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GOP Big Winners

 
Nov 4 2009

Republican officials claimed victory in Tuesday's municipal elections in Connecticut, picking up seats in Stamford and Norwich while holding onto some in Democratic-heavy towns. "To say we are overwhelmed and humbled by this result across the state is an understatement," State Republican Chairman Chris Healy told The ... More »

 

Critics “Jump The Shark” Over Linda McMahon’s Film Tax Credits

 
Oct 30 2009

I’d like to think I know a little bit about the state’s still fairly new film and television production tax credits. Stamford’s the home of the Connecticut Film Center, whose founder, Kevin Segalla, helped lawmakers mastermind the legislation three years ago; the tax credits have drawn several ... More »

 

Dodd’s Card Trick

 
Oct 29 2009

A new price control to clean up after the previous one. Senate Banking Chairman Chris Dodd has been hearing from constituents upset because banks have been raising the interest rates on their credit cards. This week Mr. Dodd decided to do something about it. He proposed a ... More »

 

Countrywide Inquiry Broadens

 
Oct 27 2009

A wide ranging congressional investigation into Countrywide Financial will dig into how the mortgage giant went about picking government officials to offer its VIP program, according to aides involved with the inquiry. Thanks to an agreement between Republicans and Democrats reached late Friday night, any name of ... More »

 

Big Mo’ Boosts Goodwin College And Riverfront Recapture’s Work

 
Oct 27 2009

More than 300 guests enjoyed the Big Mo' (as in momentum) Saturday night at Goodwin College in East Hartford. Riverfront Recapture's annual fundraiser — with the theme of "Big Thinking" — recognized the many accomplishments of Riverfront Recapture and Goodwin College. "This is a great event," said ... More »