THIS JUST IN FROM A DIC CONTRIBUTOR:
On February 26, 2014, the CT House & Senate voted on the reappointment of several judges, including Judge Leslie O'Lear, whose reappointment was opposed by many parents who had appeared before her. While Judge O'Lear's reappointment was eventually approved, the legislators engaged in serious discussion about the abuses in and need for reform of CT's family law system.
To aid those who wish to view the discussions, I've compiled the start and end times below. I also saw live, and hope to index at some point, some of the Senate debate.
HOUSE DEBATE
http://ct-n.com/ctnplayer.
The discussion of O'Lear's appointment starts at about 1:10.
Minnie Gonzalez's speech starts at 1:17 (voting no; very impassioned).
Rep. Carter speaks at 1:24 (voting no).
Rep. Candelaria at 1:26 (voting no).
Rep. O'Dea at 1:27 (voting yes, but says O'Lear "needs help with her demeanor"; understands GAL process needs to be improved).
Rep. Vargas at 1:30:49 (voting no; very impassioned; WOW).
Rep. Kokorudo 1:40:50 (voting no).
Rep. Gonzalez: 1:42:15 (second time speaking; very, very impassioned; WOW).
Rep. Fox 1:47:15 (voting yes).
Rep. Vargas 1:50:24 (second time speaking, rebutting Rep. Fox).
Picture of parents protesting O'Lear (during Rep. Vargas's second turn speaking): 1:53:30.
Debate ends; voting opens: 1:55.
Voting ends: 1:59:45
Tally announced: 2:00:00 (the House approves Judge O'Lear's renomination 78-67, with 5 absent & not voting).
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