Topic: Richard Blumenthal

Panetta says US ready on Syria if required

The Secretary of Defense insisted, however, that diplomacy was the best option.

Facebook privacy: Can firms legally demand passwords from job applicants?

On Friday Facebook criticized the new practice of screening job applicants as 'alarming,' and some employment specialists say it could expose firms to legal land mines.

Google privacy changes go live tomorrow

Amid criticism from a top French watchdog group, Google is set to launch its new privacy policy. 

Nuclear talks with Iran? Senators implore Obama to draw line in the sand.

The senators are urging Obama to demand that Iran suspend all of its uranium enrichment during any negotiations over its nuclear program, a position that could scuttle chances for the talks. 

Google introduces privacy changes (cue the backlash)

On March 1, Google will roll out a new, streamlined privacy policy. And some critics are already up in arms. 

Shalini Madaras, who lost a son in Iraq, overcame grief by helping women vets

A new facility for women veterans in Bridgeport, Conn., honors her fallen son while helping homeless war vets in need.

Online security: New bill to punish companies for breaches

To protect people's online security, Congress introduced a new bill that would penalize corporations for leaks and hacks. Will such a law improve online security?

AARP leaders to meet with Congress members

AARP State Director Brenda Kelley and State President Laura Green are scheduled to meet Wednesday with US Sen. Joe Lieberman and Congressmen John Larson, Chris Murphy, and Joseph Courtney.

Joe Lieberman announces the end of his complex political career

Sen. Joseph 'Joe' Lieberman will not seek re-election. His retirement makes life easier for Democrats, who now have a better chance of hanging onto his seat.

Earmark ban: Why GOP freshmen might just be getting started

The size of the GOP freshman class in both the House and Senate means that Republican leadership will have to take it seriously. The earmark ban in the Senate, adopted by Republicans Tuesday, represents an early victory.

Senate's 16 new members arrive on Capitol Hill: Who are they?

Starting this Monday, the Senate welcomes 16 fresh faces to the Capitol’s marbled halls.

Linda McMahon, NBA's Bradley lose elections

Linda McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment who presented herself as a shrewd businesswoman, was beaten for the US Senate seat by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.

10 races to watch

WWE garb allowed at polls, Connecticut judge rules (whew!)

WWE CEO Vince McMahon sued to make sure supporters of his wife Linda McMahon wouldn't run afoul of electioneering rules if they wore WWE merchandise to the polls.

Connecticut Senate race: Blumenthal, McMahon spar over TV ads

In Monday's debate, the two leading candidates in the Connecticut Senate race – Democrat Richard Blumenthal and Republican Linda McMahon – accused each other of lying to voters in their TV ads.

2010 Senate races: Four key debates this week could be game-changers

Many voters don't tune into the campaigns until debate season, which this week includes clashes in four 2010 Senate races: Connecticut, Florida, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

Can Bill Clinton help Barney Frank?

Former President Bill Clinton made a three-state swing through New England, campaigning for Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank, Senate candidate Richard Blumenthal in Connecticut, and Libby Mitchell, the Democratic candidate for governor of Maine.

Craigslist removes adult services section

Craigslist closed the adult services section of its website, replacing it with a black bar that says 'censored.' Critics – including 17 state attorneys general – likened the services to virtual pimping

Linda McMahon says money is no object in Connecticut Senate race

Linda McMahon won the Connecticut Republican Senate primary Tuesday. The former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment said Wednesday she's ready to spend millions to win in November.

Primary results: Dems go establishment, GOP goes 'tea party'

Tuesday night in the 2010 primaries produced a mixed outcome – establishment victories for the Democrats and tea party victories for the Republicans.

Michael Bennet faces insurgent uprising in Colorado Senate primary

Polls show both establishment candidates in the Colorado Senate race – Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet and Republican Jane Norton – trailing opponents ahead of Tuesday's primary.

How should we price e-books?

Does the agency pricing model in the e-book industry limiting competition and thus harming consumers?

Linda McMahon sued by widow of WWE wrestler Owen Hart

Linda McMahon, U.S. Senate candidate from Connecticut, is being sued by the widow of wrestler Owen Hart for using his image.

Blumenthal shows why we're still fighting the Vietnam War

Decades after the Vietnam War, the question haunts many men of the baby-boom generation, including Richard Blumenthal: 'What did you do in the war?'