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• RELL WON’T RUN AGAIN!

  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 [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 5:27pm EST
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• THE MAGIC IS GONE.

  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, [...]
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  Posted: November 09, 2009, 5:02pm EST
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• DAUTRICH SAYS HE’S HAPPY HE’S BEING INVESTIGATED

   Ken Dautrich says he’s happy he’s being investigated.  Really!  I mean, there are a lot of things to be happy about this time of year, like the smell of dried leaves, apple cider or pumpkin pie.  But I guess in Ken Dautrich’s case, a root canal or an investigation which [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 3:15pm EST
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• GOVERNOR LAMONT?

  Ned Lamont, you remember Joe Lieberman’s biggest nightmare, says he is considering a run for Governor.  He’ll make an announcement tomorrow at Centeral Connecticut State University. Lamont told me a few months ago that he was not considering a run for Governor. I wonder what changed? Sources tell us that Lieberman could [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 1:20pm EST
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• UCONN STUDENTS BEING BULLIED ON THE INTERNET NOT TO “SNITCH”

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   Internet bullying and threatening language could be hindering the University of Connecticut’s police investigation into the weekend murder of football star Jasper Howard, or at least according to the student run newspaper, “The Daily Campus”.  Reporter Kate Monohan broke the story in today’s newspaper and said some of the threats were [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 3:46pm EDT
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• CHRIS HEALY SAYS BLUMENTHAL WOULD SUE SANTA!

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  Ouch! Not exactly the Holiday spirit but then again, it’s only October so I guess anything flies! The investigation into Governor Jodi Rell’s office over a focus group is picking up speed, in part, because of two men–Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and State Republican Party Chairman Chris Healy. First in the ring, [...]
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  Posted: October 12, 2009, 6:06pm EDT
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• 12 WATERBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS SUSPENDED.

  WATERBURY POLICE SAY 12 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS COULD FACE CRIMINAL CHARGES TIED TO A SEXUAL INCIDENT ON SCHOOL BUS. By Shelly Sindland. As school buses left Margaret M. Generali Elementary School in Waterbury, some parents were coming to the school to pick-up their children instead.  ”I was going to put my daughter back on [...]
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  Posted: October 08, 2009, 5:49pm EDT
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• DODD IS CANCER FREE!!!

  That is good news and it was Vice-President Joe Biden who spilled the beans today at an event in Fairfield! Biden was in the State talking stimulus money and Chris Dodd, (BUT DON’T CALL IT POLITICAL!!!)) Check out my story tonight on the Fox 61 News at Ten. Meanwhile, I am off.  [...]
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  Posted: October 05, 2009, 7:55pm EDT
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• WWE EXECUTIVE GETS IN THE RING WITH DODD

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  For years, Linda McMahon has been a heavy hitter in the world of wrestling. Now, the co-founder of the WWE, is looking to be a heavy hitter in Washington, D.C.  ”We need fresh faces. We need new blood,” said McMahon during an interview with Fox 61. “I am putting my hat [...]
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  Posted: September 16, 2009, 2:15pm EDT
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• IT WAS CLOSE BUT IS IT REALLY OVER FOR VANCE?

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  The day before the primary election, J. Paul Vance, Junior, predicted a major upset in the Democratic Mayoral race for Waterbury. On that same day, Mayor Mike Jarjura said he wasn’t too worried about it. However, I am guessing now, he’s changed his tune a little bit. The Associated Press is [...]
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  Posted: September 16, 2009, 11:03am EDT
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• J. PAUL VANCE, JR. PREDICTS UPSET IN WATERBURY MAYORAL DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

  As people get ready to head to the Polls on Tuesday for local Primary elections, one perceived under-dog is predicting a major upset. J. Paul Vance, Junior, the Waterbury Alderman who gathered enough signatures to force a Democratic primary in the City’s Mayoral race, said in so many words that [...]
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  Posted: September 14, 2009, 5:28pm EDT
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• CAFERO AND DONOVAN PUT THEIR CARDS ON THE TABLE OVER SOLITAIRE CONTROVERSY

  Republican State Lawmaker, Larry Cafero, doesn’t take it personally. However, he knew the first he saw the Associated Press photograph that it would be a big deal. “They just don’t get it.” House Minority leader Larry Cafero said. Cafero was the guy stiffed by a game of solitaire. The Associated Press photograph [...]
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  Posted: September 04, 2009, 5:11pm EDT
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• DEFENSE IN THE CHESHIRE HOME INVASION CLAIMS LONE SURVIVOR IS GETTING “SPECIAL TREATMENT” FROM THE STATE.

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   He was there that night when two intruders broke into his Cheshire home, beat him and left him for dead, bound and gagged in the basement. He was there that night his wife Jennifer and their two young daughters, Hayley and Michaela, fought for their lives–a battle they would eventually lose [...]
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  Posted: September 03, 2009, 7:22pm EDT
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• The Card Game EVERYONE is talking about.

  So much for Freedom of the Press? Sorry Guys, the AP made me take the picture down because I am not a member. [...]
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  Posted: September 01, 2009, 6:30pm EDT
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• THE CARD GAME EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT!

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  When House Minority Leader Larry Cafero talks, people listen, or in this case–play an  internet  card game. Here is the picture that is getting national attention—taken by an Associated Press Photographer.  (caption below) “It just shows you how open they are to tax cuts and how serious they are taking their jobs,” [...]
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  Posted: September 01, 2009, 12:15pm EDT
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• CAFERO SAYS RELL WILL VETO DEMS BUDGET!

  “Rell will veto this budget, ” unless things change–according to the fiery House Minority Leader Larry Cafero!  Cafero says the Democratic Majority has failed to accept Governor Jodi Rell’s “package deal”–meaning, Rell said she would agree to a “millionaires  tax” if Democrats found more cuts and lowered the sales tax [...]
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  Posted: August 31, 2009, 2:55pm EDT
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• MAN CHARGED WITH THREATENING LT. GOV.

    It had nothing to do with proposed hikes to the cigarette tax or “millionaires tax.”  No, according to state police, a 28 year old John Stankus was mad at the Lt. Governor for reasons in his own mind. The Connecticut native, who according to his family, has had a history of [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2009, 5:30pm EDT
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• SENATOR DODD, “I FEEL LIKE I LOST A BROTHER.”

  One word was all he could get out before his eyes welled up with tears. Senator Christopher Dodd started the press conference and then had to stop as he fought back the tears and emotion while talking about the death of his dear friend, Senator Ted Kennedy. “I feel like I lost my best friend [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2009, 2:39pm EDT
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• SO THE REALLY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT IS???

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  Colin McEnroe will announce today that he will be back on the radio next week!  I can’t tell you where because that will have to come from him. He is making the announcement at 11:30 A.M. UPDATE: Colin’s new show will be on WNPR from 1 pm to 2 pm.  He [...]
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  Posted: August 26, 2009, 10:12am EDT
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• EXPECT A REALLY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ON WEDNESDAY!

  That is all I can say but I will tell you that it has nothing to do with me but rather, someone I know. [...]
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  Posted: August 24, 2009, 5:25pm EDT
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• GOMBOSSY ON CNN!

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  Posted: August 23, 2009, 10:33pm EDT
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• WHAT I THINK ABOUT GEORGE GOMBOSSY.

  Hearing what happened to George Gombossy is very upsetting to me.  I  had George on “Beyond The Headlines”(which later became “The Real  Story”) back when I used to host the show.  It was in August of 2007,  and George was going after CL&P for over-charging customers.  I knew then George [...]
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  Posted: August 19, 2009, 6:14pm EDT
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• BUDGET TALKS BLOW UP!

  Yesterday, it seemed as if Democratic Leaders and Governor Jodi Rell were ready to take the plunge, or at least according to the Democrats. Now, it seems like someone got cold feet and the two sides may need marriage counseling before ever getting married. So, what happened? Democrats say Rell is [...]
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  Posted: August 19, 2009, 5:13pm EDT
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• BUDGET TALKS—IS THERE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL?

   When it comes to State budget talks, is there light at the end of the tunnel? Could be, according to Democratic leaders who met with the Governor today behind closed doors in her office at the State Capitol and put yet another offer on the table! They only met for an [...]
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  Posted: August 18, 2009, 6:28pm EDT
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• STATE BRACING TO SET A NEW BUDGET RECORD

  Connecticut is bracing for setting a new State record and folks, this is NOT GOOD NEWS! If a budget is not passed by Saturday, August 22nd, State Lawmakers and Governor Jodi Rell will set a new record for going the longest ever in State history without passing a budget.  The current [...]
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  Posted: August 17, 2009, 5:40pm EDT
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• WHEN A CAT ATTACKS–IF IT CAN HAPPEN TO ME, IT CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE!

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  Before I had my daughter, Willard was my baby. I found him on while covering a story on Willard Street in Hartford about six years ago, hence, his name. He was little, maybe just a few weeks old at best. He was crying near a dumpster in an underground parking [...]
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  Posted: August 13, 2009, 12:29am EDT
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• CREDIT CARD COMPANIES RAISING RATES WHILE THEY CAN!

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  Here’s one reason why not to mess with a reporter–or at least this television reporter.  Okay, maybe not really but it is always a reporter’s dream to say that! Back to the story. I got an interesting letter in the mail the other day from my credit card company. Mind you, this [...]
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  Posted: August 12, 2009, 6:58pm EDT
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• IS THERE A REPUBLICAN CIVIL WAR?

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  IS THERE A REPUBLICAN CIVIL WAR? House Republicans were united as they unveiled their third alternative budget today with no tax increases, but is there a civil war brewing between the Republican lawmakers and the momma elephant, Governor Jodi Rell? That depends on who you talk to. Senate Democrats sent out this press [...]
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  Posted: August 06, 2009, 10:21pm EDT
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• WISHING CONGRESSMAN LARSON A SPEEDY RECOVERY!

  Gosh. First Senator Christopher Dodd announces he’s  battling cancer and now we learn Congressman John Larson is recovering from elective heart surgery. He had the surgery at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford.  Larson’s doctors will be holding a press conference in two hours to tell us some more!  Sadie and [...]
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  Posted: August 04, 2009, 1:10pm EDT
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• FAKE BILLIONAIRES HAND DELIVER RELL A THANK-YOU CARD!

  As stalled budget talks resumed today at the Governor’s Residence in Hartford, members of the Connecticuts Working Families Party were there to roll out the red carpet for Governor Jodi Rell.  The protestors were playing the roll of fake Billionaires happy with Governor Jodi Rell’s new budget plan which would [...]
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  Posted: August 04, 2009, 12:04pm EDT
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• THEY’RE BACK!!!

  Last week they were at the State Capitol protesting Governor’s Jodi Rell’s budget and refusal to increase the income tax on wealthier residents in the State.  Tomorrow, “billionaires for budget cuts” will be protesting outside the Governor’s Residence in Hartford as stalled budget talks resume.  However, a spokesperson for the [...]
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  Posted: August 03, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
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• DODD BACK ON THE BEAT AND LOOKING BETTER THAN EVER.

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  Just three days after announcing to the world that he is fighting prostate cancer, Senator Christopher Dodd was back at work today fighting to reform health care.  I must say, I think Senator Dodd is looking better than ever.  Maybe, just talking about his cancer is huge stress reliever. Dodd [...]
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  Posted: August 03, 2009, 9:27pm EDT
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• WHAT IS A BLOGGER ANYWAY?

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  Don’t ask Stephen Herron that question.  He doesn’t like to be  called a blogger.  He calls himself a “BLOGOVIST”. This Mr. Mom, part-time “blogovists” says he likes to write about things and help implement a solution.  He wants to get people involved. “If you notice, a lot of bloggers are very politically [...]
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  Posted: August 03, 2009, 1:01pm EDT
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• I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MY READERS!

  …for 13,226 hits this month alone! It’s a record breaker for me. THANKS! [...]
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  Posted: July 31, 2009, 10:15pm EDT
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• SENATOR DODD, “I HAVE CANCER!”

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  Senator Christopher Dodd announced today that he has early-stage prostate cancer.  With his wife Jackie by his side, Dodd assured everyone that his prognosis is good. “I feel fine. I am going to be fine. We caught this early,” Senator Dodd said. Dodd said that he found out he had cancer in [...]
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  Posted: July 31, 2009, 3:18pm EDT
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• RELL’S LATEST BUDGET PROPOSAL BAD NEWS FOR DRINKERS AND SMOKERS AND BUSINESS OWNERS TOO!

  If you are a business owner who drinks and smokes, you are not going to like Governor Jodi Rell’s latest budget proposal. Governor Rell said she didn’t want to do it but it in the spirit of compromise.  After promising during her State-of-the-State address back in February that her first budget [...]
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  Posted: July 31, 2009, 10:49am EDT
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• BREAKING NEWS–GOVERNOR RELL TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE IN ONE HOUR!

  I just heard that Governor Jodi Rell will be holding a press conference in her office at 4:30 concerning her budget!  We will be there and should learn more about her tax plan and if it still is on the table! [...]
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  Posted: July 30, 2009, 3:24pm EDT
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• A SNEAK PEAK AT THE DEMOCRATIC PLAN.

  I have a copy of the Appropriations & Finance Committees’ plan for a budget. Here are some of the big ticket items. CIGARETTE TAX–increasing it by 75 cents a pack. INCOME TAX——-raising it on residents who make more than $500k to 6.0%, 600K @6.5%, $750k @7.0. ESTATE & GIFT—30% surcharge for 2009, 2010, [...]
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  Posted: July 30, 2009, 2:41pm EDT
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• “BILLIONAIRES” CALL RELL THEIR BEST FRIEND

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  Members of Connecticut’s Working Families Party poked fun at the Governor today by  playing a different role today—the role of the rich.  Dressed in tuxes and in gowns, members held a mock press conference celebrating Governor Jodi Rell by calling her “the best investment they’ve ever made. “  The group [...]
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  Posted: July 30, 2009, 2:18pm EDT
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• RELL DROPS A BOMBSHELL. TAXES ON THE TABLE.

  After months of saying she wouldn’t pass a budget which included raising taxes, Governor Jodi Rell told the Capitol Press Corps today that “raising revenue” will be part of her new budget proposal which she will release to the public tomorrow. After negotiating with legislative leaders for the past several weeks [...]
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  Posted: July 29, 2009, 3:09pm EDT
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• BREAKING NEWS ON THE BUDGET!!!

  The media black-out on budget talks continues but at least now,  we will soon have a better  idea what deck of cards Democrats and The Governor are holding.  Senate President Don Williams told me today that  Governor Jodi Rell will make public her latest budget proposal on Thursday.  Senator Williams [...]
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  Posted: July 28, 2009, 5:22pm EDT
  by shellysindland

• A KAYAKING COLIN!

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  For those of you who want to know what Colin McEnroe is up to these days, I know.  He is spending a lot of time kayaking and working in his garden.  Mind you, while I did see a lot of weeds, I must say, I am very impressed with Colin’s [...]
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  Posted: July 28, 2009, 5:02pm EDT
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• GO GARY!!!

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  Long time State Senator Gary LeBeau is the latest Democrat to announce he’s considering a run for office saying “Connecticut can and indeed must do better!” Lebeau is the fourth Democrat  to say he is eyeing the State’s top seat.  Former House Speaker Jim Amann, Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy and [...]
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  Posted: July 28, 2009, 4:13pm EDT
  by shellysindland

• PAMPERS, POLITICS AND MAKE-UP

  THIS is what I am up against every morning while getting ready for work. I turn around for a split second and there you have it–Sadie with my make-up all over her face. In this case it was my lipstick–Sephora Number 18!  I think the color is all wrong for [...]
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  Posted: July 28, 2009, 10:55am EDT
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• DID DODD KNOW HE WAS GETTING A DEAL?

  READ THIS AP STORY HITTING THE WIRES NOW! WASHINGTON (AP) – Despite their denials, influential Democratic Sens. Kent Conrad and Chris Dodd were told from the start they were getting VIP mortgage discounts from one of the nation’s largest lenders, the official who handled their loans has told Congress in secret [...]
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  Posted: July 27, 2009, 5:40pm EDT
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• THIS WEEK ON THE REAL STORY–DODD REACTS TO HEALY’S VISIT TO HIS IRELAND VACATION HOME

  Senator Christopher Dodd says he would have invited State Republican Party Chairman Chris Healy into his Ireland Vacation home for tea and crumpets if he knew Healy was planning a trip there.  Dodd said in a jokingly manner that “most people on their honeymoon would have had other things on [...]
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  Posted: July 24, 2009, 6:27pm EDT
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• SUSTINET GETS SECOND CHANCE

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       The Democrats at the State Capitol were flexing their muscles today as the Democratic Majority voted to override seven of Republican Governor Jodi Rell’s recent 20 vetoes. One of the major overrides included one that lays the ground work for A Universal Health Care system in the State.        With [...]
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  Posted: July 20, 2009, 7:04pm EDT
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• A VERY HAPPY HOUSE SPEAKER

  THE HOUSE VOTES TO OVERRIDE GOVERNOR RELL’S VETO OF THE SUSTINET HEALTH CARE BY ONE VOTE!!!  The final vote here in the house is 102 for it, 40 against it! In order to override a veto here in the house the magic number is 101.  The Speaker gets by–but barely. Mind [...]
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  Posted: July 20, 2009, 3:31pm EDT
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• HOUSE TAKING UP SUSTINET HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN RIGHT NOW!!!!

  The debate just started as lawmakers decide whether or not to override Governor Jodi Rell’s veto of a plan that would start a public pool for health insurance regardless of previous health conditions. There are 350 thousand people in Connecticut without Health Insurance.  That would be as many people living in [...]
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  Posted: July 20, 2009, 3:01pm EDT
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• AMANN AND SCULLY PART WAYS!

  OKAY, I have a few corrections to make. First of all, I just heard from Patrick Scully who took issue with a few things I said in my blog.  First of all, it wasn’t  a “bitter divorce” but more like an amicable break-up! Secondly, I guess he and Amann did not [...]
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  Posted: July 20, 2009, 11:21am EDT
  by shellysindland