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15 hrs ago | The Hartford Courant

CT Tea Party Patriots "not content to stand on a sidewalk and protest": Capitol Watch

They've gathered at the Capitol and trekked down to Washington. They've protested cap and trade, healthcare and Chris Dodd.

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Related Topix: Rosa DeLauro, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, John Larson, Christopher Dodd

Sat Nov 28, 2009

The Day

Head Start programs to get $600,000 in grants

Two community service providers in the region will receive more than $600,000 in federal grants to expand Early Head Start programs.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Thu Nov 26, 2009

WPKT-FM Hartford

New Bill Streamlines Voting for Overseas Military

Connecticut Democrats have hailed the passage of a bill that will make it easier for members of the armed forces serving overseas to vote.

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Related Topix: Connecticut, US Politics, Connecticut Government, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Travel, Iraq, World News, Iraq Travel, Middle East,

Tue Nov 24, 2009

The Day

For some in military, power of vote now guaranteed

Sonar Chief Art Harley mailed his request for an absentee ballot to vote in the presidential election before he deployed for six months in the summer of 2008.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Groton, CT, Barack Obama, US Military, US Navy, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US National Guard

Mon Nov 23, 2009

The Day

Voting made easier for military stationed overseas

Tom Connors of Gales Ferry, a submarine veteran, listens to political leaders outline the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act, during a press conference at the Submarine Veterans Inc., Club in Groton, Monday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Gales Ferry, CT, Iraq, World News, US Military, US Army, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Christopher Dodd

Sun Nov 22, 2009

The Day

Courtney stands up for reform

AARP appreciates Rep. Joe Courtney for his vote in favor of better health care for every Connecticut resident.

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Related Topix: Health, AARP, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Medicare

Fri Nov 20, 2009

The Day

Companies learning to sell to NATO

Groton - NATO is a big market, said the president of a Connecticut company, and he wants to be a part of it.

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Related Topix: World News, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Connecticut, Groton, CT, Mystic, CT, Middletown, CT

Wed Nov 18, 2009

The Day

Mystic seminar to advise firms with overseas marketing tips

Business owners hoping to market products overseas will learn the how-to's Monday at a seminar set up and hosted by Congressman Joe Courtney.

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Related Topix: Mystic, CT, Marketing, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Mon Nov 16, 2009

The Day

700 Connecticut soldiers are off to battle

Sgt. Sam Crespo of the Connecticut Army National Guard, 250th Multi-Role Bridge Company and a resident of New London, holds his 3-year-old daughter, Zaela, during a send-off ceremony for 700 troops being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan Sunday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Connecticut, US National Guard, US Military, New London Metro, New London, CT, Hartford, CT

Sat Nov 14, 2009

The Hartford Courant

GOP congressional candidate Matthew Daly picks up his first endorsement: Capitol Watch

It's from the East Haddam Republican Town Committee. The group's Chairman, Bryan Perry, praises Daly, a Republican running for the House seat currently occupied by U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: East Haddam, CT, Haddam, CT, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Thu Nov 12, 2009

The Day

Lieberman's arrogant power play

With the fate of health care legislation now in the Senate's hands, Connecticut Sen.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Joseph Lieberman, US News, US Senate, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Wed Nov 11, 2009

The Day

Service personnel rewarded for that extra mile

Staff Sgt. Christopher Clark changed his mind about going to Afghanistan. His contract with the Connecticut National Guard ended a month before the infantry unit he volunteered to serve with deployed.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, US National Guard, US Military, New London Metro

Tue Nov 10, 2009

The Day

Pfizer pulls up stakes in NL

The Pfizer Research and Development complex in New London will be closed by the pharmaceutical giant and its jobs consolidated in Groton.

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Related Topix: Pfizer, Biotech, Medicine, Healthcare Industry, New London Metro, New London, CT, Groton, CT, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Sat Nov 07, 2009

My Left Nutmeg

House pass health care reform bill 220-215

About an hour ago, the House of Representatives passed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, which brings us one step closer to health care reform.

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Related Topix: Rosa DeLauro, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Healthcare Law, Law, Health, AARP, Health Insurance

Fri Nov 06, 2009

The Day

Give CG Academy chance to improve diversity

It certainly caught our attention recently when Rep. Joe Courtney, the Democrat representing our 2nd District, was the lone congressman from Connecticut to vote against the $10 billion fiscal 2010 Coast Guard Authorization Act.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Elijah Cummings, United States Coast Guard Academy

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Business Wire

The American Legion Urges Congress to Pass Post 9/11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act

The American Legion has delivered letters of support to four members of Congress for introducing bills that would improve the Troops to Teachers program, which is designed to make it more accessible for military veterans to transition into careers as educators.

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Related Topix: US News, Life, Veteran Affairs, US Politics, US Senate, John McCain, Republican, Senator Michael Bennet, Democrat, US House of Representatives, Education Etc.

Nation's Building News

October 26, 2009 - NAHB Sounds Legislative Alert on Tax Credit Extension

With the expiration of the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit just weeks away, NAHB last week stepped up its 'Revive Housing, Restore America' campaign, asking association members to participate in a grassroots push for the extension and expansion of the home buyer tax credit.

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Related Topix: Foreclosures, Housing, Home, Mortgage, US News, US Senate, Republican, US Politics, Johnny Isakson, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Thu Oct 29, 2009

MarketWatch

Capitol Report: Can 'Cadillac' tax clear House speedbump?

Will the "Cadillac tax" be able to cruise all the way to the White House? The tax -- not on the luxury cars, but on high-value health plans -- is a key part of the health-reform bill that passed the Senate Finance Committee.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Explosion, Nancy Pelosi, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Marine Corps Times

Bill aims to update, grow Troops to Teachers

The Troops to Teachers program would be rejuvenated to attract younger veterans to work as public school teachers under a bipartisan plan announced Tuesday.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Senator Michael Bennet, Democrat, US House of Representatives, Doris Matsui, Thomas Petri, Republican

The Day

Smart Grid grant to help give usage control to users

By 2011, thousands of customers at five municipally owned utilities in Connecticut will be able to determine for themselves when it costs the least to run clothes driers or air conditioners.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Norwich, CT, New London Metro, Bozrah, CT, Jewett City, CT, Norwalk, CT

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