Washington — A nonprofit watchdog group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing Aetna of sending “false and misleading” proxy statements in 2012 and 2013 that hid millions of dollars of political donations. “Aetna pretends to be a model of corporate transparency, but in truth, shareholders have almost no idea […]
Aetna sued over disclosure of political contributions
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Malloy names Appellate Judge Richard Robinson to Supreme Court
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy introduced Appellate Judge Richard A. Robinson Tuesday as his choice for a vacancy on the Connecticut Supreme Court, saying the nomination is the first of about a dozen judicial appointments he expects to make before the General Assembly convenes its 2014 session in February.
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Biden announces $100 million in new mental health funding
Washington — After meeting with Newtown residents Tuesday afternoon, Vice President Joe Biden announced the administration will spend $100 million on new mental health initiatives. “The fact that less than half of children and adults with diagnosable mental health problems receive the treatment they need is unacceptable,” Biden said. “The president and I have made […]
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Malloy to stay aggressive in fundraising
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy was introduced Tuesday at the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday breakfast by a sponsor of the event and his political party: Rodney Powell, one of the Northeast Utilities executives who has made the gas-and-electric utility the biggest source of individual contributions to the Connecticut Democratic Party in 2013.
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Obamas to honor Newtown with moment of silence
A White House official announced Tuesday how President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will observe the one-year anniversary of the Newtown shootings. “On Saturday, December 14, the President and First Lady will honor the lives and legacies of the children and educators lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School one year ago by observing a moment […]
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Feds to investigate UConn’s handling of sexual assault reports
A federal agency will investigate whether the University of Connecticut responded appropriately when students reported they were sexually assaulted or harassed. A group of UConn students have said that university officials showed them “deliberate indifference” when they reported they’d been assaulted or harassed. The decision to investigate by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights follows the office’s finding that the complaint is appropriate for an investigation.
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University of Connecticut statement on transfer credit policy proposal
I am the spokesperson at UConn, and wish to take this opportunity to address the issue of transferring credits and the unfortunate misunderstandings that have surrounded this issue.
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Connecticut should update scope-of-practice laws for nurses
The shortage of primary care providers in this country has impacted our access to care. Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) make up a large group of highly qualified medical professionals that could help minimize this deficit. Nurse practitioners’ scope-of-practice laws should be changed in order to meet the growing needs of the population. Scope-of-practice laws […]
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Risking second guessing, Jepsen opens negotiations in union case against Rowland
Attorney General George Jepsen’s decision Monday to withdraw his U.S. Supreme Court appeal and accept an invitation to open settlement negotiations with state employee unions over their claim for damages against former Gov. John G. Rowland won immediate praise from the public-sector unions that have been cool if not critical toward the first-term Democrat.
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University of Connecticut statement on transfer credit policy proposal
I am the spokesperson at UConn, and wish to take this opportunity to address the issue of transferring credits and the unfortunate misunderstandings that have surrounded this issue.
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Connecticut, 7 other states seek EPA crackdown on Midwest pollution
Connecticut and seven other eastern states, all with Democratic governors and all under longstanding orders to reduce air pollution, said Monday they are petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency to force stricter air standards on nine upwind states from the Rust Belt and Appalachia that rely on coal-fired power plants.
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Many killings in CT since Newtown, but little reliable data
Editor’s note: The Mirror this week is looking at Connecticut through the lens of the Sandy Hook massacre. Seven days — that’s how long it took after the Sandy Hook shootings for the next person to die of a gunshot in Connecticut. On Dec. 21, 2012, Kyle Seidel of Waterford — a 34-year-old father of […]
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Church bells, higher ed raises, and politics
A week from today is the anniversary of the killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, an event that will be marked with public observances, including in Washington. Gov. Malloy has asked that church bells ring next Saturday morning, once for each of the 26 victims. He’s also suggested that individuals take a moment of silence and […]
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Judge blocks UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage doctor cuts
A federal judge has temporarily blocked UnitedHealthcare’s move to terminate Connecticut physicians from its Medicare Advantage network. U.S. District Judge Stefan R. Underhill granted a preliminary injunction requested by the Fairfield County Medical Association and the Hartford County Medical Association. The two medical groups took legal action after UnitedHealthcare notified about 2,200 doctors that they […]
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Honoring a solemn day in our state’s history
Nearly a year ago, our state was confronted by an act of confounding evil. For many of us, the emotions we felt that day and in the days after are still raw, as if the events at Sandy Hook Elementary School happened only a moment ago. Of course, no one feels this more than the families and friends who lost a loved one that terrible day.