NEW LONDON, Conn., Jan. 8 (UPI) -- The family of a U.S. soldier who recently returned to his post said their farewell was ruined by unhelpful Amtrak employees in New London, Conn.

HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Republican Congressman Chris Shays claimed re-election Tuesday night in Connecticut, while a Democrat defeated veteran Nancy Johnson.

HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 5 (UPI) -- In the Connecticut 2nd Congressional District race, Republican incumbent Rob Simmons has 38,808 votes while Democratic challenger Joe Courtney has 32,006 votes. The Connecticut Secretary of State's office says that's with 30 precincts reporting, or 59 per

HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 5 (UPI) -- In the Connecticut 2nd Congressional District race, incumbent Republican Rob Simmons has 14,754 votes while Democratic challenger Joe Courtney has 11,442 votes. The Connecticut Secretary of State's Office says that's with 16 precincts reporting.

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