The large freshman class who will meet with former President Obama have made their mark in Congress.
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.
Posted inEducation
CT schools defend policies as Trump threatens funding over free speech
The Trump administration did not say what would prompt a school to lose its funding under the new “free speech” policy.
Posted inHealth
For the second time, health program for CT seniors in the budget bulls-eye
To save money, the state proposes to implement an assets test for the popular Medicare Savings Program.
Posted inHealth
CT doctors, insurers concerned about dropping vaccination rate
Scientists will make the case for vaccines in Hartford on Tuesday, with a dissent from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Posted inPolitics
Murphy, Hayes sponsor effort to block spending of federal funds to arm teachers
Connecticut lawmakers want to make sure it’s clear that federal funds can’t be used to arm teachers.
Posted inJustice
Cigna, Anthem, await multi-billion-dollar decision after bitter court fight
A Delaware judge is weighing competing claims by the insurers whose failed merger turned into a messy divorce.
Posted inPolitics
Senate’s Yemen war measure rebukes Trump, rewards Murphy
WASHINGTON – The Senate sent the Trump administration a message of disapproval for a war that has killed thousands of civilians, and engulfed Yemen in famine.
Posted inPolitics
Larson holds hearing on Social Security reform
Rep. John Larson’s bill would boost Social Security benefits, and provide more generous cost-of-living increases.
Posted inNews, Politics
Pentagon says boost in EB subs, Sikorsky helicopters needed to maintain readiness
The Pentagon has also asked for $72.3 million for a major upgrade at the Naval Submarine Base in New London.
Posted inNews, Politics
Trump budget would boost Virginia-class sub production, cut social safety net
The decision to boost submarine production, mentioned in a White House budget summary, was welcomed by supporters of the Virginia-class program, but somewhat of a surprise.
Posted inNews
CT Dems hope vote condemning anti-Semitism ends furor
WASHINGTON — All Democrats voted for resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other type of bigotry in response to colleagues comments.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
CT and New York lawmakers make new bid to quash Plum Island sale
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House has voted four times to approve bills that would halt the sale of Plum Island, but the Senate has never acted.
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CT lawmakers ask Pentagon to abandon plans to cut F-35s
WASHINGTON — While President Donald Trump’s latest budget is expected to cut the number of F-35s, it will renew the F-15 fighter jet program.
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Larson part of Democratic effort seeking Trump’s tax returns
WASHINGTON — While Democrats are stepping up investigations of the White House, a new poll finds most Americans oppose Donald Trump’s impeachment.
Posted inHealth
Jepsen tells CT towns to drop their opioid lawsuits
As Purdue Pharma considers bankruptcy to limit its liability, former Attorney General George Jepsen says states, not cities or towns, should pursue opioid lawsuits.
