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A law school diploma and understanding of the public trust doctrine might be more valuable than beach towel, sunglasses and Coppertone on a hot summer day in southwestern Connecticut.

STAMFORDWhat do a former Connecticut congressman, a prominent AIDS rights advocate, and a Kennedy with two bestselling books have in common? They share a devotion to community, recovery and Spirit of Hope, the Liberation Programs, Inc.

Haven't we read this script before? Too many times. But the sorry tale of inefficiency, waste and sometimes flagrant fraud in defense contracting is both a golden oldie and a perpetually current event.

New Canaan resident William Gregory, a self-described "firm Yankee conservative," last week launched a Congressional exploratory committee to make a Republican run against Jim Himes as U.S. House Representative for Connecticut's 4th District in 2010.

Letterman ridicules Palin A A June 10: CQPolitics.coma TMs Craig Crawford talks about the new feud between late night talk show host David Letterman and Gov.

North Highland, a global management and technology consulting firm, announced a high profile addition to its board of directors with the appointment of Christopher Shays, widely respected former member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Had life gone the way former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays planned it, his current routine would be much like that of the previous 21 years: meetings most weekdays with staff, fellow legislators, and lobbyists on Capitol Hill charting answers to the nation's problems; weekend dashes back home to meet with constituents about their concerns, where even ...

What a scene it could be. If John McKinney turns back the Democratic tide in New England, wins in the 4th District and establishes a Republican beachhead in the Northeast, he'd be the talk of the nation.

Atlanta-based global management and technology consulting firm The North Highland Co.

City Republicans fuming over Himes' lease By CHASE WRIGHT Times Staff Writer STAMFORD -- Republicans protested to no avail Monday while the Board of Representatives approved a lease allowing Congressman Jim Himes to pay a lower rent rate on Stamford office space than his predecessor.

A familiar name in Connecticut politics is expected to appear on the ballot next year in the 4th Congressional District -- McKinney.

Republicans are facing historically low representation across the Northeast after the Democratic shift which began in 2006.

In one instant, Craig Sears' life was shattered. While riding his motorcycle in Bridgeport on a bright July day in 1987, he collided with a car going the wrong way and was thrown 40 feet.

Partisan allegiance isn't necessarily part of the political strategy for special interest groups hoping to get their way on Capitol Hill.

Former congressman Chris Shays has been honored by Connecticut's division of the Audubon Society.

When Sen. Arlen Specter ran in a contentious primary against conservative congressman Pat Toomey in 2004, his slogan was "Courage, Clout, Conviction." The other day, when Specter's pollster apparently told him he was going to lose to Toomey in a rematch, he promptly chucked that blather about his courage and conviction and narrowed his thinking to ...

When Sen. Arlen Specter ran in a contentious primary against conservative congressman Pat Toomey in 2004, his slogan was "Courage, Clout, Conviction." The other day, when Spectera TMs pollster apparently told him he was going to lose to Toomey in a rematch, he promptly chucked that blather about his courage and conviction and narrowed his thinking ...

The Pentagon's top auditor on Monday criticized KBR Inc.'s performance on a $31.7 billion combat support contract, pointing to numerous instances where the company failed to make sure U.S. taxpayers were getting the most for their money.

In late November, Christopher Shays was still absorbing the shock of having lost his bid for re-election after 22 years in Congress when he made a troubling discovery: Tens of thousands of dollars had disappeared from his campaign treasury.

Arlen Specter , Pennsylvania 's senior U.S. senator, has been making splashy headlines for more than 40 years.