http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:24:07 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:05:20 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d20-CT-Gov-Rells-nonreelection-may-be-best-decision-by-a-Republican-this-year?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner This month, the most popular governor in the history of Connecticut, Jodi Rell, announced that she would forgo another term in office in the hyped 2010 elections. After much “soul searching” and such, Rell determined it was “ti... politics voters elections democrat republican jodi rell unemployment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:05:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d20-CT-Gov-Rells-nonreelection-may-be-best-decision-by-a-Republican-this-year?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d19-CT-rise-in-unemployment-to-benefit-many-in-the-state?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Connecticut’s Department of Labor announced Thursday that the state’s unemployment rate has risen from 8.4% in September to 8.8% for the month of October. This jump summits Connecticut into the federal government’s classificati... unemployment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:05:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d19-CT-rise-in-unemployment-to-benefit-many-in-the-state?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d18-CT-GOP-chairman-urges-Caligiuri-to-change-races?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Chris Healy, the chairman of the Connecticut Republicans, asked state Senator Sam Caligiuri to switch his political aspirations, advising him to challenge U.S. Representative Chris Murphy for the 5th Congressional district, rather than making a ru... politics elections democrat republican jodi rell Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:38:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d18-CT-GOP-chairman-urges-Caligiuri-to-change-races?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d15-GOP-recommends-Republican-for-vacant-Killingly-Board-of-Ed-seat?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Killingly’s Republican Town Committee announced that it will convene Monday to recommend its choice of candidate to fill the vacant school board seat following the death of Dr. Lavius Robinson. However, state statutes strictly allow only t... politics elections democrat republican Killingly Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:23:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d15-GOP-recommends-Republican-for-vacant-Killingly-Board-of-Ed-seat?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d14-RI-Governor-considering-creating-Domestic-Partnerships-not-Gay-Marriage?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Rhode Island Republican Governor Don Carcieri, who has strictly opposed approval of gay marriage or civil unions in his New England state, has slowly softened his stance, saying that he may back the notion of domestic partnerships between homosexu... republican Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:06:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d14-RI-Governor-considering-creating-Domestic-Partnerships-not-Gay-Marriage?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Killingly-recount-determines-two-members-of-Town-Council?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner In a flashback to infamous elections of recent past, the Killingly Town Council demanded a hand recount to determine the victors and final two seats up for grabs on the Town Council from Districts 1 and 5. Tammy Wakefield, the lone non-incumbent... voters elections democrat republican Killingly Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:32:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Killingly-recount-determines-two-members-of-Town-Council?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d7-CT-Gov-Rell-considers-closure-of-Connecticut-prison?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Connecticut’s drowning deficit has caused Governor Jodi Rell to demand that correction officials take three weeks to determine which of the state’s prisons should close to save a few bucks. Rell had previously been able to avoid thi... politics democrat republican jodi rell Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:56:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d7-CT-Gov-Rell-considers-closure-of-Connecticut-prison?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Republican-power-shift-after-Tuesdays-municipal-elections?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner The Connecticut Republicans claimed extensive ground on the dominant Democrats in Tuesday’s municipal elections and are hoping to use the momentum in the much-anticipated 2010 election season, which will determine the candidates to occupy se... politics voters elections democrat republican Senator Christopher Dodd Senator Joseph Lieberman Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:03:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Republican-power-shift-after-Tuesdays-municipal-elections?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Ned-Lamont-expresses-intentions-to-run-for-governor-of-CT?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Ned Lamont, who overthrew Joseph Lieberman for the Democratic Party’s primary nomination in the 2006 U.S. Senatorial race, which drove Lieberman to become an Independent candidate in order to regain his seat, announced that he has formed an ... politics voters elections democrat jodi rell unemployment Senator Joseph Lieberman Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:38:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Ned-Lamont-expresses-intentions-to-run-for-governor-of-CT?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d3-CT-Sales-Tax-cut-likely-to-be-a-notion-of-the-past?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner The only break afforded to the residents of Connecticut included in the state’s budget plan may not happen at all. The bloating budget deficit now may force Connecticut lawmakers to abandon the plan which would reduce the state’s sal... politics democrat republican legislation jodi rell unemployment Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:37:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d3-CT-Sales-Tax-cut-likely-to-be-a-notion-of-the-past?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d2-CT-Democrats-file-federal-complaint-against-Republican-McMahon?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Nancy DiNardo, the chairwoman of the Connecticut Democrats, filed a federal elections complaint against former chief executive officer of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and current Republican candidate for Senate, Linda McMahon. The compla... politics elections democrat republican Senator Christopher Dodd Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:31:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d2-CT-Democrats-file-federal-complaint-against-Republican-McMahon?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d1-President-Obamas-stimulus-plan-still-not-reaching-several-industries?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Eastern Connecticut once was the Mecca of the textile industry, with active and occupied mills and factories on nearly every street corner that came to define the town. Thousands of western European immigrants traveled just to the area for the cer... politics bailout barack obama unemployment Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:45:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m11d1-President-Obamas-stimulus-plan-still-not-reaching-several-industries?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d31-CT-Sen-Joe-Lieberman-campaigning-for-Republicans-in-2010?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Senator Joseph Lieberman (I-CT) announced Friday that he will be campaigning for Republicans during the reelection season in 2010, despite the obvious fact that he is an Independent candidate who happens to caucus with the Democrats. Previously,... politics voters elections democrat republican legislation barack obama health care Senator Christopher Dodd Senator Joseph Lieberman Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:17:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d31-CT-Sen-Joe-Lieberman-campaigning-for-Republicans-in-2010?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d30-2-million-registered-Connecticut-voters-to-vote-Tuesday-in-municipal-elections?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner According to Connecticut Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz, just about 2 million residents are registered to vote in Tuesday’s much anticipated municipal elections. In 162 of state’s 169 cities and towns, polls will be open from 6 ... politics voters elections democrat republican Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:31:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d30-2-million-registered-Connecticut-voters-to-vote-Tuesday-in-municipal-elections?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Killingly-voters-to-consider-drastic-changes-to-Town-Council?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner In November, Killingly residents will be faced with four proposed amendments to change the Town Charter on their ballots. The town voted two of the proposed amendments down just three years ago; one that would grammatically corrected the Town Ch... politics voters elections democrat republican legislation Killingly Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:06:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Killingly-voters-to-consider-drastic-changes-to-Town-Council?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Obama-Dodd-face-supporters-protestors-in-pricey-Connecticut-fundraiser?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Appearing at a fundraiser for the benefit of embattled Senator Christopher Dodd, President Barack Obama commended Dodd for his work on national health care and credit card reform. Obama said of Dodd; “There are few leaders that have been a... politics elections democrat bailout barack obama health care Senator Christopher Dodd Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:44:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Obama-Dodd-face-supporters-protestors-in-pricey-Connecticut-fundraiser?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d23-McMahon-Steps-into-Simmons-Territory-with-Second-Visit-to-Eastern-Connecticut?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Linda McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment and current Republican candidate Senator Christopher Dodd’s seat, will be in attendance at the River Ridge golf course in Griswold, Sunday, for a fundraiser to benefit of the Rep... politics elections republican Senator Christopher Dodd Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:52:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d23-McMahon-Steps-into-Simmons-Territory-with-Second-Visit-to-Eastern-Connecticut?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Gov-Rell-Plans-New-Deficit-Plan-after-CT-Revenue-Plummets?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Governor Jodi Rell has stated that she will be preparing a new fiscal plan for Connecticut after receiving a report that the state is already $388.5 million in deficit in the current fiscal year. According to the report, state revenues from the ... casinos smokers jodi rell Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:51:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Gov-Rell-Plans-New-Deficit-Plan-after-CT-Revenue-Plummets?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Candidates-for-Killingly-Town-Council-All-Five-Districts?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Local elections will take place across Eastern Connecticut on November 3, so in order for citizens to be properly informed about who is running for office in the five districts of Killingly, here is a detailed account of each politicians political... politics voters elections democrat republican Killingly Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:07:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Candidates-for-Killingly-Town-Council-All-Five-Districts?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Dodd-Criticized-for-Crafting-National-Healthcare-Reform-Behind-Closed-Doors?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT) has publicly rebuffed criticism from Republicans that Democrats are exclusively constructing the national healthcare bill “behind closed doors”. Dodd told reporters Friday in the state’s capitol... politics democrat republican legislation health care Senator Christopher Dodd Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:56:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10326-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Dodd-Criticized-for-Crafting-National-Healthcare-Reform-Behind-Closed-Doors?cid=exrss-Windham-County-Liberal-Examiner