Gun legislation considered by the President and the State of Connecticut

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President Obama travels to Colorado today to step up his call for universal background checks for gun buyers and at least a vote in Congress on an assault weapons ban and limits on large-capacity ammunition magazines. Meantime, Connecticut lawmakers are expected to pass some of the strictest gun control laws in the country. Debate is set to begin on the far-reaching legislation negotiated … [Read more...]

Lautenberg applauds Coscia being named Chairman of AMTRAK

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  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) today applauded Anthony R. Coscia for being named Chairman of the Amtrak Board of Directors.  At Sen. Lautenberg's urging, President Obama named Coscia to the Amtrak Board of Directors in 2009, and Lautenberg successfully shepherded his nomination through the Senate.  Last week, Mr. Coscia's fellow board members chose him to … [Read more...]