The experience of Mariano Cardoso - who needed help from Connecticut's Governor Dannel Malloy and both Senator Richard Blumenthal and Senator Joe Lieberman to convince Homeland Security folks to hear his case - illustrates what's wrong with US immigration laws.

With toy trumpets blaring and the crowd cheering, North Haven’s annual Memorial Day Parade took place on Saturday, May 28.

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Citizen photo by Michael Torelli

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Walkers in North Haven’s 2011 Memorial Day Parade included local leaders and Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal.

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal issued an urgent consumer warning about unsolicited calls to consumers offering reduced rates on mortgages or credit card debt.

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal warns consumers to be especially wary of purchasing gift cards this holiday season because of the precarious financial condition of many large retailers and other businesses in bankruptcy, and called for legislation to secure gift card value.