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OP-ED: How to Select the President of a University
by Dr. Sheenu Srinivasan
Posted: Aug 29, 2010 4:00am
Sunday Morning Coffee | CT’s Food History | Aug. 29, 2010 | 9 a.m.
by Sunday Morning Coffee
Posted: Aug 29, 2010 12:05am
Where did people get their food in post-Revo- lutionary War Connecticut? How was food distributed? What role did food play in creating the culture? Those are some of the questions the guys will ask today of special guest Diana McCain of the Connecticut Historical Society. Join the discussion!
September 2, 2010
City Hall Wedding Has Civil Rights Message
by Paul Bass | Sep 2, 2010 5:28pm
Posted to: Legal | Local Politics
New York’s possible next mayor slipped into New Haven Thursday to marry a native New Havener of the opposite sex—in order to make a point about same-sex marriage.
Click here to read Paul’s report.
UConn Student Challenges Opponents to Debate, Spending Cap
by Caitlin Emma | Sep 2, 2010 11:24am
Posted to: Election 2010
In a rare four-way race for state representative, an independent candidate and University of Connecticut student Brien Buckman called for a $1,000 spending cap and challenged his three opponents to a series of public debates.
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Potty Politics in Oxford
by Kate Ramunni | Sep 2, 2010 8:25am
Posted to: Local Politics
Oxford — Police are trying to find out who put a toilet decorated with rose petals and a political message inside a gazebo at Oxford Center School.
A sheet above the toilet read “McKinnon’s Throne,” a reference to Rose McKinnon, the chairman of the Oxford Board of Education.
Click here to continue reading the Valley Independent Sentinel’s report.
September 1, 2010
More Borrowing May Be on Horizon Despite Surplus
by Christine Stuart | Sep 1, 2010 4:50pm
Posted to: State Budget
State Comptroller Nancy Wyman certified a $63.4 million budget deficit Wednesday afternoon and at the same time closed the books on last year’s $449.4 million surplus.
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Manchester Company Wins ‘Exporter of the Year’ Award
by Christine Stuart | Sep 1, 2010 1:05pm
Posted to: General News
A Manchester manufacturer pushed itself out of its comfort zone and started exploring opportunities in other countries, which netted it both success and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s “Exporter of the Year” award.
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August 31, 2010
Candidates Get Laughs at Crocodile Club Revival
by Christine Stuart | Aug 31, 2010 5:02pm
Posted to: Election 2010
BRISTOL - It wasn’t as smoky or as hot as it was in years past, but politicians on Tuesday brought humor and humility to the revived Crocodile Club at Lake Compounce after an eight year hiatus.
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Tags: Blumenthal, McMahon, Crocodile, Lake Compounce, Bristol
August 30, 2010
Krayeske squeaks in for Green Party nomination in 1st Congressional District
by Christine Stuart | Aug 30, 2010 11:17pm
Posted to: Congress | Election 2010
Ken Krayeske, the 38-year-old Hartford resident who is suing the state for allegedly putting him on a “watch list” for his political activities, on Monday narrowly won the Green Party’s endorsement to challenge U.S. Rep. John B. Larson.
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Tags: Green Party, Krayeske, John B. Larson, Congress
Commission Looks to Close the Achievement Gap
by Christine Stuart | Aug 30, 2010 3:13pm
Posted to: Education
They don’t have any recommendations yet, but a commission appointed by Republican Gov. M. Jodi Rell wanted to remind families heading back to school this week that it is working on solving the state’s achievement gap.
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McMahon Touts a Balanced Budget, But Refuses to Talk About Entitlement Reform
by Christine Stuart | Aug 30, 2010 12:59am
Posted to: Election 2010
Republican Linda McMahon’s latest mailing would have voters believe she’s “fighting for Connecticut’s seniors,“ but exactly how she will do that or what changes to Medicare and Social Security she may support isn’t a subject up for discussion on the campaign trail.
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Tags: senate, McMahon, Blumenthal, Social Security, Mediare, reform
August 27, 2010
Green Hopes Court Will Declare Him the Winner
by Christine Stuart | Aug 27, 2010 4:40pm
Posted to: Courts | Election 2010
It looked as if state Rep. Kenneth Green of Hartford had fended off a challenge from Hartford City Councilman Matthew Ritter by two votes the night of the Aug. 10 Democratic primary. But a recount called four votes into question and swung the election in favor of Ritter, who ended up winning by two votes.
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