While bill will be rejected by the GOP-led Senate, Pelosi called a ‘proffer’ to the White House in negotiations.
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Preferring to focus on pandemic emergency aid, DeLauro is leaving the campaigning to GOP challenger Streicker
GOP challenger Margaret Streicker has the money and determination to challenge Rosa DeLauro, a formidable opponent.
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Still sick, Hayes says she feels she’s ‘approaching the end of this journey’ with COVID
The congresswoman, however, says she is still seriously ill. Rep. Joe Courtney is casting votes for her..
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Trump slams Barrett critic Blumenthal, says senator should be ‘impeached’
Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Sen. Richard Blumenthal after the senator slammed the president’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett.
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As Trump picks Barrett to replace Ginsburg, Blumenthal, Murphy unleash their opposition
The CT senators have already rejected Barrett for her legal views. Now they say her nomination is ‘illegitimate’ too.
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Murphy: Dems ready ‘to jump at the first sign’ Trump tries to shut down vote
Trump has refused to promise a peaceful transfer of power if he loses, provoking reactions from both parties.
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CDC gives CT an Oct. 16 deadline, and $2.4 million, to come up with a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
Lamont is creating a panel to develop a COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. The CDC wants it in three weeks.
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Blumenthal, Murphy pitch Biden phone bank in CT aimed at voters in battleground states
Chris Murphy said Connecticut’s senators have ‘surplus energy’ to spend on helping Joe Biden in other states.
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Bill aimed at averting government shutdown would fund two Columbia-class subs
The Columbia-class program would be frozen without the resolution’s ‘anomaly.’
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COVID-positive Jahana Hayes says she’s ‘OK,’ but breathing more labored
Hayes said her staff and family has been tested and the U.S. House physician has begun contact tracing.
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Blumenthal, a key figure in looming Supreme Court confirmation battle, says he’ll ‘fight like hell’ against Trump nominee
Blumenthal and other Democrats hope to win the war on messaging about the folly of replacing Ginsburg with a conservative.
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Hayes in quarantine after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
Hayes said she is asymptomatic and ‘awaiting an appointment to get tested.’
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Democratic lawmakers ask DOJ watchdog to investigate Barr, Durham
Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal, are concerned that Durham’s probe is being used to influence the election.
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Himes helped establish the New Dems, but some have split with him over Pelosi’s role in stimulus talks
Himes said he understands fellow Democrats feel there’s urgency to have a stimulus deal, but he supports Pelosi’s hardline stance.
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Doubts about COVID-19 vaccine have spurred calls for transparency from Pfizer, other pharmaceuticals
‘The trust is not there,’ said Yale cardiologist Harlan Krumholz.