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Anthrax Vaccine Safety Complaints Part Of Ivins Case Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A few months before he was targeted in the deadly 2001 anthrax attacks, then-Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle sent a letter to Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld questioning whether the anthrax vaccine the military was giving soldiers was unsafe.

McCain Veering Onto The Low Road Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Barack Obama is "The One."

Report: Iraq Profits From Oil Surge Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
But U.S. Still Shoulders Reconstruction Cost, GAO Says

Iraq has benefited handsomely from this year's surge in oil prices and is well positioned financially to shoulder a greater share of its own economic and security needs, the U.S. government's accounting watchdog concluded in a report released Tuesday.

Gun-Control Groups Fear Top Activist Was NRA Spy Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A gun-control activist who championed the cause for more than a decade and served on the boards of two anti-violence groups is suspected of working as a paid spy for the National Rifle Association, and now those organizations are expelling her and sweeping their offices for bugs.

Obama, McCain Return To Core Campaign Themes Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Barack Obama and John McCain used an ongoing debate about energy policy to tack back to core themes of their campaigns Tuesday.

U.S. Invites Illegal Immigrants To Turn Themselves In Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Wanted: illegal immigrants with clean records who have ignored court orders to leave the country. Immigration officials are standing by to help you leave the country. No jail. No joke.

'The Only Problem Is That My Feet Hurt' Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Last Survivor Of Mountain Disaster Reaches Base Camp

The last survivor of the deadliest mountaineering disaster to hit K2 limped into base camp with frostbitten feet Tuesday, but thick clouds threatened to keep him on the mountain for at least another night.

Pakistani Woman Charged In Shooting In Afghanistan Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
An MIT-educated Pakistani woman linked to al-Qaida appeared in federal court Tuesday to face charges that she tried to kill U.S. employees in a gunfight in Afghanistan after police said they discovered suspicious documents about explosives and landmarks in her handbag.

White House Denies Claims Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
New Book Says Officials Crafted Iraq WMD Ruse

The Bush administration joined former top CIA officials in denouncing a new book's assertion that White House officials ordered the forgery of Iraqi documents to suggest a link between Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and the lead hijacker in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Familiar Friends: South Korean Scientists Clone Woman's Dog Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Bernann McKinney says her beloved pit bull, Booger, saved her life when another dog attacked her, then learned to push her wheelchair while she recovered from a severe hand injury and nerve damage.

Abe Giles Goes Back To What He Knows: Politics Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Abraham L. Giles -- from Georgia, of Hartford -- is on the ballot for state representative for the first time in 20 years. He's running to represent the 5th District, which includes both ends of Hartford's economic spectrum -- the moneyed downtown business district and the impoverished North End.

Bike Shops See Boom Amid Rising Consumer Costs Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
They're peddling as fast as they can over at the bicycle shop.

CVH Patient Sues Middletown, Mayor Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
After one failed and one stalled attempt to win temporary leave from Connecticut Valley Hospital, psychiatric patient David Messenger is suing the city, the mayor, and the hospital's chief executive officer over their efforts to block him.

Remains Found In Vietnam Could Be Waterford Pilot's Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The remains of Capt. Arnold "Dusty" Holm, a Waterford Army pilot shot down in a Vietnam battle 36 years ago, might be among a handful of human bone fragments recovered in a U.S. military excavation recently completed near Hue City.

Suspect In Trinity Beating Pleads Not Guilty Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A suspect in an attack May 5 on a Trinity College freshman, who police say was lured to an off-campus apartment complex where he was beaten, robbed and shot, pleaded not guilty in Superior Court in Hartford Tuesday.

Farmington Historic Commission Approves St. Patrick's Expansion Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Tuesday afternoon was looking as if it might present another defeat for St. Patrick's Church.

2 Hearings Set On Rocky Hill School Renovation Referendum Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The town council has scheduled two public hearings this month to give residents a chance to comment on which referendum questions should be included on a Nov. 4 ballot to upgrade and renovate the town's public schools.

Man Agrees To Plea For 'Degrading' MySpace Page Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A city man who made a sexually explicit MySpace page targeting his brother's friend because of perceived snubs by her received a suspended one-year jail sentence Tuesday and was restricted in his use of computers during his year-long probation.

East Hartford Getting $6.9 Million For Road Projects Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The town will receive $6.9 million from the state and the federal government for roadwork on sections of Burnside Avenue and Governor Street.

Nader To Appear On Conn. Presidential Ballot Wed, 6 Aug 2008 14:18:00 -0400
Ralph Nader will appear as a candidate on Connecticut's presidential ballot this November. The Winsted resident's campaign has submitted nearly 17,000 signatures to the Secretary of the State's Office, more than twice the number needed under state law to qualify as a presidential contender in his home state.

Uneasy Balancing Act Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Environmental Concerns Amid A Burgeoning Economy

From the serious to the sublime, Westerners tend to look at China and see only bits and pieces of history and lots of mystery. In time for the start of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, we are spending the week looking at this home of some 1.3 billion people — how they live, eat and play.

A Cultural Revolution On TV In China Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
From the serious to the sublime, Westerners tend to look at China and see only bits and pieces of history and lots of mystery. In time for the start of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, we are spending the week looking at this home of some 1.3 billion people — how they live, eat and play.

Children Notice Uncomfortable Differences Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Q: My 3-year-old daughter is suddenly acting afraid of our elderly neighbor who has been a constant presence in her life since day one. Admittedly, he has had numerous surgeries on his face for skin cancers, and his features are a bit intimidating, but she was warm and cuddly with him until a few weeks ago. He loves her like a granddaughter and is heartbroken. (There have been no unsupervised visits, so nothing inappropriate has happened.)

'Pet-Fresh' Scent Passes Field Test Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
What it is: Tiny packets of crystallized Arm & Hammer baking soda infused with a pet-safe "pet-fresh" scent. You dump the contents into your (bagged or bagless) vacuum cleaner before using. It's supposed to eliminate odors and "neutralize" odor-bearing chemicals — something especially useful if you live with wall-to-wall pet hair. The baking soda is crystallized, so it won't seep out of your vacuum.

The Law Is The Law Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
For some reason, political people too often don't take campaign financing laws seriously. Two recent cases in Connecticut in which the boom was lowered on lawbreakers show why they should.

DCF Needs Urgency Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Maybe the death of 7-month-old Michael Brown could have been avoided had the state Department of Children and Families more aggressively tackled problems highlighted by a report on the agency five years ago. We'll never know.

Gays In The Military Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Early in his administration, Bill Clinton, who proved to be the nation's first openly gay-friendly president, wanted to overturn the ban on homosexuals serving in the military. He was right. Repealing the ban was long overdue. But Mr. Clinton was met by a wall of opposition, much of it from the armed forces' hidebound establishment and its friends in Congress.

A Dangerous Direction Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Money Being Diverted From Bridge Repair To Build Roads

A year ago America saw the horror of Minnesota's I-35W bridge collapse, which sent drivers tumbling to their deaths into the Mississippi River. As we mark the anniversary of this tragedy, it is important to understand its systematic causes to avoid similar disasters.

Returning Vets: Call To Arms For Social Workers Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Those outside the profession may not have noticed when the Council for Social Work Education appointed a national panel to look into how schools can better prepare students to serve the needs of returning soldiers.

Hate The Ideas, Not The Man Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
I haven't read Robert Novak's column in 10 years.

Wakefield, Lively Offense Lead Red Sox Past Royals Wed, 6 Aug 2008 23:20:00 -0400
For the past two nights at Kauffman Stadium, the Red Sox finally put on the kind of offensive display needed for the final seven weeks of the season. For the first time this season, the Red Sox scored at least eight runs in consecutive games, beating the Royals 8-2 for the second straight night.

Ponson, Yankees Beat Rangers Wed, 6 Aug 2008 23:41:00 -0400
Jason Giambi homered, Sidney Ponson beat his former Texas teammates and Mariano Rivera returned from an aching back to save New York's 5-3 win over the Rangers on Wednesday night.

Frazer, Not Lorenzen, Works With UConn's First Team Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400

In no way, shape or form did Randy Edsall say there was a quarterback controversy, but the coach seemed serious about getting the best effort out of every player, especially those who think their jobs are sewn up. UConn Football Blog | Video Views Blog Who will be UConn's starting quarterback? Poll

Pride In China Shows Among Local Athletes Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Four athletes of Chinese descent with Connecticut ties were asked to weigh in with their thoughts on the Beijing Olympics and how the Games will affect China.

Ex-Yankee Karstens Nearly Perfect In Pirates' Win Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:07:00 -0400
Jeff Karstens has given the Pittsburgh Pirates a perfect start.

Lomong to carry the flag for US at opening ceremonies Wed, 6 Aug 2008 11:31:00 -0400
DALIAN, China (AP) _ Eight years ago, Lopez Lomong didn't even have a country. Now he'll be carrying the flag for his adopted nation, leading the U.S. Olympic team at opening ceremonies Friday night.

US women's soccer falls to Norway in Olympic opener Wed, 6 Aug 2008 21:42:00 -0400
QINHUANGDAO, China (AP) _ Norway jumped on the United States from the opening whistle, getting two goals in the first four minutes Wednesday to beat the U.S. women's soccer team 2-0 at the Beijing Olympics.

Yankees Lose To Rangers Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
There were no devastating injuries for the Yankees Tuesday night. Just another disappointing loss.

Bay Has 4 Hits As Red Sox Beat Royals Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
He hasn't even been with the Red Sox a full week, but already Jason Bay has become one of the guys. Tuesday night, he became one with a pie.

Patriots Open Exhibition Thursday Vs. Ravens Wed, 6 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Patriots open the exhibition season Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium, a game that will begin auditions for the few contested spots on the team's 53-man roster.

China's Economy Shows Signs Of Weakening Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
As the Olympics open, China's booming economy, a bright spot amid global gloom, is weakening in areas ranging from clothing exports to auto sales to manufacturing.

State Regulators Shut Out Bill Collector Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State banking regulators have shut down the Connecticut operations of Cornerstone Credit Corp. and may fine the collection agency, saying it is unlicensed and failed to forward some consumers' payments properly to creditors.

Connecticut Sues Countrywide; Calls Lender 'Unscrupulous' Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Connecticut became the fourth state to sue Countrywide Financial Corp. on Wednesday, alleging that the giant mortgage lender broke state banking and consumer laws by making loans home buyers couldn't afford and by other "oppressive, unethical, immoral and unscrupulous" practices.

CNG Told To Give Customers Credits Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Connecticut Natural Gas customers will receive credits of up to $9.25 on their monthly bills beginning this month, a refund ordered because the utility earned at least $15.5 million more than allowed by state regulators.

Gerber Cutting Connecticut Workforce By 80 Jobs Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gerber Scientific Inc. cut more than 10 percent of its 700 Connecticut workers this week, part of a reduction of its global workforce, the maker of automated manufacturing equipment said Wednesday.

Bidding Starts Anew On $35 Billion Air Force Tanker Deal Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The Pentagon opened a second round of bidding Wednesday for a $35 billion Air Force tanker contract after an error-plagued first attempt that featured bitter competition between Northrop Grumman Corp. and Boeing Co.

CL & P Rate Request Denied Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
State Regulators Rule The Utility Cannot Recoup Costs Of A Billing Error

State regulators rejected Connecticut Light & Power's request Wednesday to raise electric rates to recover the costs of fixing a computer glitch that resulted in nearly 2,400 unsent bills.

Know When To Replace Your Financial Adviser Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
T elephone calls began flooding in to financial planners early last month as the pain of June 30 account statements hit home.

Marsh & McLennan Shares Rise As Profits Top Estimates Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Shares of Marsh & McLennan Cos., the No. 2 insurance broker, rose in trading Wednesday after quarterly profits beat analysts' estimates on higher revenue and the company announced more job cuts.

Hedge-Fund Swindler 'Shaky;' Plea Hearing Postponed Thu, 7 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Just as he was about to admit in court Wednesday that he had faked his suicide to avoid going to prison, hedge-fund swindler Samuel Israel III told the judge that treatment for his addiction to painkillers had affected his ability to think clearly.

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