July 28, 2011

FRIDAY: GOV. MALLOY HOLDS POST-BOND COMMISSION MEDIA AVAILABILITY; ATTENDS MEDICARE ANNIVERSARY EVENT

(HARTFORD, CT) - On Friday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will hold a media availability at the conclusion of the scheduled meeting of the State Bond Commission. Items included in the meeting's agenda invest in the revitalization of Connecticut's infrastructure, create or maintain hundreds of construction-related jobs, and enhance future economic growth in the state.

Also on Friday morning, Governor Malloy will join Congressman John Larson and leadership from Hartford Hospital, Aetna and retiree advocates in a celebration to mark the 45th anniversary of the first Medicare payment. Medicare was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965. The first Medicare payment was issued by the Aetna Insurance Company to Hartford Hospital on July 9, 1966.

WHO : Governor Malloy
WHAT : Post-Bond Commission meeting media availability
WHEN : Friday, July 29, 2011; Availability will begin at the conclusion of the 10:30 a.m. meeting
WHERE : Outside of Room 1E, Legislative Office Building; 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford

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WHO : Governor Malloy, Congressman Larson
WHAT : Governor Malloy, Congressman Larson mark 45th anniversary of the first Medicare payment
WHEN : Friday, July 29, 2011; 11:45 a.m.
WHERE : Hartford Hospital Education and Resource Building; 560 Hudson Street, Hartford

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For Immediate Release: July 28, 2011

Contact: David Bednarz
David.Bednarz@ct.gov
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860-770-9792 (cell)

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