Despite the differences, Cardona received some bipartisan support during his confirmation hearing to become U.S. education secretary.
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Four vital health issues — not tied to COVID — that Congress addressed in massive spending bill
Billions in pandemic relief from Congress got the attention, but bigger changes for health care were also in the legislation.
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Health issues carried weight on the campaign trail.
Even with the Democrats’ newfound Senate majority, differences in health policy between the party’s moderate and progressive wings will persist.
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Trump’s pardons included health care execs behind massive fraud
Former President Donald Trump as he leaves the White House for the last time. At the last minute, President Donald Trump granted pardons to several individuals convicted in huge Medicare swindles that prosecutors alleged often harmed or endangered elderly and infirm patients while fleecing taxpayers. “These aren’t just technical financial crimes. These were major, major […]
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The game is changing. Chris Murphy says he’s ready to play.
The question for Sen. Chris Murphy no longer is where might he go next, but what can he do now.
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‘No one took us seriously:’ Black cops warned about racist Capitol Police officers for years
While many officers were filmed fighting off Capitol rioters, at least 12 others are under investigation for possibly assisting them.
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Donald Trump built a national debt so big (even before the pandemic) that it’ll weigh down the economy for years
The national debt has risen by almost $7.8 trillion during President Trump’s time in office.
Posted inJustice
Domestic terrorism: A more urgent threat, but weaker laws
The FBI dissuaded some people contemplating violence from showing up in Washington — but couldn’t arrest them.
Posted inEducation
For CT teachers, Washington riot becomes a teaching tool
David Bosso of Berlin High School was teacher of the year in 2012. After David Bosso saw news of the riot in Washington, D.C., unfold Wednesday, he started thinking about how he would approach the issue with the students in his high school social studies class Thursday. “One of the things we want to do […]
Posted inJustice
‘This is life in this country.’ D.C. Trump riots echo racial violence throughout U.S. history, CT leaders say
The chaos unfolding in Washington is a forcible reminder about white privilege in this country, black leaders say.
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Connecticut officials react to chaos at U.S. Capitol
Elected officials from both parties denounced the rioting in the U.S. Capitol Wednesday.
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Day after pandemic relief: Explaining and complaining
A big stimulus bill takes a lot of explaining.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Gina McCarthy will be Biden’s ‘climate czar.’ What the heck is a climate czar?
In her new role, Connecticut’s former DEP director will coordinate climate action across multiple federal agencies and Congress.
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Connecticut’s Miguel Cardona in the mix for Biden’s education secretary
Connecticut’s education commissioner is under consideration for U.S education secretary. A Connecticut source says the vetting is serious and substantive.
Posted inHealth
Trump plan may set clock ticking on many health rules — setting off alarms
Health providers and consumer advocates fear it would hamstring federal health officials while they seek to control the COVID-19 pandemic.
