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Connecticut Senator discusses opposition to employers requesting social passwords

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In recent days, media attention has been focused on companies that are asking prospective employees to provide login information for Facebook and Twitter accounts. Now a U.S. senator is promising action if it’s not determined to be illegal.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal Calls for Investigation of Legality of Asking Job Applicants for Facebook Passwords

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In Conn. Senate battle, mixed emotions among party faithful

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Yesterday, former President Bill Clinton traveled to New Haven to campaign for Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. Anna Sale, WNYC editor, traveled to the rally in New Haven to speak with the voters and protestors in attendance.

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Colorado and Connecticut primaries underway

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Voters in Colorado and Connecticut head to the polls for primaries today. In Colorado, Democratic Senator Michael Bennet is facing a surprisingly hard primary battle. In Connecticut, Linda McMahon is hoping to win the Republican Senate nomination.

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