Trying that whole limit government thing at the local level and the curious case of the Nutmeg State | John Vaught LaBeaume | Opinion Zone | Washington Examiner

Trying that whole limit government thing at the local level and the curious case of the Nutmeg State John Vaught LaBeaume Opinion Zone Washington Examiner


These mayors also govern smaller cities that would almost never consider voting for a Republican, though McCoy, Pavia and Moccia were quick to note about where they ran strong or won.

Even though Connecticut Republicans failed to win back any seats in Congress, when asked what a Republican take over of the U.S. House had in store for GOP mayors, Moccia said he was encouraged that the current crop of GOP leaders will be more “responsible and responsive;” more responsive to concerns of Northeastern Republicans, and more responsible, because previous Republican leaders had written off the whole region. If national Republicans are “more responsible and responsive” to Republican mayors like Moccia, Pavia and McCoy, they may be able to win back the ground they have lost in recent decades in the industrial Northeast.


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National Guard Removes Snow In Vernon - Connecticut News Story - WFSB Hartford

National Guard Removes Snow In Vernon - Connecticut News Story - WFSB Hartford: "VERNON, Conn. -- The Vernon Fire Department was hard at work Thursday morning removing snow from the roofs of the eight schools in the district. The snow buildup on the roofs of the schools had caused concern among town officials, prompting them to close for snow removal. The town made a formal request to the commissioner of Homeland Security, who approved the National Guard to come help remove the snow. Town Emergency Management Director Michael Purcaro told Eyewitness News that the town is making a very serious effort to remove the snow and prevent any possible structural issues at the schools." Click to watch video

Vernon Connecticut Snow Removal Follow the Progress Winter 2011