City budget hawks such as David Walker, former U.S. comptroller general, and the dogged John Marshall Lee often address the burden of pension costs on
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Banking On New Regulations, Golden Hill Native American Group Rekindles Recognition Effort
The U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs is revisiting regulations so Native American groups must prove continued existence back to 1934, not the rigid 1790
Read moreBlumenthal Tells Con Ed Chief To Pay For Metro-North Power Failure
From Ken Dixon, CT Post: The president of the giant New York-based Consolidated Edison this morning declined to assume any monetary responsibility for the September
Read moreBlumenthal To Conduct Hearing In City Hall Regarding Metro-North Power Outage
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal will chair a field hearing in Bridgeport on Monday to examine the causes of the recent Metro-North power outage, how to
Read moreMalloy, Finch, Vallas Celebrate New High School
Governor Dan Malloy, Mayor Bill Finch, U.S. Senators Dick Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, Connecticut Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor and Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas were
Read moreWhat? It Can’t Be! A Code Of Ethics For The Supremes?
From U.S. Senators Dick Blumenthal and Chris Murphy: WASHINGTON—Tomorrow, U.S. Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.), U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Sheldon Whitehouse
Read moreRule Change Could Expand Tribal Gaming
From Bill Cummings, CT Post: A proposed change in how Indian tribes are federally recognized could revive long dormant plans to build an Indian casino
Read moreRingmaster’s Remarkable Ride On Roosevelt The Camel Thrills Barnum Festival Crowd
Barnum Festival Ringmaster John Stafstrom promised a Barnum blast Saturday night and he didn’t disappoint. Decked out in ringmaster red, he thrilled 500 spectators at
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