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Malloy Calls For Special Session, But Vows To Move Ahead With Layoffs

In this June 8 photo, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, speaks to a combined session of congress after the close of the last day of the General Assembly. (Richard Messina)

Malloy Calls For Special Session, But Vows To Move Ahead With Layoffs

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is preparing to lay off thousands of state employees, moving ahead under the assumption that the unions will reject a savings and concessions deal.

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