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Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan

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Romney, Santorum swap charges in debate


Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, responds to a point made by former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum during a GOP presidential debate Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP/Jae C. Hong
 
Video Primed for a fight, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum swapped accusations about spending and taxes Wednesday night in the 20th and possibly final debate of the roller-coaster race for the Republican presidential nomination.
 
 
 

Obama benefiting from economy news
President Barack Obama is reaping political benefits from the country's brighter economic mood.
 

Newt Gingrich: His anti-media plan Video
As much as former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., despises the mainstream media, they have twice...
 

Arizona finally gets GOP attention Video
Rick Santorum is looking for another upset or two, while Mitt Romney is hoping to keep his leading rival...
 

On the campaign trail: Feb. 22 Video
The latest news from the campaign trail.
 

Poll: Santorum surges, Obama leads GOP
A surging Rick Santorum is running even with Mitt Romney atop the Republican presidential field, but...
 

Rick Santorum: The X Factor Video
Last month, few would have guessed former Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., would be leading the favorite and...
 

On the campaign trail: Feb. 21 Video
The president and GOP candidates try to rally more support.
 

PACs take in more than candidates
An unmistakable dynamic is playing out in the money game among Republican presidential candidates: New...
 

Mitt Romney: He's got the money
Republican Gov. Mitt Romney’s business-like mentality and no-nonsense rapport seem to be striking the...
 
 
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Political News


Group petitions to stop S-Comm launch
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement program known as Secure Communities has created a good bit of controversy, but it…
 

Committee hears edu. financing concerns
The complexities of Connecticut's school funding procedures are taking center stage at a legislative hearing on a sweeping…
 

Add labels to engineered food
Connecticut lawmakers will be looking at legislation requiring genetically engineered foods to be clearly labeled as such.
 

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U.S. Congressional News


Hearing waived for Capitol bomb suspect
A Virginia man charged with plotting a suicide bombing inside the U.S. Capitol has waived his rights to preliminary and…
 

High court torn over lying about medals
The Supreme Court appears to be sharply divided over a law that makes it a crime to lie about having been awarded top military…
 

Fannie, Freddie may get smaller role
The government regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has submitted a plan to Congress that would shrink the mortgage…
 

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White House News


Agency will probe bank overdraft fees
Of all the bank fees that customers love to hate, overdraft charges on checking accounts have to be near the top. The government's…
 

Obama speaks at black history ceremony
President Barack Obama heralded a new national black history museum as "not just a record of tragedy, but a celebration…
 

Obama seeks 28 percent corp. tax rate
President Barack Obama rolled out a corporate tax overhaul plan Wednesday that lowers rates but also eliminates loopholes…
 

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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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