Connecticut Politics

Conn. poll shows support for new gun control law


 
While a new Quinnipiac University Poll shows a majority of Connecticut voters support the state's new gun control law, there's doubt whether enough has been done to help prevent another mass school shooting like the one in Newtown.
 
 
 

Belsito to be sworn in as new Conn. state rep.
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill is swearing in the newest member of the Connecticut General Assembly.
 

Honor proposed for Puerto Rico-based Army unit
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has introduced a bill to recognize an Army infantry regiment that was made...
 

Conn. senators still hold out hope for gun bill
Connecticut's two Democratic U.S. senators say they still believe the Senate could take up a slightly...
 

Judge could face removal from bench Video
For the second time in four years, a Connecticut Superior Judge is facing charges before the state's...
 

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Activity Stream

  • Hosed-by-the-system
    Hosed-by-the-system  commented: First of all, the demon here are the damn colleges and their tuitions.........college presidents with over $300,000 yearly salary's, in some cases $400,000 boats and…
     
    Concern over future of student loans
    It could mean thousands of dollars more in interest for college graduates working to pay back their student loans. Rates are set to double if Congress doesn't act quickly…
    Jun 18, 2013 10:48 AM
  • Topgun
    Topgun  commented: The problam with most comments is that the respondents speak either from ignorance or emotion. My son did three combat tours in Iraq and all I will tell that there is no obstacle…
    Improving School Security
    That the General Assembly direct the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee to study the feasibility of a state-wide policy for school security standards.…
    Jun 18, 2013 8:39 AM
  • Topgun
    Topgun  commented: There have been other claims about who flew the first airplane. The critical issue is the fact that the Wright airplane had control surfaces achieved by wing warping…
     
    Controversy over who flew first airplane
    A bill passed in the closing hours of the General Assembly last week is causing a major controversy in the world of aviation.
    Jun 17, 2013 12:48 PM
  • Topgun
    Topgun  commented: I recently spent a week in the Dallas Ft Worth area and Texas is booming with job opportunities, infrastructure improvments,no income tax, and a business…
     
    Gov. Rick Perry comes to Conn. to pitch to businesses
    In what some are saying is the beginning of a campaign for President. Texas Governor Rick Perry is coming to Connecticut next week. Starting Sunday, he visits New York…
    Jun 17, 2013 10:15 AM

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Featured Legislation

Sales Tax On Ammunition.

 
To require firearm owners to maintain liability insurance and establish a sales tax on the sale of ammunition at a rate of fifty per cent.  See also H.B. 5268
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Sales Tax On Ammunition

 
To require firearm owners to maintain liability insurance and establish a sales tax on the sale of ammunition at a rate…
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Increasing the penalty for using firearm, stun gun

 
An Act Increasing The Penalty For Criminal Use Of A Firearm Or Electronic Defense Weapon, to increase the penalty for criminal…
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Improving School Security

 
That the General Assembly direct the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee to study the feasibility of…
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Sequestration explained
 
 

U.S. Congressional News


Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration…
 

IRS worker: No political bias against tea…
WASHINGTON (AP) — An Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican said the close scrutiny…
 

Intel chief: NSA foiled dozens of terrorist…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said Tuesday lawmakers "know there are dozens" of terrorist…
 

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Restocking Obama's cabinet
 
 

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Ladies First: FLOTUS heckled by protester
She’s known to many for her style and upbeat attitude, but first lady Michelle Obama is quick to admit she doesn’t take…
 

What the Veep? If bullets were chocolate
A 7-year-old boy from Milwaukee is making a stand against gun violence, and has taken his plan straight to the top. See…
 

Social Status: Printable pistols
A University of Texas law student has made history and headlines recently by successfully firing the world’s first 3-D…
 

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White House News


Obama in Berlin: "Our work is not yet done"
BERLIN (AP) — President Barack Obama is challenging Americans and Europeans not to become complacent even though the Cold…
 

Obama renews call for nuclear reductions
President Barack Obama is calling for a one-third reduction of the world's nuclear stockpiles.
 

Obama's Berlin speech: History raises the…
BERLIN (AP) — Five years and 50 years. As President Barack Obama revisits Berlin, he can't escape those anniversaries…
 

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Connecticut (change)

 
Connecticut has 169 cities and towns, which serve as the fundamental local political subdivision of the state. Connecticut is the 5th of the original thirteen United States.
 
Offices & Officials

Governor: Dan Malloy
Lieutenant Governor: Nancy Wyman
Attorney General: George Jepsen
State Treasurer: Denise L. Nappier

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Federal Budget News

Budget office view boosts Senate immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum... more »

 

Boehner protests Obama veto threats on budget
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker John Boehner says the White House's veto threats against... more »

 

Hagel tours new Navy combat vessel
SINGAPORE (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel toured the U.S. Navy's new small combat... more »

 

Tax overhaul: IRS scandal could lead to changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups... more »

 

House backs variable rate student loans
WASHINGTON (AP) — House lawmakers on Thursday approved legislation that links student loan... more »