Congress's conundrum: Investigate or legislate?
Every week that Congress is in session, The Washington Post's Ed O'Keefe previews what's expected to happen in the House and Senate: ...
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Though a minority, Democrats prevail on school funds
By Dave Montgomery From Day One of the 2013 Legislature, outnumbered Democrats repeatedly committed themselves to an overarching goal: restoring ...
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Climate change demands our best instincts
It was inspiring, and illuminating, to see on image on TV of people rushing toward the explosion at the Boston Marathon to help the injured.
Is nuclear winter coming to the Senate this summer?
It seems the Senate could have a really hot summer. Majority leader Harry Reid (D-NV) has reportedly threatened to “go nuclear” this July—meaning ...
Democrats Seeking Potential Candidates
Follow Your Town News On The Courant's Windsor Facebook Page The Windsor Democratic Town Committee is seeking registered democrats interested in ...
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It’s.The.Law
Last Thursday, Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) started a Twitter prairie fire with his call for people to describe #ObamacareInThreeWords.
Late Night Open Thread: Good News for Democrats, 2016
The Washington Post, in its role as the industry paper of a company town where the product is national politics, takes five pages to highlight four ...
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Later Night Open Thread: Good News for Democrats in 2016 – GOP Edition
My current assumption about the 2016 GOP primary is that, barring an act of the Trickster God, its end stage will devolve into an epic battle between ...
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2 Democrats hope to unseat Fitzpatrick
A pair of Democrats will square off in the spring primary for the chance to unseat incumbent 8th District Congressman Mike ...
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Column: Dustups have government's role in common
WASHINGTON — A big brother you can trust to keep you safe, give you a hand and do right by you? Or a big brother who snoops, lies and bullies you in ...
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