Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:21:16 -0400 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:21:16 -0400 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Chris-Donovan-151467105.html Tue, 15 May 2012 08:39:31 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/chris+donovan_722_406.jpg
Donovan, the favored candidate going into Monday night's convention in Waterbury, won 216 of the 337 delegates. He needed 169. But his two chief rivals each won enough support to participate in the

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It looks like the world is going to have to wait a bit longer for Rod Blagojevich's version of why he deserves a new trial. The former Illinois governor was convicted in 2011 of 17 counts of corruption...

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Convicted former Illinois congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. would like to serve prison time ahead of his also-convicted spouse, Sandi Jackson, court filings show. Paperwork also reveals that the former...]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:13:34 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/188*120/corn5.jpg
For the Connecticut rules on genetically modified foods to take effect, lawmakers in neighboring states will need to pass similar rules.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:39:46 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Nancy-Pelosi-San-Diego-NSA.jpg
In San Diego Monday, U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi — asked about the leak of details of a National Security Agency data surveillance program — said she will call for full empowerment of the Privacy and Civil...]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:49:19 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/Richard+Blumenthal+December+2012.jpg
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal wants the children’s media network Nickelodeon to drop junk food ads. On Monday, Sen. Blumenthal and Jennifer Harris, of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, held a morning...

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The current minimum wage in Connecticut is $8.25.

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The Senate has approved the state budget by a vote of 19-17 and now the budget will move forward to Gov. Malloy's office.]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:12:16 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/180*120/budgetwebpic00000001.jpg
By a 19-17 vote, the State Senate approves the two year $37.6 Billion budget.]]> Thu, 30 May 2013 07:33:27 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/cash-generic-722x406.jpg
The current minimum wage in Connecticut is $8.25.

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After a heated debate that extended through the night, members of the Connecticut Senate approved legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses, register their vehicles...

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Safety is at the heart of the proposal.

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For the next week, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut plans to live on the equivalent of a food stamp budget to understand what it means to live on a food budget of $4.80 per day. Murphy said he...

]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Torrington-Mayor-Ryan-Bingham-Wont-Seek-Reelection-208151291.html Mon, 20 May 2013 12:52:37 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/ryan+bingham_722.jpg
Torrington mayor Ryan Bingham announced Monday that he will not seek a fourth term in office.

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/NATL-WATCH-Obama-Speaks-on-IRS-Scandal-207611661.html Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:23 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/obama92.JPG
President Barack Obama is delivering a statement on the growing IRS scandal.

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The mayor's chief of staff will also be reimbursing the city more than $400.

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Mark Zuckerberg has clicked "Like" on the Keystone XL Pipeline — and now his timeline is going to be chock-full of angry. The Facebook founder and CEO recently started a political advocacy group called FWD.us —...

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Frisbee teams say they are being forced off fields near the White House. The National Park Service says it's part of a beautification effort to restore the Ellipse. The teams are seeking the help...

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The current minimum wage in Connecticut is $8.25.

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Residents poured out onto the streets of Boston and broke out in song after the capture of the second suspect in the marathon bombings. This happened on Hemenway Street which borders the...

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The uncle of the suspects accused of Monday's Boston Marathon Explosions speaks. From NBC Washington.

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The uncle of two young men suspected of planting two bombs at the Boston Marathon urged his nephews to turn themselves in during an emotional interview outside his Maryland home.

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Surveillance video released by the FBI shows two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI at 800-CALL-FBI.

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The owner of Charles Street Supply Co. in Boston had to make a difficult decision on whether to reopen the day after the bombings. He did, and people who want to show patriotism are buying all of...

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]]> http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/politics/Letter-Addressed-to-Senator-Tests-Positive-for-Ricin-203297461.html Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:32:47 -0400 http://media.nbcconnecticut.com/images/213*120/AP964249938122.jpg
A letter addressed to a U.S. senator from Mississippi has tested positive for the dangerous poison ricin, the FBI said Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Tuesday evening that the toxin was sent to...

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