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Panetta says no BRAC in 2013

It’s official: there will be no new round base closings next year. Facing massive opposition to another base realignment and closure process, known as BRAC, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta threw in the towel. “It’s now clear obviously there will not be a round of BRAC authorized” in 2013, he said in a speech to the […]

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Himes and Obsitnik escalate campaign war

Washington — While the brawl for the open 5th Congressional District seat is considered the marquee race for the House of Representatives in Connecticut this year, another congressional contest is gearing up to compete for attention. Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District, is defending himself from Republican Steve Obsitnik in a race that’s becoming increasingly heated. […]

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Malloy gets implied OK to pursue restrictions on health benefits for the poor

Two state legislative panels will give Gov. Dannel P. Malloy the green light to eliminate Medicaid benefits for more than 13,000 of Connecticut’s poorest residents — but they will do so without a vote. Sen. Toni Harp, D-New Haven, co-chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, said Monday that neither her panel nor the Human Services Committee […]

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Connecticut lawmakers have long to-do list, little time

Washington — Like most members of Congress, Connecticut’s lawmakers will spend August campaigning, and if they are lucky, spending a little vacation time with family and friends. But lawmakers left Washington on a month-long break with a massive list of unfinished business, and they are not likely to whittle it down, especially since the House […]