Immigration raids focusing on families may begin this weekend, but the full impact of the new Trump administration policy in Connecticut is unclear.
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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Diabetics taking desperate measures as cost of insulin skyrockets
A precipitous rise in the price of insulin is forcing many Americans to ration the drug or go without.
Posted inNews, Politics
Blumenthal blasts Shanahan for failing to disclose family violence
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan resigned Tuesday in the wake of news reports of incidents of domestic violence.
Posted inEducation, Government, Health
For the first time, DeLauro shepherds massive spending bill through Congress
As chairman of a House Appropriations subcommittee, Rep. Rosa DeLauro is pressing to boost funding for health, labor and education programs by billions of dollars.
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Pentagon to take a ‘hard look’ at Raytheon, UTC tie up
There are also grumblings in Congress about the deal, which would further consolidate the defense industry.
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Pelosi taps Larson and trade pact foe DeLauro to negotiate changes in ‘NAFTA 2.0’
DeLauro is tasked with enforcement of protections for workers and others; Larson will handle environmental concerns.
Posted inJustice, News, Politics
House reacts to ‘a sexual assault crisis’ at Coast Guard Academy
A provision in a massive defense bill would establish an independent prosecutor to handle sex assault cases, instead of the chain of command.
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Courtney foils Trump’s red, white, blue Air Force One plan
WASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Courtney on Wednesday threw a big wrench into President Donald Trump’s plans to paint the iconic Air Force One jets red, white and blue.
Posted inJustice
Blumenthal, Murphy try again to strip legal shield from gun industry
The Connecticut senators say the firearms industry is unfairly shielded from liability for the harm caused by their products.
Posted inHealth
Officials gather in Hartford to address outbreak of opioid deaths
The opioid epidemic that has besieged Hartford — claiming 10 lives in the last week — coincides with key legislation that was passed just under the wire during the legislative session.
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UTC-Raytheon merger may hit bumps on way to completion
President Donald Trump and Sen. Richard Blumenthal were among those who voiced concerns on Monday that the merger would hurt competitiveness in the defense industry.
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Federal judge cast cloud over CVS-Aetna merger
U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon questioned whether Aetna’s divestiture of its Medicare Part D business was sufficient and has scheduled another round of hearings.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT, NY in court battle over dumping in Long Island Sound
A federal court will decide whether Connecticut can dump sediment in the eastern part of Long Island Sound, a benefit to Electric Boat and Groton’s sub base.
Posted inPolitics
Blumenthal finds special niche on Judiciary Committee
His experience as a prosecutor and litigator gives him great experience for the job, while Donald Trump gave the senator a focus.
Posted inMoney
Mexican tariffs could cost CT consumers up to $626 million
Connecticut lawmakers and state industries hope the White House does not follow through on the threat to impose tariffs on Mexico.
