Linda's Blog

Washington Was Wrong

 
Feb 18 2010

More than 2.8 million Americans have lost their jobs since the failed $862 billion economic stimulus package was enacted. Even by the Administration's own estimates, unemployment will remain around ten percent for the next year. Washington thought it could fix our economy by expanding government, driving ... More »

 

Lincoln Day Dinner in Harwinton

 
Feb 15 2010

Friday night, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Harwinton Republican Town Committee's Lincoln Day Dinner. Yes, it was the birthday of our 16th President, but it was also a day to celebrate and honor President Lincoln's courageous leadership. Abraham Lincoln guided our country through ... More »

 

Jobs Bill Being Crafted Behind Closed Doors

 
Feb 5 2010

Yesterday, we learned that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is moving forward with a Monday vote on a jobs bill that he has not yet released to the public. Rather than revealing the details of this new bill, it is being crafted behind closed doors, where ... More »

 

NEW CANCER CENTER

 
Feb 3 2010

New Cancer Center Last weekend, I had the pleasure of touring St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. I saw the new cancer treatment center, named the Elizabeth Pfriem SWIM Center for Cancer Care. The center is four stories tall, 125,000 square feet, and it officially opened to ... More »

 

NO TERROR TRIALS IN CONNECTICUT

 
Feb 2 2010

It is now being reported that the terror trials of Khalid Sheik Mohammed and other 9/11 conspirators could be moved to New Haven. This cannot happen. I strongly oppose holding the 9/11 terror trials in New Haven.  This is not only a potentially grave security threat that ... More »