(CNSNews.com) — Even though the state law allows for open carry, federal lawmakers in Connecticut are asking the state's food retail stores to ban the open carry of guns in their stores.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-Conn.) wrote a letter last week to the Connecticut Food Association saying, "we urge you to implement a new policy that would prevent the open carry of guns in your member stores."
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — After a long year of campaigning, Republican and Democratic presidential candidates face voters for the first time, battling in Iowa Monday for a boost toward the White House — or in many cases, simply a reason to stay in the race.
The contests in both parties were tight heading into the evening caucuses. Among Republicans, billionaire Donald Trump appeared to have a slim edge over Texas Sen. Ted Cruz. Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders were locked in an unexpectedly close Democratic contest, reviving memories of the former secretary of state's disappointing showing in Iowa eight years ago.
