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May 8, 2013 Share
Under the Knife: The Cost of Medical Procedures

Under the Knife: The Cost of Medical Procedures

If you anticipate having surgery in the near future, you might want to find out what you'll be charged before you go under the knife. The NBC Connecticut Troubleshooters found the cost of health care differs wildly... Read More

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May 7, 2013 Share
Flaws Uncovered in State’s AMBER Alert Program

Flaws Uncovered in State’s AMBER Alert Program

A five-month long investigation reveals a flawed, federally funded program that operates with little oversight. Read More

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May 6, 2013 Share
Are You Getting What You Pay for at the Pump?

Are You Getting What You Pay for at the Pump?

Inspectors have found hundreds of gas pumps that aren't pumping the right amount of gasoline compared to what you've paid. Read More

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May 3, 2013 Share
Health Care's Hidden Costs

Health Care's Hidden Costs

Insurance companies may be overpaying for your care and that means higher bills for everyone. But there are ways you can take action. Read More

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May 2, 2013 Share
Newtown Officers Want Long-Term PTSD Coverage

Newtown Officers Want Long-Term PTSD Coverage

The police officers who first responded to the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School say the Town of Newtown is denying them access to long-term workers compensation benefits. Read More

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May 1, 2013 Share
Mom: State Could Have Prevented Son's Death

Mom: State Could Have Prevented Son's Death

Malek Rose was just 22 years old when he died from a severe asthma attack while at a halfway house in Waterbury. His mother and fellow inmates say the warning signs were missed. Read More

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May 1, 2013 Share
Rise of Social Media-Induced Anxiety in Teens

Rise of Social Media-Induced Anxiety in Teens

With smartphones ubiquitous in high schools, some Connecticut teenagers sense a heightened level of social anxiety at school and at home. Experts explain how parents can mitigate the impact.

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Apr 29, 2013 Share
Drivers Question State's Lemon Law

Drivers Question State's Lemon Law

Nobody expects a lemon when they buy a new car. That's where the Connecticut's Lemon Law comes in handy for consumers. So far it's returned tens of millions of dollars to consumers, according to the state. Read More

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Apr 26, 2013 Share
Spike in Unclaimed Tax Refunds

Spike in Unclaimed Tax Refunds

The Troubleshooters follow the money to reveal how the amount of unclaimed state income tax refunds went up the year Connecticut introduced its debit card program. The state says it’s now making changes—and what you need to know t... Read More

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Apr 25, 2013 Share
$500,000 Land Deal Questioned by Hartford Residents

$500,000 Land Deal Questioned by Hartford Residents

Hartford sole property to the Spanish American Merchant's Association for $1, and the group then turned around an sold a piece of the land to Hartford Hospital for $500,000. Read More

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