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A son murdered, a hard lesson on the use of the death penalty
February 19, 2012
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As days grow short, the dying deserve chance to be near home
February 19, 2012
Facing the end of one's life is one of the most difficult times for individuals and their families; a time when there may be fear, sorrow, and confusion. We are fortunate in Connecticut to have the choice of hospice care available within every...
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Worth fighting for ... Our region must aggressively confront the jobs challenge
February 12, 2012
I was recently looking at a business website and saw a headline that grabbed my attention. It said: "Nine U.S. Cities Nearly Destroyed by the Recession." Although I anticipated that the list would include places like Flint, Michigan and Reno,...
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NL Main Street meets challenge in difficult times
February 5, 2012
New London is on the brink of unprecedented opportunity. Yes, that's right! In the midst of a devastating economic crisis and record unemployment, New London and other towns and cities in Connecticut are faced with opportunities that can improve...
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All wet: Day is wrong to back power grab for water control
February 5, 2012
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Sunday sales law would kill our small package stores
February 5, 2012
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Q&A with Governor Malloy
January 29, 2012
On Jan. 19, Connecticut
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy sat down with The Day's
editorial board to discuss a wide range of issues.
This transcript is excerpted from that hour-long meeting.
Q:...
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Envision a cruise ship capsizing in Arctic seas
January 22, 2012
The tragic loss of the Italian-flag cruise ship Costa Concordia in the Tuscan waters off Italy's Isola del Giglio on Jan. 13 provides a sobering warning to planners charged with preparing for the coming arrival of similar cruise ships off the...
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New London's treasure
January 22, 2012
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N. Stonington needs the facts on its schools
January 22, 2012
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State budget chief says GAAP is here
January 22, 2012
Just over one year ago, in his first act following inauguration, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed Executive Order Number 1 directing the state to implement Generally-Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP. Today, I am pleased to report that GAAP is...
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We should at least make Big Money transparent
January 20, 2012
The funding of American politics is entering a new era - the likes we have never seen before. How did we get here? Two years ago this week, the Supreme Court paved the way for a radical change in how political campaigns operate, opening the door...
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New London's big mistake
January 15, 2012
I told you so.
I submit this tactless indictment in response to the ongoing chaos of government in New London. Prior to, during, and following my service as city councilor I warned against the charter amendment repeatedly proposed to...
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TILT: Is it time to end special treatment for tribes?
January 15, 2012
Education was supposed to be the main focus of the forthcoming session of the General Assembly, but as Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's new concern suggests, maybe the focus should shift to Internet gambling, now that the U.S. Justice Department has...
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Meeting tomorrow's water needs
January 8, 2012
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SCCOG) is responding to the region's needs for additional potable water supplies by actively moving forward with an effective results-oriented plan. The existing drinking water supply systems...
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Three Kings Days past recalled in wise words
January 6, 2012
I grew up in a world without Santa, which doesn't mean that there were no presents at Christmastime - just that one had to wait until Three Kings Day on Jan. 6. Patience was not plentiful among us children during that long wait, and a common...
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Allowing victims to conceal arrest info a dangerous step
January 2, 2012
Does the state Constitution's so-called victims' rights amendment require concealing the sworn statements submitted to judges by police officers to justify arrests?
The state Supreme Court may answer that question in a case involving the...
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Art has the power to transform a city
December 25, 2011
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Reverse decision that sold-out democracy
The U.S. Supreme Court should seize the opportunity to reverse its...
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State GOP leaders doing their job
Given that their Democratic Party has solid control of both legislative...
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Story of student's actions warmed heart
Public schools need reform, not money
The Connecticut Education Association is now spending our tax dollars,...
The education of Mayor Finizio
After seeing the City Council refuse to fund a series of labor deals he...
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CBIA policy wonk sees positive change
Joseph F. Brennan, senior vice president for public policy at the...
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