Dan Debicella

= Involvement in Science Policy =

Environment
“Senator Debicella and Representative Perillo Announce EPA Grant for Shelton Cel-Lastik Parcel Clean-Up” http://www.senaterepublicans.ct.gov/press/debicella/2010/050310.html May 3, 2010

In spring of 2010, Senator Debicella announced $3.1 million in federal funding would be granted to the Connecticut community of Shelton. The grant, from the Environmental Protection Agency, is to assist the community in the clean-up and re-use of brownfields, which are abandoned properties that can be renovated into productive business and public sites. Debicella says “These funds are essential to protecting the environment and improving our community”

"Science policy tracking by Christopher Ince Jr, SEA National Security Intern"

Energy
“Middle-Class Home Heating Assistance By State Senator Dan Debicella” http://www.senaterepublicans.ct.gov/press/debicella/2008/090208.html September 2, 2008

At the end of summer 2008, Senator Debicella announced plans to use funds from Connecticut’s $75 million surplus to give back to middle class homes in the form of home heating assistance. Dubbed Operation Fuel, the program was intended to provide rebates for energy costs to middle class families for the winter of 2008. Senator Debicella also emphasized the need for a long term solution to rising energy costs.

"Science policy tracking by Christopher Ince Jr, SEA National Security Intern"

Health
“Senator Debicella Calls on Blumenthal to Oppose Special Deals in Healthcare Bill” http://www.senaterepublicans.ct.gov/press/debicella/2010/011110.html January 11, 2010

Senator Dan Debicella has asked Attorney General Richard Blumenthal to oppose health reform legislation that would allow the state of Nebraska to receive $100 million in Medicaid expense exemptions by voting for Senator Ben Nelson. According to Debicella, “The healthcare legislation currently being considered would hurt middle class Connecticut families through higher costs and more taxes," said Senator Debicella. "To add insult to injury, the backroom deals made to pass the bill include massive giveaways to Nebraska and Louisiana - and guess who is footing the bill? Middle-class Connecticut taxpayers."

“Dan Debicella, Public Health Committee Announces Cord Blood Task Force” http://bn-in.facebook.com/notes/dan-debicella/public-health-committee-announces-cord-blood-task-force/10150182793085029

Senator Debicella and the General Assembly’s Public Health Committee announced the creation of a bipartisan task force to come up with legislation involving public blood cord banking by September 2010. This stems from proposed 2009 legislation requiring physicians to inform pregnant women about their cord blood banking options. According to Debicella, “"It is important for us to understand how we can utilize medical technology to help save thousands of lives. I am grateful that these experts are willing to share their knowledge with us and look forward to creating comprehensive legislation which will ultimately provide Connecticut residents with an invaluable health resource.”

“Cutting Healthcare Costs” http://www.debicella.com/3-issues.html

Candidate Dan Debicella speaks about his stance on various issues, including health care, on his campaign page. Some of his top ideas for cutting health care costs include preventative medicine, interstate competition between insurance companies, and malpractice reform. Debicella’s campaign site lists a six-part plan for reducing the cost of health care. "Science policy tracking by Christopher Ince Jr, SEA National Security Intern"