"He just has an extraordinary record of accomplishment, and I think the people in Connecticut will come to recognize that. He always has his constituencies at heart, and he's somebody I'm going to be relying on." -President Obama-
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Patti at 4:50pm July 1
please support a strong single payer health plan, I am almost 65 and have been fighting for Univeral health care since I was 15, this may be our last chance in either of our life times. this is the best we have a chance at. please support Obamas health care bill. We worked for your campain ,now make us proud
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Despite recent remarkable legislative achievements, Senator Christopher Dodd is in political hot water back home in Connecticut.
Keith at 7:40am June 14
It is unfortunate that this man who people have put their trust in is so corrupt. Maybe Angelo can bail him out and hold a fundraiser for him at the senators "cottage" in Ireland.
Mike at 3:52pm June 14
He gets things done. Dodd has been a leader in changing the direction of our nation. The credit card legislation is likely to be the most important thing this Congress will do. If I still lived in Connecticut I would be proud to vote for him.
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The measure will give the F.D.A. regulatory power over cigarettes and other products, although it cannot ban them.
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SEN. CHRISTOPHER DODD, D-Conn., takes part in a news conference in Washington on health care legislation. Dodd was tapped by Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., to shepherd the bill. (HARRY HAMBURG / AP / June 9, 2009)
Mary at 4:23pm July 1
Thanks for all the hard work you do for the constituents of CT! Please keep fighting for a strong public health insurance option. By "Strong", I mean national in scope with real bargaining power, ready on day one, truly public, and part of a broader plan to cover everyone. Keep up the great work and thanks for Facebooking!
Jeffrey at 9:18am July 3
Sorry,Senator but I don't agree with yours & Kennedy bill.Forcing people & business to pay if they don't sign up.Then, just dropping a hundred + pages of the bill and forcing the Health Committee to just vote on it.Should, at least let have time to read and debate on it and not force them to just vote for it.
Really, thinking of not send a contribution to your re-election campaign
Really, thinking of not send a contribution to your re-election campaign
SEIU - Service Employees International Union - Senate HELP Committee releases draft of Healthcare Re
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It's been 15 years since Congress and our President last tried to fix the health care crisis in America. Today, the draft of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP) Committee's bill of health care reform legislation was released.
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Following a key vote Monday night in the U.S. Senate, Congress is poised to pass the most significant new regulations on the tobacco industry since the 1960s.The legislation, hailed by anti-smoking groups, ...
Dennis at 12:15pm June 9
all well and good smokers, but i can get allergies off a cigarette at 30 yards outside in the wind...where were you about my rights to breathe when the shoe was on the other foot?? do you also smoke in the same room as kids and tell them to move instead?? some folks just don't get that the health issues are more than just someone else's ... Read Morepreferences, and have real consequences to other people.
i hope i can enjoy the 2-5 more years i'm going to statistically live than if i smoked, (even if i could stand it!) and for the bottom line folks...people who smoke are almost assuredly going to have problems with their heart and lungs over their lifetimes...normally about the time their private health insurance peters out...if you're lucky enough to have any...so who picks up your cancer specialist's or cardiologist's bill by then or if you can't pay??? Medicare. now answer this one, wno pays for Medicare?? that's right...people younger than you...including your kids.
still feel put upon?
i hope i can enjoy the 2-5 more years i'm going to statistically live than if i smoked, (even if i could stand it!) and for the bottom line folks...people who smoke are almost assuredly going to have problems with their heart and lungs over their lifetimes...normally about the time their private health insurance peters out...if you're lucky enough to have any...so who picks up your cancer specialist's or cardiologist's bill by then or if you can't pay??? Medicare. now answer this one, wno pays for Medicare?? that's right...people younger than you...including your kids.
still feel put upon?
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theday.com — This week, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee will put forward a historic health care reform proposal. As a senior member of that committee, I've been asked by its chairman, Sen. ...
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Senators are protecting widows from foreclosure and shielding teens from Big Tobacco.
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President Obama today signed into law a bill that prevents credit card companies from raising interest rates arbitrarily and limits the fees they can charge, meeting his own deadline of enacting the bill before Memorial Day.
Ochieng' at 2:30pm May 22
Go Chris Dodd
Brian at 3:28pm May 22
I could have written a 1 page bill and all it had to mention was usury rates should be capped at 15%.
Why are so many bills is congress so convoluted?
Why are so many bills is congress so convoluted?
Rich at 7:28am May 23
The tie-in approval of loaded weapons in our National Parks is scary. The first time your hear of gun violence in a National Park, think of your legislator who approved reform on your credit card bill at the expense of gun violence.
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A bill giving the FDA power to regulate tobacco products won approval from a key U.S. Senate panel, setting up a floor battle in the chamber.
Mick at 1:13pm May 22
Now tax those addicted to pop and guns
Travis at 9:57pm May 22
Yeah, because guns are so horrible and wrong to ever own and use. Wouldn't America be so much better off if guns were never invented? The only time you hear something bad about guns is when idiots use them to commit a crime. Taxing law abiding citizens because of those who don't is akin to banning cars because some people run red lights and kill ... Read Morepeople.
tl;dr You can pretty much ban guns, but humans have been killing each other since the dawn of the species, and we aren't going to stop, accept it and try not to get in the way.
tl;dr You can pretty much ban guns, but humans have been killing each other since the dawn of the species, and we aren't going to stop, accept it and try not to get in the way.
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The House today gave final approval to a bill that would prohibit credit card companies from arbritarily raising interest rates on existing balances and charging certain fees.
Gerald at 6:05pm May 20
now its time to regulate financial instruments. like credit default swaps etc.
Dottie at 8:01pm May 20
Sorry it had the added "Guns in National Parks"....really sorry!!
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WASHINGTON — The Senate voted on Tuesday to prohibit credit card companies from arbitrarily raising a person's interest rate and charging many of the exorbitant fees that have become customary _ and crippling _ to cash-strapped consumers. ...
Amy at 8:07pm May 19
Thank you, cousin. I've fallen victim to this in the past, although I'm a pay-in-full gal now.
John at 4:37am May 20
Great job -this will help millions of people. And you looked great on Morning Joe - looking more rested than I've seen you in months.
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Over and over we've heard that consumers should act responsibly when it comes to credit cards. I agree -- but it's time we held credit card companies to the same standard.
Matt at 5:10pm May 19
i don't appreciate your smart assness for thinking Im smart ass Daniel Taylor! You need to be more mature!
Mikki at 4:38pm May 20
Good Session, Diana. From Corporatism to Syndicatylism.. that whole space and inbetween is certainly vying to get more priority than the democratic constitutional ideals; thats the crime to be prevented. Those who favor free market can be tried for treason with the correct application of law against violent/arrogant deregulation propaghanda.
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We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to end the abusive and predatory practices of the credit card companies.
Scott at 1:37pm April 30
The credit system is broken. The credit card companies are the largest part of most peoples' good credit, so not to participate is suicide, and yet they can arbitrarily raise the rates on responsible customers without any sort of negative marks in their history. I for one am tired of getting jerked around.
Gayle at 9:46pm April 30
Senator Dodd: You worked with my husband, Robert S. Garrett, SBA, Hartford..in the mid 1980's. Credit card companies are predators. Whatever happened to truth in lending?
Chris Dodd "Chris is going through a rough patch," Obama said. "He just has an extraordinary record of accomplishment, and I think the people in Connecticut will come to recognize that. . . . He always has his constituencies at heart, and he's somebody I'm going to be relying on and working very closely with to shepherd through the types of regulatory reforms we need."
Patricia at 2:08pm April 17
Don't mind what the no folks have to say -- Senator Dodd -- you're the best.
Dave at 9:38am April 29
Sen. Dodd is a good man that has accomplished so much for our country and will continue to do so. If I were in CT I would proudly vote for you.
Chris Dodd "I can't say it any clearer: I will be helping Chris Dodd because he deserves the help," Obama told the Globe yesterday in a phone interview from Air Force One, as he flew to Mexico on a diplomatic trip.
Chris Dodd Perfection! Congratulations to Geno, the players, and the University on their sixth National Championship and another undefeated season. Last night’s championship was the perfect ending to UConn’s third perfect season and a testament to the hard work and determination of Coach Auriemma and the Huskies.
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UConn coach Geno Auriemma is carried off the court after the Huskies beat Louisville 76-54 in the NCAA Tournament final to cap a 39-0 season, giving Auriemma his sixth national championship. (MICHAEL MCANDREWS / HARTFORD COURANT / April 7, 2009)
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The Moment for Credit Card Reform - The Huffington Post
Brian at 12:40pm March 31
Not only do we need to have usury laws applied to the credit card companies, the Congress should also be looking at ATM fees. They are just as nuts!
jenifer at 1:16pm March 31
I just had a promo lifetime rate suddenly change (w/out notice) to 4 times the amount!
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Sen. Dodd would have outlawed AIG-type bonuses, but Treasury and the White House got his ban removed.
Dan at 7:01pm April 15
Those darn Republicans are now threatening to filibuster anyone who Barack Obama nominates to the Supreme Court. Please do not let them prevail. By the way Senator Dodd on Bush's Supreme Court nominees, which I am no fan of either. I am disappointed in you for voting for John Robert's conformation but I am also proud of you for voting against Samuel Alito's conformation.
Jon at 1:30pm April 17
Use Obama to get points, and throw him under the bus the first chance you get. You are something else buddy...
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Chris Dodd "The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which has been struggling in the absence of ailing Chairman Ted Kennedy, has put out a full version of a health reform bill that solves many of the problems of its earlier versions and trial balloons. This amounts to enormous progress, largely creditable to Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd, who has taken the helm of the committee in Kennedy's stead."