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Connecticut Lawmakers Want Federal Action On Gun Measures
SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Members of Connecticut’s Democratic congressional delegation expressed frustration Friday that efforts to combat gun violence have been stymied since...
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Connecticut Lawmakers Meeting With Obama On Gun Law Changes
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Several members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation are among a group of federal lawmakers meeting with President Barack Obama about his executive actions tightening the...
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Bill Clears House That Would Allow Estate Liquor Auctions
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A deceased person’s wine and liquor collection could soon be up for auction. The Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that allows alcoholic...
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Connecticut Lawmakers Hope To Vote On Budget In Coming Days
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Democratic legislative leaders are hoping to vote in the coming days on a revised Connecticut budget for next fiscal year, which is about $922 million in deficit. The revised...
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Connecticut Republicans Nominate Congressional Candidates
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ State Rep. Dan Carter has won the Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate, and will face Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal in November. The Bethel Republican garnered...
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Connecticut Senate To Vote On Democratic Budget
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut state senators are returning to the Capitol for a special legislative session to vote on a revised budget for the new fiscal year that tackles a projected $960...
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Connecticut Rep. Himes Opts Out Of AFL-CIO Endorsement
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jim Himes will be the only member of Connecticut’s Democratic congressional delegation not to receive an endorsement in this year’s election from the state’s largest...
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Republicans, Gun Advocates Unimpressed By Democrats’ Gun Control Movements
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut’s congressional delegation is becoming known for its united stance on gun control measures. U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy’s 15-hour filibuster last week marked a high point...
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Dems Stage Election-Year Sit-In On Guns, GOP Unmoved
ERICA WERNER AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (CBS Connecticut and AP) — A drained and dwindling group of Democrats, some draped in blankets and toting pillows, carried their remarkable House...
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Dems Re-Elect Pelosi
WASHINGTON (AP) – House Democrats have re-elected Nancy Pelosi as their leader. The California lawmaker, who has led the party since 2002, turned back a challenge from Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan on Wednesday....
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Congress Blocks Post Sandy Hook Gun Legislation
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ Congress on Wednesday sent President Donald Trump legislation blocking an Obama-era rule designed to keep guns out of the hands of certain...
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Lawmakers Want Info On Tick-Borne Diseases
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Two U.S. senators want to know more about the efforts of the federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group, saying there’s a growing health threat. Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal...
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What Is The Congressional Baseball Game?
CBS Local– As reports of a shooting taking place in the early morning hours at a baseball field involving government officials came in, most were naturally first concerned with the well-being of those...
View ArticleCrumbling Foundations Tax Deduction In Jeopardy
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ A potential tax write-off for Connecticut homeowners with crumbling foundations is potentially at risk in Congress. Democratic Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy were...
View ArticleC&S with Janet Peckinpaugh 9/24
C&S talk with Janet Peckinpaugh, who is the Republican candidate in the 2nd District’s congressional race.
View ArticleGreen Party Candidate Uses Calhoun Confrontation in YouTube Ad
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Green Party congressional candidate Ken Krayeske, who infamously questioned Connecticut basketball coach Jim Calhoun about his $1.6 million salary in 2009, is using video from...
View ArticleFormer Waterbury Mayor Linked to Candidate in New Ad
By PAT EATON-ROBB, Associated Press Writer HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ The political advertising war is heating up in Connecticut’s 5th District, where U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy is out with a television...
View ArticleFirst District Candidates Debate
[photogallerylink id=15352 align=right] Economic and environmental issues were among the topics as the four candidates seeking the First District Congressional seat met in West Hartford Monday night....
View ArticleCongress Passes Measure to Aid 9-11 First Responders
By ANDREW MIGA, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ Congress has passed a $4.2 billion aid package for survivors of the September 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and responders who...
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