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First Lady Jill Biden To Visit Connecticut First Lady Jill Biden To Visit Connecticut
First Lady Jill Biden To Visit Connecticut The First Lady is coming to Connecticut. Jill Biden will be in Meriden on Wednesday, March 3 for a visit, the White House announced this week. It will mark the first time the First Lady has traveled to Connecticut since her husband took office in January. Meriden Mayor Kevin Scarpati issued a statement on Friday, Feb. 26 saying that the town is “thrilled” to welcome and host Biden. “We are honored in welcoming Dr. Biden into our diverse and inclusive community," he said. "We look forward to her visit.” No other details about the First Lady’s trip to Meriden have been released.  M…

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Senate Holds Confirmation Hearing For CT Commissioner Named By Biden To Be Education Secretary Senate Holds Confirmation Hearing For CT Commissioner Named By Biden To Be Education Secretary
Senate Holds Confirmation Hearing For CT Commissioner Named By Biden To Be Education Secretary Connecticut Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona appeared before the Senate’s education committee on Wednesday, Feb. 3 for a confirmation hearing after being nominated to serve as the United States' Education Secretary by President Joe Biden. Cardona, a lifelong Meriden resident, was announced as a choice to join Biden’s Cabinet as Education Secretary in late December. If nominated, the 45-year-old Cardona will be tasked with overseeing one of Biden’s key goals for his first 100 days by re-opening the majority of the nation’s elementary and middle schools for in-person learning. Before d…

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