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• Foley seeks to build up GOP in state Legislature

  When Republican Tom Foley talks to voters about his candidacy for Connecticut governor, he often makes a pitch for his GOP colleagues running for the General Assembly. Leadership comes from the governor's office. Besides talking about the need... more »

  Susan Haigh, Associated Press 7 hours ago

  parties and movements

• The enduring mystery of who killed Huey P. Long

  "The only premise that I personally believe in, is that no matter what theory that you believe in personally, there exists serious and believable evidence that disputes your theory, as well as all the other theories," said Michael Wynn, a... more »

  ROBERT TRAVIS SCOTT, The Times-Picayune Associated Press1 day ago

  crime | witness | investigation | police

• Foley looks to build up GOP in Conn. Legislature

  (AP) — When Republican Tom Foley talks to voters about his candidacy for Connecticut governor, he often makes a pitch for his GOP colleagues running for the General Assembly. Democrats control the state Senate by a 24-12 margin and the House... more »

  SUSAN HAIGH, AP Political Writer Associated Press1 day ago

  parties and movements | state budget and tax | election

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• Survey shows Kan, Ozawa in close fight for Democratic Party of Japan presidency

  TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and former Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Ichiro Ozawa are neck and neck in the race for party president, according to a Yomiuri Shimbun survey conducted Friday on DPJ lawmakers and others... more »

  Associated Press2 days ago

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  Antiques & Collectibles: Salt was treated with reverence in past centuries

  Collectors who want to put a salt chair on their table must search auctions and shops that sell antique silver. A plate inside the chest says, "Manufactured by Universal Cabinet Company, Chicago, Illinois." What can you tell me about the... more »

  3 days ago

  children | prices | people | retail | patent, copyright and trademark | company information

• A long way still to go

  Tennessee became the 36th and decisive state to ratify the Women's Suffrage amendment on Aug. 18, 1920, and the Connecticut General Assembly voted for ratification soon after on Sept. 14 of that year. With reports of a backlash against the... more »

  3 days ago

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  1st Australian female PM leads party to low point

  Opposition leader Tony Abbott, whose Liberal Party represents the conservative spectrum in Australian politics, needs the support of all three independents to achieve a majority in parliament's lower chamber where parties form government. Anger... more »

  ROD MCGUIRK, Associated Press Writer Associated Press3 days ago

  parties and movements | poll | election | ministers (government)

• Former State Rep From Tolland Arrested After Alleged “Inappropriate” Touching of a School Girl

  Former State Rep From Tolland Arrested After Alleged “Inappropriate” Touching of a School Girl more »

  Ken Dixon 4 days ago

• Former State Rep From Tolland Arrested After Alleged “Inappropriate” Touching of a School Girl

  Former State Rep From Tolland Arrested After Alleged “Inappropriate” Touching of a School Girl more »

  Ken Dixon 4 days ago

• From the Capitol / State Rep. John Hetherington

  The ruling held parts of Connecticut's 2005 campaign finance law to be unconstitutional, including an important provision of the Citizen's Election Program (CEP). The appellate court agreed with a lower court in finding that additional grants to... more »

  4 days ago