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Gun Hearing Shaping Up to Be Showdown

Organizations and individuals on both sides of the gun control debate are rallying to have…

Government January 28, 2013 at 05:29 pm

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Local Gun Manufacturer Says it Intends to Leave Connecticut

Bristol-based PTR Industries, which makes a semi-automatic rifle, said the recent passage of…

Business April 10, 2013 at 10:54 pm

Expanded Background Checks Fail in Senate

Despite calls from some Sandy Hook victims' families, the U.S. Senate voted down a…

Top News April 17, 2013 at 06:31 pm

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Social Problems

When a community is suffering, taking action can help regain a sense of control and support…

Loretta Jay's Blog December 19, 2012 at 06:36 pm

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Gun Violence Group Hopes To Pass Comprehensive Reform

The advocacy group feels as though Connecticut is on the precipice for change.

Top News March 10, 2013 at 08:23 pm

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SAYS "ASSAULT WEAPON" BAN AND MAGAZINE…

IN JANUARY, A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE MEMO CALLED INTO QUESTION THE POTENTIAL EFFICACY OF THE…

Thomas Paine's Blog February 21, 2013 at 01:34 pm

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CAGV/MARCH FOR CHANGE LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL – A CRITICAL…

THE FIREARMS LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL OF CONNECTICUT AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE, AND BY EXTENSION, MARCH…

Thomas Paine's Blog February 19, 2013 at 02:57 am

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Proposal Would Take Guns From Residents With DUI Convictions

The change is one of many outlined by Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.

Government February 28, 2013 at 05:55 pm

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Lessons Learned From Newtown

More than 80 gun deaths per day in America. What can be done?

Chandra Niles Folsom's Blog December 18, 2012 at 02:16 pm

Parents Call for Tighter Gun Laws in Tense Hearing

Two sides clashed in Hartford Monday as parents of those lost in the Dec. 14 shooting…

Government January 29, 2013 at 01:02 am

Malloy Signs Connecticut Gun Bill Into Law

The bill gives the state some of the toughest gun laws in the country, and includes…

Government April 4, 2013 at 05:26 pm

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Groups to Boycott Starbucks Over Stances on Gay Rights, Guns

Separate boycotts criticize coffee chain's stances on national issues. What are your thoughts?

Government February 3, 2012 at 09:54 pm

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VIDEO: Biden Honors Newtown Victims, Calls for Tighter Gun…

In an impassioned speech at a Connecticut university on Thursday, Feb. 21 2013 Vice President…

Government February 22, 2013 at 02:09 am

CT Senators to NRA: Cease and Desist Calls to Newtown

U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal say the National Rifle Association has…

Top News March 26, 2013 at 12:24 am

Obama Asks Congress for Sweeping New Gun Laws

President Obama said the laws, including universal background checks and a renewed ban on…

Government January 16, 2013 at 08:23 pm

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Newtown United: Grassroots Group Seeks to Curb Gun Violence

Legislators say the challenge facing Newtown United is time: The gun lobby wants to wait for…

Top News December 21, 2012 at 12:57 am

Murphy, Himes Lead Roundtable on Gun Control

The panel met in Stamford to discuss how Fairfield County residents, community leaders and…

Government January 20, 2013 at 02:57 pm

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Emotional Testimony Sets Tone of Newtown Hearing

A debate on gun control took center stage in residents' comments during Wednesday night's…

Government January 31, 2013 at 03:57 pm

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Government November 4, 2012 at 02:58 pm

Gun Control, School Safety, Mental Illness Focus of New…

In response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, Connecticut is convening a panel of…

Government January 3, 2013 at 08:59 pm

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End Is Near in the Race for Attorney General

Patch will provide updates on this race as results become available.

Government November 2, 2010 at 08:15 pm

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Candidates for United States House of Representatives

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Government November 4, 2012 at 02:21 pm

Togetherness is Theme of Malloy's State of the State Speech

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy speaks to the tragedy in Newtown, as well as Connecticut's budget,…

Government January 9, 2013 at 07:42 pm

Malloy Appoints Members of Sandy Hook Advisory Commission

The 16 members will now "begin the task of taking a broad, systemic approach in crafting the…

Government January 8, 2013 at 10:18 pm

Fairfield Morning Briefing: Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013

Local events, announcements, and reminders to start your day.

Top News January 9, 2013 at 10:16 pm

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Himes-Debicella Update: Candidates, Constituents Fume and…

The race for the 4th Congressional District between Democrat Jim Himes and challenger Dan…

Government November 3, 2010 at 02:09 am

Fairfield Morning Briefing: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

Local events, announcements, and reminders to start your day.

Top News February 6, 2013 at 02:42 am

Fairfield Morning Briefing: Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013

Local events, announcements, and reminders to start your day.

Top News February 21, 2013 at 02:20 am