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Shays, Himes butt heads on economy in first debates

Incumbent Republican Congressman Christopher Shays and newcomer Democrat Jim Himes faced off in the first two of seven debates Tuesday. Shays handed an 88-page book touting his accomplishments to voters.

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Oct 15, 2008, 8:09 PM

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