The proposal calls for a three-stage distribution plan, but complex logistics remain unresolved.
Ana Radelat
Ana has written about politics and policy in Washington, D.C.. for Gannett, Thompson Reuters and UPI. She was a special correspondent for the Miami Herald, and a regular contributor to The New York TImes, Advertising Age and several other publications. She has also worked in broadcast journalism, for CNN and several local NPR stations. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Journalism.
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Rosa DeLauro steps up fundraising as campaign heats up
DeLauro raised more than $405,000 for her re-election campaign, a substantial boost over previous fundraising.
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Blumenthal tries to stall Barrett confirmation, but procedural move fails
Unsuccessful in their bid to stall Barrett’s confirmation Thursday, Democrats focused on slamming the process.
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Barrett dodges Blumenthal on birth control, gay marriage and climate change
“Whether a question is easy or hard, I can’t take a position on it,’ Supreme Court nominee Amy Barrett said.
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Blumenthal presses Barrett on anti-abortion ads, gun case
But as she had during hours of her confirmation hearing, the Supreme Court nominee deflected Blumenthal’s questions.
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Supreme Court rejects Blumenthal appeal in Trump emoluments case
The decision lets a lower court ruling stand that Blumenthal and 200 fellow Democrats have no standing to sue Trump.
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Blumenthal joins Dems in portraying Barrett as a threat to Affordable Care Act
Democrats believe attacking Barrett on how she would rule on the ACA at the Supreme Court is their best weapon.
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DeLauro slams GOP challenger Streicker for latest attack ad
Ad says DeLauro benefitted financially by allowing a colleague who became a White House official to stay in her basement.
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Lamont announces membership of COVID vaccine advisory group
The new group, representing broad swath of interests, will help determine who first gets the vaccine.
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Linda McMahon is raising millions with her pro-Trump super PAC, but little from CT
Records show McMahon raised $83 million by Aug. 31 for America First. She says she’s raised more since then.
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Blumenthal, Murphy take lead in attacking Supreme Court nominee Barrett on gun case
Barrett’s dissent in a Wisconsin gun case is under assault by gun control advocates.
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Lamont tasks a yet-unnamed panel with choosing who first gets COVID vaccine in CT
The state has until Oct. 16 to submit a vaccine distribution plan to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Biden expected to win Connecticut’s Latino vote, but could face an enthusiasm gap
The Democrat may find less support than expected from a Hispanic community that sees him as “out to lunch.”
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Barbs and glitches mark the first debate among Hayes, GOP challenger Sullivan and independent candidate Walzack
The candidates disagreed on the Supreme Court, a GOP tax bill, federal COVID aid, policing and other issues.
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Blumenthal tested for COVID as Trump diagnosis roils Capitol, stokes Dem calls to delay Barrett confirmation
Sen. Richard Blumenthal took a COVID-19 test Friday after his Judiciary Committee colleague, Sen. Mike Lee, tested positive.