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| − | *Governor [[M. Jodi Rell]] (R) | + | *Governor [[Jodi Rell|M. Jodi Rell]] (R) |
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*Senator [[Chris Dodd]] (D) | *Senator [[Chris Dodd]] (D) | ||
*Senator [[Joe Lieberman]] (I/D) | *Senator [[Joe Lieberman]] (I/D) | ||
Revision as of 17:56, December 13, 2007
Located in the northeastern region of the United States, Connecticut borders New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. It was the fifth state to enter into the union. Its capital is Hartford.
Notable People from Connecticut
- Traitor Benedict Arnold was born in Norwich.
- Showman P.T. Barnum was born in Bethel.
- President George W. Bush was born in New Haven.
- Inventor Charles Goodyear was born in New Haven.
- Liberal activist Ralph Nader was born in Newsted.
- Lexicographer Noah Webster was born in Hartford.
Statewide officials
- Governor M. Jodi Rell (R)
- Lt. Governor Michael Fedele (R)
- Senator Chris Dodd (D)
- Senator Joe Lieberman (I/D)
Legal Issues
Since 2005, Connecticut offered civil unions, similar to same sex marriage[1]
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