Connecticut remains a “donor” state to the federal government because it pays more to Washington D.C. than it gets back.
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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Q poll: Support for Trump impeachment stalls
Quinnipiac University’s latest poll shows American voters remain divided about impeaching Donald Trump and removing him from office.
Posted inJustice, Politics
Durham’s probe now enmeshed in politics of impeachment
The impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump has led to new revelations about the scope of Connecticut U.S. Attorney General John Durham’s ‘investigation of the investigators.”
Posted inJustice
CT asks judge to reject bankruptcy shield for Purdue, Sacklers
“Purdue is not entitled to enter bankruptcy as a means to evade responsibility for the suffering and death they have inflicted on our country,” said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong.
Posted inJustice
Rejecting Purdue settlement, CT hopes to gain from other opioid deals
Dozens of drug companies, and others blamed for the opioid crisis may follow Purdue Pharma’s lead and try to settle claims against them.
Posted inTransportation
Seven dead in crash at Bradley airport
The plane crashed and was engulfed in fire shortly after takeoff at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday. It carried two pilots, 10 passengers and an attendant.
Posted inPolitics
Q poll: Voters evenly split on removing Trump from office
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows support for removing President Donald Trump from office has increased since last week.
Posted inMoney
Judge tosses suit by CT, other ‘blue states,’ that challenged SALT cap
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the limit on the deductibility of state and local income taxes on federal returns.
Posted inPolitics
Blumenthal optimistic about GOP support in Senate for impeachment
Washington – Sen. Richard Blumenthal is optimistic Republican senators will eventually see the need to impeach the president.
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Five things to know about impeachment
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi touched off the impeachment inquiry this week, but the nation is just at the beginning of a long — and complicated –process.
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Himes grills intelligence chief about whistleblower complaint
Rep. Jim Himes asked if the nation’s top intelligence official talked to President Trump about the whistleblower complaint that could lead to his impeachment.
Posted inEconomic Development, News
Electric Boat facing mounting challenges as sub work ramps up
There continue to be concerns about EB’s ability to build the new Columbia-class submarine alongside its smaller Virginia-class attack subs.
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Murphy says gun deal is possible, despite impeachment and attacks by Trump
Murphy said the White House reached out to him to discuss a new gun background check bill hours after House Democrats announced an impeachment inquiry into the president.
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Trump says Murphy ‘threatened’ Ukrainian leader
“Senator Chris Murphy literally threatened the president of Ukraine that if he doesn’t do things right, they won’t have Democrat support in Congress,” Trump said.
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CT Dems say Trump transcript shows House is right to pursue impeachment
A rough transcript of the president’s call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has CT lawmakers doubling down on impeachment inquiry.
