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ConnPolitics News: Rell announcement starts big shuffle

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:18:14 -0500

Hartford (WTNH) – The announcement late Monday that Governor Jodi Rell would not seek another term set off a major shuffling among state Republicans.

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

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CAPITOL WATCH: The governor's office doesn't tempt GOP Senate candidates

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:45:55 -0500

Today's announcement by Gov. M. Jodi Rell that she does not intend to seek another term had the potential to be a game-changer for the Republicans running for U.S. Senate.

Are any of them contemplating jumping from the crowded field of Senate candidates to governor's race?

Nope.

"There has been speculation that in the event" [...]

Bristol Blog: Masiero to speak at Veterans Day ceremony

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:45:00 -0500

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This was in the Press. I thought it would interest some of you.
BRISTOL — Spc. Kristen Masiero with the 405th Combat Support Hospital will be the guest speaker at the Bristol Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Memorial Boulevard School.
Attendees are being asked to bring items [...]

Bristol Blog: A new administration takes office

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:40:00 -0500

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With a new city administration sitting on the stage beside him at Bristol Eastern High School Monday, state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal hailed the voters who turned out last week “to make a difference” to the future of Bristol.

“Tonight is really a triumph of democracy,” [...]

yourCT.com: Emminent Domain Lesson

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:36:07 -0500

In Kelo v. New London, the Supreme Court decided that economic development was a valid reason for eminent domain takings. The market though, got the last laugh. The Courant today broke the news that Pfizer’s New London research center, the one that fueled the economic argument that housing need to [...]

Bristol Blog: Rell's choice not too surprising to political leaders

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:14:00 -0500

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Political leaders said Monday they understand Gov. Jodi Rell’s decision to retire rather than run for reelection next year.

"Right now, it's tough for any politician to be in office," said state Sen. Tom Colapietro, a Bristol Democrat.

With all the problems facing her over the past year, Colapietro said, [...]

yourCT.com: Norwalk Recount Ends With No Changes In Winners

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:59:57 -0500

Heidi Keyes and John Tobin can breath easy now, the weekend recount added votes but didn’t change the outcome. Keyes, a Democrat joins the three parents not politicians as new members of the baord of education (BOE.) Tobin rounds out the Republican sweep of the at-large council seats. The final numbers: BOE Heidi [...]

yourCT.com: Rell Says No To Governor’s Run

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:47:41 -0500

Number of comments: 2
The race for the Governor’s office in Connecticut is wide open now. M. Jodi Rell announced officially today that she would not be seeking re-election. This means that the scramble for the Republican nomination is wide open. Lieutenant Governor Mike Fedele has said privately that he intends to seek the [...]

Pray Connecticut: Governor Rell will not run again

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:21:57 -0500

She will be remembered well. Lt. Gov. Fedele will definitely be a candidate, as he states in this Channel 8 video.

Whoever wins will need our prayers for the thankless task that awaits – dealing with Connecticut’s seemingly intractable budgetary and revenue problems.

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ConnPolitics News: Dodd v. Lieberman in health care debate

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:59:50 -0500

Number of comments: 7

Hartford (WTNH) – The national health care debate now moves to the floor of the U.S. Senate where Connecticut’s two senators stand at the national divide.

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

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Bristol Blog: Swearing-in, live blogging, part 4

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:26:00 -0500

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Mayor Art Ward is talking now, beginning with a moment of silence for the troops.
He said he tried to coax from both the comptroller and attorney general which of them would run for governor, but neither took the bait.
Ward said they've both been good friends to Bristol.
He' [...]

Bristol Blog: Swearing-in, live blogging, part 3s

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:22:00 -0500

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Attorney General Richard Blumenthal just said he wants to thank everyone who backed Mayor Art Ward.
"Tonigth is really a triumph of democracy," he said, adding that "voters who want to make a difference really can."
He said Ward is a fellow U.S. Marine. "Semper Fi," the attorney general said.
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Bristol Blog: Swearing-in ceremony, live blogging, part II

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:16:00 -0500

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Forgive any mistakes, folks. It's hard to type quickly on a shoddy laptop.
City Clerk Therese Pac is dutifully making sure the paperwork is in order.
Kate Matthews had to correct the language of her oath so she could say "councilwoman" instead of "councilman."
Really, it's time to follow the [...]

Bristol Blog: Live blogging from city swearing-in ceremony

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:10:00 -0500

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About 150 people are gathered in the auditorium at Bristol Eastern High School to see the candidates elected last week formally take office.
We had a nice rendition of the National Anthem from Jenna Connelly after a police honor guard brought in the flags. They were followed by the candidates, [...]

Bristol Blog: Blumenthal surprised by Rell choice

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:07:00 -0500

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Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said he is still digesting the news from Gov. Jodi Rell.
"It's certainly surprising and interesting," Blumenthal said as he waited to deliver the oath of office to releected Mayor Art Ward.
Blumenthal declined to say how Rell's decision might have an impact on his own [...]

CAPITOL WATCH: Rick Green On Gov. Rell's Announcement

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:01:41 -0500

Rick Green was one of the relatively small group of reporters in Gov. M. Jodi Rell's office for her announcement that she was not running for office.

There were six television cameras filming her announcement - a smaller number than for many events. The reason is that it was a hastily [...]

Connecticut Bob: Q-poll bearing bad news for Rell?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:57:00 -0500

This is completely unverified (mostly because I'm lazy) but I heard somewhere there's a new Quinnipiac poll due out tomorrow. With all the recent talk about early results possibly being leaked to some candidates, I wonder if Jodi may have gotten a distinctly unpleasant feeling from this one? Again, this' [...]

ConnPolitics News: Gov. Rell not running for re-election

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:52:01 -0500

Number of comments: 4

Hartford (WTNH) – Governor Jodi Rell called a late afternoon conference, shortly before 5 p.m., to announce she will not be running for re-election.

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

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CT Blue: Comments

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:21 -0500

I get very few comments, and my basic philosophy has been to approve any comment I get, provided it’s not spam. I believe in free speech and I also think that I should be able to take my lumps if the comments are critical.

Today, for the first time, I got [...]

CT Blue: Rell chooses not to run

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:35:44 -0500

Some time ago Jim Amann stopped by our Town Committee. He received a lukewarm to frosty reception. In the course of his presentation he opined that Jodi Rell would not run again, and that the Republicans will nominate Lieutenant Governor Mike (who?) Fedele. Well, Jodi has dropped out and Fedele [...]

Rick Green | CT Confidential: Guv's classy farewell speech opens door for moderates: Rick Green | CT Confidential

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:18:01 -0500

The interesting thing about Gov. Rell's eloquent, heartfelt farewell announcement Monday was what she chose to highlight.

Gov. Rell first choked up Monday when she recalled "the gay couple who hugged me at Stafford Motor Speedway after I signed the first in the nation voluntarily passed civil union bill. And'" [...]

The Everyday Republican: Gov. Rell – No Second Term

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:08:45 -0500

Governor M. Jodi Rell Monday announced that she would not run for another four-year term as the state’s chief executive, bringing down the curtain on a 25-year career in public service.

Gov. Rell made the emotional announcement in her office at a news conference called late in the [...]

Bristol Blog: Colapietro plans to run again in 2010

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:51:00 -0500

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State Sen. Tom Colapietro, a Bristol Democrat, said he's too stubborn to quit yet."As long as those Republicans keep calling me names, I'm going to keep running. They keep shooting their mouths off," the senator said, and making it so he wants to stick around just to show them up.[...]

ctnewsjunkie.com: Rell Won't Seek Re-Election

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:37:22 -0500

(Updated 7:03 p.m.) "After much soul searching and discussion with my family, I have decided not to seek re-election next year," Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell said Monday at an impromptu 5 p.m. press conference in her Capitol office. Rell fought back tears a [...]

Bristol Blog: Rell not running again

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

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Gov. Jodi Rell is not seeking reelection.Art Mocabee, a state GOP official and former Bristol city Republican chairman, said the news "comes as a shock," but not as a surprise."Governor Rell has served us all well since taking charge six years ago. Rest assured that Connecticut Republicans have many qualified" [...]

Rick Green | CT Confidential: Rell Shocker: 'I have decided not to seek re-election': Rick Green | CT Confidential

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:28:40 -0500

In a gracious and emotional press conference shortly after 5 p.m., Gov. M. Jodi Rell said she would not run for re-election.

Her brief remarks will stand as perhaps the most heartfelt speech she has made as governor, who lately has seen much of life consumed by rising red ink, bickering [...]

ShellySindland's blog: RELL WON’T RUN AGAIN!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:27:01 -0500

No one saw this coming, or, at least not today! Our assignment manager got the call about an hour before the press conference that Governor Jodi Rell was holding a press conference in her office at 5 p.m but that is all the alert said. AP was scrambling to cover [...]

CAPITOL WATCH: Gov. Rell Not Seeking Reelection in 2010; Stunning Announcement Shocks Capitol; Few Knew In Advance

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:24:43 -0500

In a stunning announcement, an emotional Gov. M. Jodi Rell told reporters Monday evening that she is not seeking reelection next year.

Rell did not give any specific reason, other than saying "it's time'' to leave high-level public office after a long career that includes more than five years as governor, 10 years'" [...]

Connecticut Local Politics: BREAKING – Rell Not Running for Re-Election

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:24:27 -0500

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Update by Heath, 6:41pm: Governor Jodi Rell announced at a press conference this evening that she would not run for re-election in 2010.

According to CTNewsJunkie, the Governor was near tears as she explained to reporters that she’s enjoyed her years as Governor:

“I want to thank the people of Connecticut [...]

Colin McEnroe: Ooops!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:20:07 -0500

Rell is running.

I guess I could take the other post down and pretend I never wrote it.

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Connecticut Bob: Rell out - now IT'S ON!

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:17:00 -0500

Well, this is why I always predict the exact opposite of what I'd like to see happen!Earlier this week, while in the psychotic throes of a post-election funk, I grandly predicted Gov. Jodi Rell would announce her intention to run for re-election within several days. I had the timing about' [...]

Hat City Blog: BREAKING NEWS: Gov Rowland-Rell not seeking re-election

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:15:00 -0500

Moments ago at the State Capitol, Gov. Rowland-Rell just announced that she will not seek re-election in 2010.

Names of Republicans who could throw their hat into the governor's race include State Senator John McKinney, State Rep. Larry Cafero, and former Congressman Rob Simmons.

UPDATE: [...]

Pray Connecticut: Connecticut income tax revenue dropping

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:08:47 -0500

The income tax raised nearly $1.3 billion less than budgeted in the last fiscal year, which ended in a record $925.6 million deficit. The state government is covering that shortfall with borrowed money.

The current year is showing no signs of improvement.

Are we on our way to being the next California? [...]

My Left Nutmeg: BREAKING: Gov Rowland-Rell not seeking re-election

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:07:02 -0500

Moments ago at the State Capitol, Gov. Rowland-Rell just announced that she will not seek re-election in 2010.

ShellySindland's blog: THE MAGIC IS GONE.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:02:38 -0500

Just when I thought Senator Christopher Dodd and I had crossed a bridge, the magic appears to be gone. He is no longer calling me by my first name and that dismissive hand waiving after one of my questions is back. What this tells me is he is frustrated. Frustrated this time, [...]

Bristol Blog: Veterans Day honors many who sacrificed for all

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:48:00 -0500

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Written for Veterans Day by Lori DeFillippi of Bristol:
Veterans Day is the day when the service of those men and women who honorably performed their duty in the military service by fulfilling their commitment to the call of duty with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast [...]

Connecticut Bob: Rell documents subpoenaed

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:06:00 -0500

Poll-gate has officially begun! (you like that? I just made it up) ("Poll-gate" Copyright (c) 2009 Bob Adams, all rights reserved)The Hartford Courant's Jon Lender (whom I met last Friday at Ken Krayeske's federal court appearance) reports that State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has served at least one subpoena, and [...]

Bristol Blog: Krawiecki on his new motorcycle

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:01:00 -0500

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I particularly like the "Oddities From All Over the World" above Ed Krawiecki's head in this shot. He won the Harley in the fundraising raffle done by the New England Carousel Museum this weekend.Krawiecki is a city lawyer and a former state House minority leader. He [...]

CAPITOL WATCH: Pfizer Shutting Its New London HQ; Moving Jobs To Groton

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:30:24 -0500

Pfizer is closing its research and development headquarters in New London and will be moving many of the workers to nearby Groton.

The full impact of the moves is still not known as Pfizer consolidates various operations and cuts staffing as the result of a merger with Wyeth.

The Hartford Courant's Eric Gershon has [...]

Corner Report: BOYCOTT NEWS" Zionist Israel targeting the boycott movement

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:27:00 -0500

Palestinian activist Mohammed Othman. (Stop the Wall)

By Mya Guarnieri, The Electronic Intifada, 9 November 2009

For nearly six weeks now Mohammed Othman, a prominent Palestinian activist and an outspoken advocate of the nonviolent boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement, has been held in an Israeli military [...]

Rick Green | CT Confidential: Lieberman v. Larson: Who represents CT on healthcare?: Rick Green | CT Confidential

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:26:59 -0500

John Larson:

"It is a tantamount to Franklin Roosevelt sitting waiting for the Senate to pass Social Security or Lyndon Johnson sitting there waiting to pass Medicare,'' said Larson in comments at the Central Connecticut Chamber of Commerce's "Eggs and Issues" breakfast Monday morning in" [...]

Corner Report: Why I am not a Zionist

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:24:00 -0500

Build equality, not walls. (ActiveStills)

By Kevin Coval, The Electronic Intifada, 5 November 2009

Last week I was disinvited from my second Jewish conference in two months for poems I'd written in solidarity with Palestinians, poems that make an unapologetic call for justice. Subsequently, I and the poet' [...]

Middletown Eye: Around Middletown in 80 Days - Day 76

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:15:00 -0500

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Middlesex County Community Foundation Live Local Give LocalOver the last 75 days, Phileas Fogg has experienced much of what Middletown has to offer. He consulted with citizens of our great city, looking for ways to give back to this community that has welcomed him and shown him such remarkable sights [...]

Bristol Blog: Larson: Trying to get money for flood control

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:00 -0500

Number of comments: 5
The city's anti-flooding effort has been more or less on hold while waiting for approval for federal funding of what's needed to help control the water during heavy rains.U.S. Rep. John Larson, an East Hartford Democrat whose 1st District includes Bristol, said today that he's "working on it."Larson said that [...]

CAPITOL WATCH: Sen. John Kissel To Gov. Rell: Keep Prisons Open

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:34:11 -0500

Sen. John Kissel, an Enfield Republican who has more prisons in his district than any other legislator, is calling upon Gov. M. Jodi Rell to keep all 18 prison facilities open in Connecticut.

Kissel was responding to Rell's order on Friday for the state Department of Correction to conduct a study [...]

The Cool Justice Report: Ode[s] To Chad The Champ

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:11:00 -0500

-- Emily Harney/Fightwire Images

What a beautiful boxer Chad is. To see him use his shoulders to roll and tuck his chin behind while using a beautiful jab to keep his opponent on the outside, then allowing him to come [...]

ctnewsjunkie.com: Dodd and Lieberman Still Not Talking About Public Option

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:49:06 -0500

Even though U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd and U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman talk every day Dodd said Monday that he hasn't tried to change Lieberman's mind regarding a public option. Dodd favors a public option and Lieberman, the Democrat-turned-Independent, opposes it. As attention in the national health care debate now [...]

The Everyday Republican: 20 Years Ago – Words That Worked

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:41:58 -0500

President Barack Obama talks a good game, but Ronald Reagan’s words changed the game and drove Communism into the ash heap of history. Twenty years ago today, a little over 16 months after Ronald Regan stood at the Bradenberg Gate and called upon the Russians remove the [...]

Bristol Blog: How health care measure might pass

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:34:00 -0500

Number of comments: 3
We all know that U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman, Connecticut's independent-minded junior senator, has declared that he will side with Republicans in trying to filibuster the proposed health care bill because it contains a public option. For Lieberman, it's a matter of conscience.Without Lieberman or some Republicans, the Democrats simply can't' [...]

CAPITOL WATCH: Sen. Chris Dodd Talks Health Care With Bristol Hospital Staff

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:31:50 -0500

U.S. Sen. Christopher J. Dodd, a key player in the national health care debate, met Friday with the Bristol Hospital president and staff to talk about health care.

The controversial health care bill passed by 220 to 215 in the U.S. House of Representatives, and it now moves to the Senate. [...]

Connecticut Commentary: The Rell Frog March: Blumenthal Has A Game Plan

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:12:00 -0500

John Lender of the Hartford Courant is reporting that Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, a partisan Democrat who was mentioned in a focus group discussion conducted by soon to be disgraced professor Ken Dautrich of UConn, is progressing quite nicely with his “investigation” of Republican governor [...]

Rick Green | CT Confidential: Biased, unscientific, slanted, pro-Republican Dodd Survey: Rick Green | CT Confidential

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:09:26 -0500

Hey but what the heck, why not weigh in?

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Middletown Eye: Mayor Thanks City, Pledges to Work for All

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:18:00 -0500

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RELEASE FROM MAYOR'S OFFICE, November 4, 2009 ----------------I want to take this opportunity to express my deep and sincere appreciation to all of the citizens of Middletown for their encouragement and support during the recent election cycle. I am honored by the trust they have placed in me over the' [...]

Middletown Eye: Call for Suggestions: Open Letter to City Leaders

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:09:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
Our newly elected public officials will be sworn in tomorrow, and the Middletown Eye thought it would be appropriate to send our officials an open letter with practical requests and suggestions about the issues, problems and goals they should focus on in the next few years.If you have a suggestion, [...]

My Left Nutmeg: Democrats Sacrifice Abortion Rights To Pass Health Care

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:03:47 -0500

The amendment passed by the House doesn't just limit funding of abortions by the government, it seems to ban all insurance companies from paying for abortions. According to Politico, this really offended our own Rosa DeLauro:

...(W)hen Pelosi announced late Friday that she would allow an amendment strictly limiting insurance' [...]

Middletown Eye: H1N1 Flu Clinic on Thursday

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:34:00 -0500

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The sixth in a series of H1N1 flu clinics sponsored by Mass Dispensing Area 36 (MDA 36) is scheduled at the Cromwell Fire Station on Coles Road (Coles is a continuation of East Street, north of Rte 372):Thursday, November 12 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM105 Coles Road, Cromwell. The clinic [...]

Bristol Blog: Live with Larson, the last chapter

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:33:00 -0500

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The chamber is talking about awards and grants in town.
Price Chopper is getting something now. The Bristol Boys and Girls Club got a $15,000 grant from AT&T earlier. That's nice.
So far, it doesn't appear anybody's going to give me a grant. Damn.
The closing comments will come from' [...]

Bristol Blog: T. Boone Pickens coming to Connecticut

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:31:00 -0500

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Just wanted to call attention to U.S. Rep. John Larson's comment that he plans to bring Pickens to Goodwin College soon to talk about energy options.
Pickens is doing fascinating stuff these days.
Update:Larson issued this press release a few hours after disclosing the news in Bristol...

Larson: T.' [...]

ConnPolitics News: Health bill not good for many in Senate

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:23:17 -0500

Number of comments: 8

Washington (AP) – As the focus on health care reform shifts to the Senate, analysts aren’t expecting the chamber to pass an overhaul bill any time soon.

Original post blogged on b2evolution.

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Bristol Blog: Live with Larson, Part IV

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:09:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
Larson said there's a need for reform.
"These reforms are tough," he said.
He said "it would turn your stomach" to see all the money marshalled in Washington in the effort to kill health care reform.
But it's crucial.
Now he's opening it up to questions.

Q: Asking that [...]

Bristol Blog: Live with Larson, part III

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:54:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
This Saturday, the first leg of health care reform "will provide the key safety net," Larson said.
"We created history. It's great that this is a historic moment," he said.
"This is a national security issue," Larson said.
Disease "has no borders" and with the global economy that keeps shrinking [...]

Bristol Blog: Live with Larson, part II

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:44:00 -0500

Number of comments: 0
Next up is U.S. Rep. John Larson, who's being introduced by Thomas Phillips, president of the Capital Wokforce Parners, the main sponsor of the event.
"He truly is a champion on the national level when it relates to health care," Phillips said.
"It is quite an accomplishment to see health" [...]

ctnewsjunkie.com: Who'll Speak For Connecticut?

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:42:24 -0500

With sweeping health care reform plans advancing in Washington, a legislative showdown may be brewing in the Nutmeg state. The governor, the legislature, and their competing advisory panels will face off to decide how to enact federal reform plans. Their first decision -- opt-out or stay in? Click here [...]

Corner Report: Prepare for war, Chavez tells army

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:37:00 -0500

Chavez has been a vocal critic of the presence of US troops in neighbouring Colombia [AFP]

Venezuela's president has told his armed forces to "prepare for war", saying a military pact between neighbouring Colombia and the US could set the stage for an invasion.

The comments [...]

Corner Report: Marking Berlin anniversary, Palestinians breach Zionist Israel's Apartheid Wall of Hatred

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:32:00 -0500

Nil`in protesters damaged the wall on Friday [courtesy Ahmed Meslah]

RAMALLAH - Marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Palestinian demonstrators breached Israel's concrete barrier near the West Bank city of Ramallah on Monday.

Reporting from the scene, Ma'an's correspondent said the protesters,' [...]

Bristol Blog: Live with Larson, part 1

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0500

Number of comments: 2
Mayor Art Ward is introducing the congressman, telling everyone here at Nuchies that U.S. Rep. John Larson has been a great friend of Bristol.
Ward is pointing out how important Larson is to Bristol and beyond.
"We all have reservations about what the final package is going to be," Ward [...]

Undercurrents Hartford IMC: RadioActive: Homelessness in CT

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:28:47 -0500

Brian Baker from South Park Inn, a shelter in Hartford, Natalie Matthews and Sara Zucker from the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness discuss CT’s current homeless situation, in a time when the economy is making getting by a lot more difficult.

Click here to download [...]

Corner Report: Iran: Goldstone opponents responsible for Israel crimes

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:25:00 -0500

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad Khazaee

Iran has lashed out at certain veto-wielding powers for opposing a UN report on the Gaza war, blaming them for the ongoing Israeli crimes in the region.

"Certain powerful and veto-wielding members of the UN Security Council adamantly" [...]

Colin McEnroe: Meat Up

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:24:29 -0500

Jonathan Safran Foer is on our show today in conversation with eastern Connecticut small-farm livestock farmer Erica Andrews. Then Mark Oppenheimer of the New Haven Review and I talk some more about eating meat. And somewhere in there we have an essay, from Theresa Cramer of The Cut, about being [...]

Bristol Blog: Live blogging Larson -- maybe

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:21:00 -0500

Number of comments: 1
I'm going to try to blog during U.S. Rep. John Larson's talk this morning at the Greater Bristol Chamber of Commerce's "Eggs and Issues" breakfast with the 1st District congressman. It's slated to begin at 8:30 a.m.If you don't see anything on here after that, it means I couldn't get' [...]

My Left Nutmeg: Lieberman: I must smite this public option

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:04:40 -0500

Lieberman also says wants a probe of the Ft Hood "Terrorist attack", jumping to conclusions as ever. Lieberman said evidence indicates that Major Nidal Malik Hasan was probably a "self-radicalized, homegrown terrorist."

LIEBERMAN: A public option plan is unnecessary. It has been put forward, I'm convinced, by people who really' [...]

Media Attache: An Ethical Dilemma.

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:00:00 -0500

Even the most devout observer of state government probably doesn’t recognize the name of Priscilla Dickman, but her case raises serious questions about ethics in government and how best to pursue purity.
Dickman is a former medical technologist with the University of Connecticut Health Center [...]

Consent Of The Governed: CommieCare Passes In The House

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Number of comments: 4

What a disgrace!
The "House of Bribes" in action on a Saturday night.
The passed the $1 Trillion plus government takeover of American healthcare bill.

Pending Senate passage and Barry Obama's signature, you will now be forced to buy a $15,000 Policy [...]