information please visit their website at www.esgr.org
Senators Guglielmo and Colapietro and Representatives Lesser and Graziani were the other legislators that signed the statement along with Rep. Bacchiochi.
