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Waste not, want not pays off

2012-02-09T23:48:15-04:00

Before 1980 Connecticut residents out for a roadside stroll often waded through a sea of cans and bottles tossed thoughtlessly by motorists either too lazy or too stupid to dispose of their refuse...
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Don't force beliefs on the non-believers

Carol Young Westerly — 2012-02-09T16:26:57-04:00

A recent letter writer - "Atheist needs lesson in Christian belief" (Feb. 3) - seems to think he knows the reasons for...
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Some talk is cheap, but Malloy's isn't

By CHRIS POWELL By CHRIS POWELL — 2012-02-09T16:20:37-04:00

Addressing the General Assembly at the start of its 2012 session this week, Governor Malloy credited himself with far more than he has accomplished - getting state spending under control and...
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Become informed, stop watching Fox

Thomas M. Moriarty Niantic — 2012-02-09T16:20:21-04:00

A Feb. 5 letter invited "dutiful Democrat voters" to "bite the bullet" and become more informed by listening to Rush Limbaugh and/or reading Investor's Business Daily or the National Review. I'll...
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Blacked-robed gods invite secular chaos

Wyatt Kopp Gales Ferry — 2012-02-09T16:20:19-04:00

It is sad to learn of Jessica Ahlquist's lawsuit to have prayer removed from her Rhode Island auditorium ("Rhode Island city enraged," Jan. 27). When I attended school in Groton, in the early...
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Pipeline would create the wrong type of jobs

Mark S. Bromley Norwich — 2012-02-09T16:20:16-04:00

It is embarrassing to read or hear about losses of potential American jobs because of President Obama's rejection of the proposed Keystone Pipeline. Doesn't he realize all the jobs that will be...
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Mayor's ill-informed water comment insulting

2012-02-09T16:20:10-04:00

In his State of the City address, New London Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio stated that New London has neglected its streets and water infrastructure for years. While I cannot speak to the roads, I...
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Fiscal honesty key to governor's vision

2012-02-09T00:02:11-04:00

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy opened the legislative session with an inspiring speech calling for an "economic revival" in the state, a revival that is built on making Connecticut a world leader in...
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Obama as extravagant as other presidents

Richard Vittorioso Preston — 2012-02-08T17:57:25-04:00

In response to the Feb. 2 letter, "How can Obamas know middle class," the writer cites the following reasons that the...
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Criteria changes are needed to save base

Mick O'Beirne Mystic — 2012-02-08T17:56:05-04:00

Interesting Day article, "Potential base closings put local coalition back on alert," (Jan. 31). Various sources...
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