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Posts Tagged ‘CT’

NEW DOGS, OLD TRICKS – Gian-Carlo Peressutti

There’s little doubt that the trajectory of the US economy will determine the political fate of President Obama and the newly resurgent Republican Party. If the GOP majority in Congress is wise, it will remind America of some fundamental policy truths that recent history has proven.
Despite the pronouncements of the Obama Administration, America has learned [...]

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JIM HIMES AND THE SWAMP – John McNicholas

Even though Nancy Pelosi promised to “Drain the Swamp” in the last election, it is clear that Congressman Jim Himes didn’t get her message.   Mr. Himes is currently a member of the powerful Banking Committee that has Congressional oversight with the Banking Industry, the Insurance Industry, Securities and Investments, Real Estate and Credit Companies to [...]

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Of Fiddles and Club – Skip March

Nero had his fiddle and President Obama has his golf club and transformational social agenda. While real problems confront our country we have a President who has demonstrated an inability to adjust beyond his recreational time and policies that have proven to fail time and time again. At the center of these policies are the [...]

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Republican Party is Strong in Connecticut

Criticism of political conventions in recent years is that they are coronations, or that they are completely run and dominated by the party political machine.  The Connecticut GOP State Convention held May 21 and 22 was anything but a coronation. The number of candidates for the major offices and the sheer breadth and depth of [...]

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Local Leadership – GOP View – James Carroll

Apocalyptic.  Most people are there right now. What are we hearing?
“Deficits are out of control everywhere — $12.5 billion and growing in Connecticut alone.”
“States will have to start declaring bankruptcy.”
“One out of every three dollars in the U.S. belongs to the Chinese government.”
I’m not apocalyptic – although things are not good. Americans have [...]

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CT Education Association Endorses Frey

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                    October 26, 2008
CT Education Association Endorses Frey
State Representative John Frey announced today that the Connecticut Education Association (CEA) has endorsed his candidacy for re-election.
“During the past two years, you have consistently proven yourself to be a supporter of public education, its students, and teachers,” said Phil Apruzzese, President of CEA.  “The citizens [...]

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Police and Fire Organizations Endorse John Frey for Re-Election

For Immediate Release                           October 21, 2008
Police and Fire Organizations Endorse John Frey for Re-Election
The Connecticut Council of Police and the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut have both announced their endorsement of State Representative John H. Frey for re-election.
“On behalf of the CT Council of Police Unions, we take pleasure to inform you that [...]

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Rep. John Frey to host CL&P energy efficiency forum at Founders Hall in Ridgefield

State Rep. John Frey (R-Ridgefield) has organized an informational meeting on how to help residents manage their energy costs for Wednesday, October 15 at the Founders Hall, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Northeast Utilities representatives will make a presentation and will be available to answer energy-related questions at the event. Information regarding low-income and other energy assistance [...]

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REP. FREY APPOINTED TO PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION

For Immediate Release: June 10, 2008
REP. FREY APPOINTED TO PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION
WASHINGTON- President George W. Bush yesterday announced his intention to nominate State Rep. John H. Frey to serve on the President’s Commission on White House Fellowships.
The non-partisan Commission is composed of approximately 30 citizens who represent a broad range of backgrounds, interests and professions. [...]

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Governor Rell Announces Additional Key Improvements to Route 7

Governor Rell Announces Additional Key Improvements to Route 7
Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that the Department of Transportation is immediately improving a key section of Route 7 in Ridgefield where the highway transitions from four lanes to two. The Governor also said funding will be available in the fiscal year that begins July 1 [...]

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