Blumenthal and other Democrats hope to win the war on messaging about the folly of replacing Ginsburg with a conservative.
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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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Trump’s ‘tax holiday’ has few takers in Connecticut
Connecticut employers think deferring payroll taxes is too complex, and somewhat risky.
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CT lawmakers join Democratic calls for ouster of Caputo, Azar
Caputo has become a liability to the White House, but it is sticking with him so far.
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Connecticut jobless to receive additional $300 starting this week from new federal program
The money will be paid retroactively to July 26 for those who qualify and will be paid for six weeks.
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They’re not on the ballot, but Blumenthal and Murphy likely to feel big impact from election
With control of the Senate in play, Connecticut’s senators may be propelled into the majority, and new jobs and status.
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Merrill hires disinformation expert as part of effort to combat foreign influence in elections
Merrill says Connecticut’s voting system is hack-proof, but state voters are vulnerable to foreign disinformation campaigns.
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Backlogs and delays in naturalizations will keep many CT immigrants from voting this year
As of March 31, more than 7,600 Connecticut immigrants were stuck in a backlog of pending cases.
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As feds rush to find a COVID-19 vaccine, states like Connecticut must identify distributors
The first COVID-19 vaccine will be rationed and the CDC is trying to determine which Americans receive it first.
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Workers may see bigger paychecks under Trump plan, but Larson says there’s a price to pay
Under Trump’s plan, paychecks would be larger for the rest of this year, then shrink as deferred taxes are repaid.
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A Washington spectacular, and a Waterbury tent party, for Trump
It was a night to break precedent. Trump accepted the GOP nomination at the White House, and Connecticut delegates watched from a tent on a golf course.
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Few in CT GOP have joined anti-Trump movement, but Shays helps lead it
Chris Shays and other anti-Trump Republicans have ratcheted up their efforts as the rest of their party celebrates Trump’s renomination.
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Lamont applies for Trump’s new unemployment plan, but help to CT jobless will be limited
The jobless would receive half of the $600-a-week they were getting and it will take weeks to get that help.
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CT delegates give ‘spicy,’ unanimous vote for Trump at GOP convention roll call
Connecticut’s 28 votes helped renominate President Donald Trump Monday at the Republican National Convention.