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Thursday | New Haven Independent

Teens Weigh In On Afghan War

Niasia Lopez thinks expanding the war in Afghanistan is "stupid," while her friend, Isaiah Carter , thinks it's essential in order to protect Americans.

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Related Topix: World News, Asia, Afghanistan, Education Etc., US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, New Haven, CT

Wed Dec 02, 2009

Connecticut Post

Milford businesswoman plans run for Congress

City native Peggy Rogers on Tuesday night launched her campaign for the Republican nomination to run for Congress in the 3rd District by pointing out what she isn't -- a career politician with a large staff.

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Related Topix: US News, Milford, CT, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Central Connecticut State University, New Haven Metro

Tue Dec 01, 2009

The Dartmouth

Compromising Health Care

It is hard to imagine from within the Dartmouth Bubble, but when we graduate in the coming years, the current health care debate in Congress could have a vast impact on our lives.

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Related Topix: US News, Abortion, US Politics, Democrat, Opinion

Sun Nov 29, 2009

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: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, John Larson, Representative Joe Courtney, Christopher Dodd

Sat Nov 28, 2009

Connecticut Post

State delegation backs congressman's call for patient safety

A short but fiery speech made on the floor of the House of Representatives has raised the hopes of patient safety advocates across the nation.

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Representative Bruce Braley

Fri Nov 27, 2009

Examiner.com

Federal Update: Paid Sick Days

The Senate is looking at the issue of paid sick leave. US Senate Earlier this month, the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee held a hearing on the topic of paid sick days on November 10, 2009.

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

Wed Nov 25, 2009

Atlantic Monthly

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It's the next round in the ongoing battle between organized labor and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce: paid sick leave in light of the swine flu epidemic.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Medicine, Influenza, US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Mon Nov 23, 2009

Hartford Courant

Middletown/Shoreline: Oddfellows Playhouse Plans 35th Anniversary Benefit

Submitted by Oddfellows Playhouse on 2009-11-17.   Oddfellows Playhouse, Connecticut's oldest and largest youth theater, will mark a major milestone in its history, its 35th birthday, with a gala celebration and fundraiser on Thursday, June 17, at St.

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Related Topix: Middletown, CT, US Politics, John Larson, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Theater, Arts, Portland, CT, Wesleyan University

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Fox News

The Genie and the Bottle

The genie is out of the bottle. A And the challenge now facing Congressional Democratic leaders is how to put the genie back in the bottle.

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Related Topix: Abortion, US Politics, Nancy Pelosi, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Diana DeGette, Carolyn Maloney

Fri Nov 20, 2009

National Center for Policy Analysis

"Sick Leave" Mandates We Can Ill Afford

Congress seeks to use the H1N1 pandemic to do what Democrats have wanted to do for years -- to write into federal law, for the first time, a requirement that employers give workers paid sick leave, says Diana Furchtgott-Roth, an adjunct fellow at the Manhattan Institute.

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Related Topix: US News, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Thu Nov 19, 2009

The Clark Fork Chronicle

Rehberg, 'Baby Caucus' promote comprehensive child care

Denny Rehberg and Baby Caucus co-chair Representative Rosa DeLauro , hosted a briefing today with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, to assist states with establishing comprehensive and coordinated systems for health care, education, and family support services for young children.

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Related Topix: Representative Denny Rehberg, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, Toddlers, Family, Life, Food, Nutrition

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Journal News

Federal sick-leave bills aim to slow H1N1 spread

A House of Representatives panel wrestled Tuesday with the pros and cons of requiring employers to provide paid sick leave to help slow the spread of swine flu.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Medicine, Influenza, US Politics, US News, Lynn Woolsey, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Workforce

Hearing Indicates Emergency Paid Leave Bill May Be Modified

Advocacy groups and employers expressed concerns about an emergency paid sick leave bill designed to help workers who are stricken with the H1N1 flu at a Capitol Hill hearing on Tuesday, November 17.

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Related Topix: George Miller, US Politics, US News, Lynn Woolsey, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Christopher Dodd, US Senate

WPKT-FM Hartford

H1N1 Drives Debate on Paid Sick Leave on WNPR Business Desk

"If you feel sick, stay home" says the Centers for Disease Control . But for millions of American workers without paid sick leave, that means tough choices between a paycheck or going to work sick; even leaving a sick family member at home.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Medicine, Influenza, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Christopher Dodd

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Workday Minnesota

Swine flu threat opens door for sick leave legislation

Prompted by concerns about the spread of swine flu, the Obama administration is openly endorsing paid family and medical leave for workers.

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

Sun Nov 15, 2009

Hartford Business

Flu Feeds Efforts To Mandate Paid Sick Leave

Proponents of legislation requiring many Connecticut companies to offer paid sick leave have been energized by similar federal efforts triggered in part by the swine flu outbreak.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Connecticut, Connecticut Government, Christopher Dodd, US Senate, H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, 2008 Presidential Election

Sat Nov 14, 2009

About.com

Health Care Reform Bill - What Women Stand to Gain

Health Care Reform Bill - What Women Stand to Gain Monday November 9, 2009 We all knew it wasn't going to pass without a fight...and some compromises.

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Related Topix: Abortion, US News, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Healthcare Law, Law, US Politics, Nancy Pelosi, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Detroit News

Democrats want freedom to confuse

If liberals are so disturbed by Congress' dictating whether abortion is a legitimate health care issue or not, it only makes sense that they should be equally troubled by government management of other health care decisions.

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Related Topix: US News, Abortion, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Diana DeGette, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Opinion

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Hartford Courant

Greater New Britain: Public Workshops For Naugatuck River Greenways

Government Announcements Submitted by Samuel Gold, Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley, on 2009-11-12.   The Council of Governments of the Central Naugatuck Valley will host two public workshops to present information and gather input on the proposed Naugatuck River Greenway in Thomaston, Watertown, Naugatuck, and Beacon ...

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Related Topix: New Britain, CT, Naugatuck, CT, Thomaston, CT, Watertown, CT, Beacon Falls, CT, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

The New York Times

Economix: White House Endorses Paid Sick Leave Bill

The H1N1 pandemic is raising concerns about people reporting to work sick and spreading the disease.

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Related Topix: US News, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, George Miller, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat

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