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1 min ago | My Left Nutmeg

Whipping the Public Option in CT: New Dems Fracturing, Pressure Building

The Hill reports today on a letter to the Speaker signed by 22 members of the New Democrat and Blue Dog caucuses - including Chris Murphy and Joe Courtney, both New Dems - stating their support for a "robust" public option that competes on a level playing field with private health care plans.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Representative Joe Courtney, Democrat, Rosa DeLauro, Diana DeGette

Thu Jul 09, 2009

LocalOnlineNews.tv

Congressman Larson and FEMA to Host Public Meeting on Flood Plan Revisions

We received the following press release on a public hearing being held on the recent flood plain boundary revisions in West Hartford: U.S. Congressman John B. Larson and officials from the Federal Emergency Management Administration will host a public outreach meeting regarding the recent revisions to the 100 year flood plan boundary maps on ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Hartford Metro, Hartford, CT, West Hartford, CT, East Hartford, CT, Wethersfield, CT

Hartford Courant

Hartford: Funding Will Create Second Youthbuild Program In Hartford

Government Announcements Submitted by Paul Mounds on 2009-07-08.   U.S. Congressman John B. Larson announced that the Community Renewal Team, Inc.

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Related Topix: Hartford Metro, Hartford, CT, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Wed Jul 08, 2009

CNN

Polls make Dems rethink health care funding plans

Senate negotiators are searching for new ways to pay for an overhaul of the U.S. health insurance system after recent polls showed many Americans oppose funding it through taxes on employer-provided health insurance, a key senator said Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Health Insurance, Health, US Politics, Kent Conrad, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Healthcare Law, Law, US House of Representatives, Charles Rangel

Tue Jul 07, 2009

Bloomberg

Hoyer Leaves Open Possibility of Second Economic Stimulus; Reid Disagrees

The Housea s second-ranking Democrat left open the possibility of a second U.S. economic stimulus program, while Senate leaders and an aide to President Barack Obama questioned the need for one.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Steny Hoyer, Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Election, US Senate

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Fox News

'Special Report' Panel

This is a rush transcript of "Special Report With Bret Baier" from June 26, 2009.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Eric Cantor, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Patrick Kennedy

Sun Jun 28, 2009

NAFCU

Federal Credit Union Act hits 75-year mark

June 29, 2009 - NAFCU President Fred Becker on Friday hailed the 75th anniversary of the Federal Credit Union Act and key events since that have helped make federal credit unions such a success in meeting their members' needs nationwide.

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

Sat Jun 27, 2009

Hartford Courant

Senate Panel Backs F-22 Funding

Senators on Thursday added $1.75 billion to a Pentagon budget proposal for seven more Pratt & Whitney-powered F-22 fighter jets, setting the stage for a battle with the Obama administration.

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Related Topix: Manufacturing, Aerospace-Defense, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Hartford Metro, Barney Frank, Christopher Dodd, US Senate

Fri Jun 26, 2009

Michele Malkin

Cap and tax liveblog, Pt II: Pay attention to House floor games; 14...

At approx. 2:35pm Eastern, GOP Rep. Joe Barton announced that there is now a placeholder in the bill to be determined later.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, Democrat, Barney Frank, Tim Ryan

Wed Jun 24, 2009

Politico.com

27 House Dems buck party leadership

Restless House Democrats protested Wednesday night against their party leadership's handling of a $680 billion defense bill, including the decision to protect the F-22 jet fighter program over the objections of President Barack Obama.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Barney Frank, Howard Berman

Tue Jun 23, 2009

The Hartford Courant

U.S. Rep. John Larson releases his statement on same-sex marriage: Capitol Watch

When the gay rights coalition Love Makes a Family surveyed members of Connecticut's Congressional delegation on the issue of same-sex marriage, U.S. Rep.

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Related Topix: US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News, Gay/Lesbian

Mon Jun 22, 2009

Ctnewsjunkie.com

Where Does CT's Congressional Delegation StandOn The Defense Of Marriage Act?

New Jersey Blogger Arraigned Education West Hartford Movie Night Five Years of War Opinion Transportation by CTNewsjunkie Staff June 22, 2009 6:10 PM Posted to Congress Love Makes a Family conducted a survey of Connecticut's Congressional delegation to find out where they stand on the Defense of Marriage Act.

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Related Topix: Rosa DeLauro, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Joseph Lieberman, US Senate, Representative Joe Courtney, West Hartford, CT

The Hartford Courant

Where does Connecticut's Congressional delegation stand on the rights ...

With the matter of same-sex marriage settled in Connecticut for the foreseeable future, gay rights activists here are turning their attention to the federal level.

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Related Topix: Rosa DeLauro, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Representative Joe Courtney, Gay/Lesbian, Christopher Dodd

Thu Jun 18, 2009

NAFCU

Resolution hails FCU Act 75th anniversary

June 19, 2009 - A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Federal Credit Union Act was introduced this week by Reps.

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

Wed Jun 17, 2009

My Left Nutmeg

CT Congressional Dems: What are they good for?

When it comes to a major opportunity to stop the wars, as Edwin Starr would sing, Absolutely nothing! All the members of the Connecticut Congressional delegation--Rosa DeLauro, Chris Murphy, Joe Courtney, Jim Himes, John Larson--voted for the war supplemental.

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Related Topix: US News, Rosa DeLauro, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Representative Joe Courtney, Democrat, 2008 Presidential Election, Connecticut

Sat Jun 13, 2009

Insight

Medical benefits could be taxed in new reform plan

By Jennifer Haberkorn Sunday, June 14, 2009 Article Congressional leaders searching for ways to fund an overhaul of the nation's health care system are prepared to tax for the first time employer-provided medical benefits, an idea once opposed by President Obama that is now getting support from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Charles Rangel, 2008 Presidential Election

Wed Jun 10, 2009

Politico

Dems double down on health care

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, along with fellow Democratic Reps. George Miller, Steny Hoyer, Dave Obey, John Larson and Charles Rangel, has been shepherding health care legislation through the House.

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Related Topix: George Miller, US Politics, Nancy Pelosi, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Charles Rangel, Healthcare Law, Law

Tue Jun 09, 2009

The Washington Post

Federal Eye: House Passes IG Independence Bill

House lawmakers have approved a measure granting greater independence to watchdogs at five federal agencies managing financial and commodities markets.

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

Mon Jun 08, 2009

MarketWatch

Bill Ok'd to boost inspector general independence

Lawmakers in the House late Monday approved legislation that would require the President to appoint and confirm the inspector general for five key financial agencies, a move that could give these individuals more independence.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Corporate / Securities Law, Law

Wed Jun 03, 2009

Hartford Courant

HartfordUltimate Biodiversity Endeavor Returns To Greater Hartford

Parks & Recreation Submitted by David Colberg on 2009-06-02.   David Colberg Pausing for a short break while scouting BioBlitz survey locations at Hartford's Keney Park.

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Related Topix: Hartford, CT, Hartford Metro, Science, Ecology, Connecticut, US Politics, Connecticut Government, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, East Hartford, CT

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